I need some wheel boxes, to ship some 16x7 wheels. Anyone have anything laying around??

ideal boxes would be 16-17 in square by 8 in deep. Even 15-16in deep boxes would work, so I could double up. I dont know anywhere that sells 16in cubes...

[Edited on March 18, 2007 at 11:02 AM. Reason : ok]

3/18/2007 10:59:59 AM

i'll look around at work, there's a bunch of new boxes, i'll check the dimensions and let you know, how many you need

3/18/2007 11:30:51 AM

if i had to take a stab in the dark i would say 4

3/18/2007 12:16:55 PM

just get some cardboard and cut out discs to attach on either side of the rim. cut out strips to wrap around the tire area too if you want, but they'll ship fine with just the discs to protect the front/rear and some tape.

there's a couple of big cardboard dumpsters up there at falls river, behind the dollar store. or go in dominos and ask, they get a few boxes a night. alot more on fri./sat.

3/18/2007 1:59:52 PM

yes i have to ship 4 wheels.

3/18/2007 3:41:58 PM

do the cardboard disc thing then wrap the shit out of the outside with bubble wrap. leave enough room on the cardboard to stick all the mailing info

3/18/2007 4:46:48 PM

no fucking way am i being that ghetto with the wheels in question. used black steelies maybe, not these new alloys.

3/18/2007 5:27:19 PM

an actual box doesn't offer any extra protection. unless you're getting one bigger than the wheels and packing it with stuff. which it doesn't sound like you are from the sizes you want.

i've shipped/recieved a number of wheels that way with no problems. in fact i just recently recieved a set of wheels for my vette like that.

if you're that worried about it, add a second layer of cardboard and take out the available insurance on them.

[Edited on March 18, 2007 at 5:36 PM. Reason : .]

3/18/2007 5:35:36 PM

i have a way of packing wheels in boxes that is perfect. I need some wheel boxes. You know I am not new to this shit.

3/18/2007 5:52:35 PM

yeah, i'm just sayin... i've done it both ways and never had an issue with the alternative if you can't find boxes. just takes a little more time/effort, especially if you want to cover the whole thing. i used to change wheels on my stuff like underwear.

3/18/2007 5:59:40 PM

i'd ship wheels w/ mounted tires like that but i'm with joel on this one.

3/18/2007 7:19:16 PM

i'd check with just tires or hubcap heaven or somethin, im sure they have some old boxes layin around

3/18/2007 10:03:16 PM

i'll let you know tomorrow night if i got some, by when do you have to have them

3/18/2007 10:39:13 PM

Anyone know a good source to purchase boxes?

I'm going to need about 50 boxes in ~30"x40"x40" and there is no way I'm going to go dumpster diving trying to find that many. Would appreciate advice from anyone who has had to ship a lot of stuff in the past.

3/18/2007 10:44:37 PM

^ check with Uline.

^^ asap

^^^ good idea, might have to do that if i dont find anything quickly

3/18/2007 11:07:53 PM

^ Thx...Looks like they have me covered for under $3 per box.

3/18/2007 11:24:05 PM

i just remembered i think the boxes from the centerlines on my duster might still be around here at my parent's house. i had put the old mags in them that i had on it before. i'll check tomorrow.

3/19/2007 12:21:41 AM

i went to a fedex store and just handed them 4 wheels/tires and they boxed them up for me and shipped them to Canada. Buyer paid for all of it....easiest route IMO

3/19/2007 12:39:40 AM

yea i dont have any of that dimension, they are all either too big or too small

3/19/2007 9:18:42 PM

i've got 4 boxes from my 17s.
i'm in durham. let me know when you want to come get them.

3/20/2007 7:55:23 AM

i found my centerline boxes, but they're not in the best shape from sitting in a shed. probably better off with ^.

3/20/2007 2:01:30 PM