DIY: How to Pack Wheels for Shipping!

[evbecks]

Hey Guys,
I thought I'd put together a little tutorial for packing that will hopefully save people some hassle and headaches when it comes to shipping wheels. If this is not the right location for the thread, please let me know. Also, this is the method that I typically use. You can use alternate materials if need be and I'm not claiming any responsibility if you don't follow this properly and your customer gets damaged wheels!

-Evan

Youtube Link:https://youtu.be/vM4KJqvPpM4
PDF Downloadable Link: http://bit.ly/throtldiy

NOTES:
• This applies to wheels without tires only
• Don’t skimp on packaging material. This WILL bite you in the ASS if you cheap out!
• Take your time… Don’t rush the process!
• Always GET Insurance

MATERIALS:
• High Quality Boxes
• Shrink Wrap
• 0.5” thick Styrofoam
• Packing Foam
• Bubble Wrap
• Packing Tape

COST: Apx $50 in packaging materials and $150 in shipping cost  $200 TTL

DETAILS ABOUT THIS SET: In this particular instruction, I am packing a set of 16”x7” OZ Fittipaldi wheels to be shipped from California to New Jersey.

STEPS:

[OrangeBlue]

Basiclly:

http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39972

[TTownEP]

You're going to want to make sure that you also review the packaging guidelines for your carrier. Insurance only covers the damage if they admit that you packed it according to the guidelines and they are totally at fault. If you don't pack it right, they will deny the damage claim and say you used insufficient packaging.

[duct-tape]

boxes have a stamp on them with weight rating, if you use the wrong box, insurance wont cover it when they get jacked up. If you sent me wheels in a home depot moving box, I would be pretty pissed. If they have the ability to move even a half inch in the box, then they can be damaged. If they are heavy (50lb) per box, theres a 99.9% chance of them being dropped/ box split.