[ctgazer]

Originally Posted by Maxtor

I got a quote from Tirewerkes for the same Dunlop/Rial package for a few hundred dollars more installed. Seems worthwhile to pay a bit more but work with a local company in case there are any problems.

Also got a similar quote from Steelcase with same tires but a knock-off M5 wheel in gunmetal gray. Does anyone have experience with this type of wheel being used for a winter rim?

like in my pm..if the color fades, there is a 1 year manufacturers warranty or you could also take it as a little personal project in the spring and re-finish them yourself to a custom color

[flush01]

Originally Posted by NoKids

they say on their website that UPS will ask for payment of duties before your shipment is sent. my order comes up to $775 for 4 Dunlop M3 winter tires, but since I don't know what customs will cost I haven't placed the order yet.

im pretty sure even with all the duties you'll be way ahead... i ordered 265 tire from tirerack before and it was $200 and $100 for duties, I asked 5 canadian dealers and they quoted me $550 for ONE tire !!!!!

[AndreTheGeek]

I paid about $120 more to get mine from TireTrends instead of TireRack, in case of trouble.

I went with Dunlop 3D's in non-RFT, on ASA JH3 wheels. Came to $1733 with tax and delivery.

[doronin]

Those who ordered wheels from States - did you have any issues on TPMS/FTM thing? For some reason tirerack stopped to offer any wheels for vehicles with "rubber valve stem" - all Canadian bimmers fall into this category, and I'm wondering if they are really incompatible, or it's just a mistake on their side?

[Desi]

Ottawa guys: DO NOT HAVE TIRERACK SHIP DIRECTLY TO YOU! There is a better way!

TireRack wants over $100 to ship to Canada (compared to $40ish for US), and that is still with UPS, so you will get dinged hard for brokerage on a package this expensive. Plus it'll take a week or two.

I have done this twice with TireRack orders now, you save a considerable amount. Order your tires to the UPS Store in Ogdensburg, NY. You don't need to tell them at the UPS Store, just enter their address for shipping and make sure your name and phone number is there somewhere as well (I think I put my phone number in 'Address Line 2'). They will charge you $5/package to receive ($10 all together as TireRack straps two tires together). Watch the tracking carefully. They should arrive at the UPS Store within 2 days. Once they called me, the next time they didn't. Once it shows up as delivered, call and verify that it is in fact there.

Next, take the 416 all the way down to the Prescott Bridge and cross into the USA (45min drive). Be honest with the border guard, its more common than you think to do this. The UPS Store is literally 5 minutes down the road once your on the US Side. Pick up your tires, head back towards the border. Cross the bridge and pull up to Canada Customs. Again, be honest. A few bucks isn't worth getting your tires seized or facing charges. Tell them you have a set of tires to declare. They will ask you the value and hand you a yellow piece of paper. Take that into the office, show your receipt, pay the 14%. Drive back to Ottawa, except take the 417 West to Kanata. The Costco in Kanata (get off at Terry Fox) is the cheapest place in the city to get tires installed. $10/tire Installed/Balanced/Disposal of old tires.

-Total cost of trip: $6 in tolls, $10 for UPS Store, 14% tax (you'd pay that anyways), gas for a 1h30m round trip.

-Savings: at least $60 in shipping (was $100 when I ordered my 19s), UPS Brokerage fee (easily going to be over $120 on a package this expensive).

[halB]

Just got my TireRack shippment today. Here is the score:

4 X Dunlop M3 DSST 225/45-17 = $684.00
4 X Rial Salerno 17 X 8 silver 5-spoke, made in Germany = $636.00
20 lugbolts (don't know why did they include them) = Free
Shipping = $191.15

Total = $1,511.15 USD

Based on $0.9736 ($1.0271) Royal Bank Visa exchange rate (as of Monday) = $1,552.16 CAD

UPS brokerage, duty, PST & GST = $365.13 CAD


TOTAL COST = $1,917.29 CAD.

Order placed on line last Friday night (Sept 21), shippment received today (Sept 26).

[flush01]

Originally Posted by halB

Just got my TireRack shippment today. Here is the score:

4 X Dunlop M3 DSST 225/45-17 = $684.00
4 X Rial Salerno 17 X 8 silver 5-spoke, made in Germany = $684.00
20 lugbolts (don't know why did they include them) = Free
Shipping = $191.15

Total = $1,511.15 USD

Based on $0.9736 ($1.0271) Royal Bank Visa exchange rate (as of Monday) = $1,552.16 CAD

UPS brokerage, duty, PST & GST = $365.13 CAD


TOTAL COST = $1,917.29 CAD.

