How Are Tires Shipped

…Tire Rack has been in business for over 30 years, the idea of ordering tires by mail order is new to many people. When looking to buy a new set of tires, there really are only four easy steps: * Research - With the best trained sales specialists in the business, combined with tire test results, tire…

…of. Shipping costs will depend on weight, size, number of packages and distance. Anything that reduces any of these parameters will generally lower the cost of freight. Number of Packages When ordering car tires, order even numbers. Car tires (and smaller truck tires) can be shipped two tires per…

…the tires we ship are less than a year old. How fresh are the tires being sold by Tire Rack? As previously mentioned, Tire Rack employs inventory rotation so that most of the tires we ship are less than a year old. However, due to the global economy view taken by many tire manufacturers, Tire Rack…

…backorder, how long will this last? Backorder means that the tire is on order, but the tire manufacturer can't provide an approximate in-stock date. We can make a projection based upon the last ship date and whether or not a production run is scheduled and past patterns. We are constantly…

…shipping fees. Are you one of the thousands of drivers that continually come back to Tire Rack? Thank you! We wouldn't be entering our 38th year of business without you. Are you new to Tire Rack and wondering how our business works? It's the easiest and smartest way to find the right tires…

…submitting feedback on this answer. How can I tell if my tires are directional and properly mounted/rotated? Directional tires will have a rotation arrow branded on the tire's sidewall. The arrow indicates the direction in which the tire should turn. Unless they are dismounted and remounted on their…

…independent test results are available so you can research and find the tires that are right for how and where you drive. * Shop by vehicle and view the exact fitments available for your application. Deliver * Most deliveries are made within one business day. * Shipping quotes are available online…

…your Tire Rack purchase.* How old are the tires that I'll receive from Tire Rack? With our automated pulling process, we can't pull a specific DOT Tire Identification Number but we can estimate dates based on recent shipments. We'll record DOT Tire Identification Numbers at the end of the shipping…

…balancing spins the tire against a roller to account for any variation in stiffness of the tire's sidewall. It's common for there to be a stiff spot in the sidewall, which can cause a ride disturbance even if a wheel and tire are perfectly balanced for weight. How do you find which of…

…tire buying since 1979! With the help of our Tire Test Results, Tire Survey Results and Tire Reviews, we provide you the information you need to purchase the right tire for how and where you drive. Once you've made a decision on the tire that best suits your needs, the next step is shipping your…

…and finding out your total tire installation cost before you order is quick and easy. Here is how to find your exact installation cost before you place your order: * Choose your tires and add them to the shopping cart. * When checking out, select "I want to ship my order to an independent…