Order placed on line last Friday night (Sept 21), shippment received today (Spet 26).

lol funny i got my 3d's today too.... on $770 235/40/18 dunlop 3d's it came out $220 in ups fees, still pretty good... so basically whole thing comes out to around $1k ... i still saved alot

[punkindrublic]

Wooohooo, just got my Blizzaks today! It came out to $807.74 dollars for 4, 225 40/18's shipped. Then Duties and taxes added another 160 bucks to the total. It was super fast and easy. I totally reccomend the Tire Rack.

[ssitu]

Originally Posted by halB

Just got my TireRack shippment today. Here is the score:

4 X Dunlop M3 DSST 225/45-17 = $684.00
4 X Rial Salerno 17 X 8 silver 5-spoke, made in Germany = $636.00
20 lugbolts (don't know why did they include them) = Free
Shipping = $191.15

Total = $1,511.15 USD

Based on $0.9736 ($1.0271) Royal Bank Visa exchange rate (as of Monday) = $1,552.16 CAD

UPS brokerage, duty, PST & GST = $365.13 CAD


TOTAL COST = $1,917.29 CAD.

Order placed on line last Friday night (Sept 21), shippment received today (Sept 26).

We got the same tire and wheel package from Tirerack!!!
I have those free lug bolts, too. They said the stock one wouldn't fit those wheels so they included new ones.

[stewie]

Originally Posted by Desi

Ottawa guys: DO NOT HAVE TIRERACK SHIP DIRECTLY TO YOU! There is a better way!

TireRack wants over $100 to ship to Canada (compared to $40ish for US), and that is still with UPS, so you will get dinged hard for brokerage on a package this expensive. Plus it'll take a week or two.

I have done this twice with TireRack orders now, you save a considerable amount. Order your tires to the UPS Store in Ogdensburg, NY. You don't need to tell them at the UPS Store, just enter their address for shipping and make sure your name and phone number is there somewhere as well (I think I put my phone number in 'Address Line 2'). They will charge you $5/package to receive ($10 all together as TireRack straps two tires together). Watch the tracking carefully. They should arrive at the UPS Store within 2 days. Once they called me, the next time they didn't. Once it shows up as delivered, call and verify that it is in fact there.

Next, take the 416 all the way down to the Prescott Bridge and cross into the USA (45min drive). Be honest with the border guard, its more common than you think to do this. The UPS Store is literally 5 minutes down the road once your on the US Side. Pick up your tires, head back towards the border. Cross the bridge and pull up to Canada Customs. Again, be honest. A few bucks isn't worth getting your tires seized or facing charges. Tell them you have a set of tires to declare. They will ask you the value and hand you a yellow piece of paper. Take that into the office, show your receipt, pay the 14%. Drive back to Ottawa, except take the 417 West to Kanata. The Costco in Kanata (get off at Terry Fox) is the cheapest place in the city to get tires installed. $10/tire Installed/Balanced/Disposal of old tires.

-Total cost of trip: $6 in tolls, $10 for UPS Store, 14% tax (you'd pay that anyways), gas for a 1h30m round trip.

-Savings: at least $60 in shipping (was $100 when I ordered my 19s), UPS Brokerage fee (easily going to be over $120 on a package this expensive).

so will 4 tires on rims fit in the E90 for transport back, or should I plan on driving down to pick them up in the Accord?

[montreal_bimmer]

you can take a look at www.1010tires.com.... they have lots of choice, with great reviews, and sometimes they have good prices too....

[flush01]

Originally Posted by montreal_bimmer

you can take a look at www.1010tires.com.... they have lots of choice, with great reviews, and sometimes they have good prices too....

$350 for unlop 3d's.... even with shipping and border fees it comes out to $250 from tirerack

[BMW Newbie]

[QUOTE=halB;1455634]Just got my TireRack shippment today. Here is the score:

4 X Dunlop M3 DSST 225/45-17 = $684.00
4 X Rial Salerno 17 X 8 silver 5-spoke, made in Germany = $636.00
20 lugbolts (don't know why did they include them) = Free
Shipping = $191.15

Total = $1,511.15 USD


It's a pretty good deal for under $2k. But why they also incl. 20 lugbolts. Are these long ( 130mm ) bolts?? What is ur wheel's offset ??

I might be interested in buying them from you if you dun need them and plan to get rid of them. I am planning to install a 12 mm rear spacer. Let me know.


.

[halB]

Looks like they are same size and shape as stock bolts except that they are zinc plated instead of bare black harden steel. For corrosion resistant??

I believe the wheels are 30 offset. They are stored at work. I will check on Monday.