[bimmergrl86]

Does anyone know the best place to get wheels in the GTA??? I was planning to get some Avant Garde wheels for my summer tires. I'm still debating whether if I should get them from the states or get them here locally.

Your recommendations are greatly appreciated

Thanks!!

Bimmergrl

[N54King]

I always recommend tires 23 ( dixie and 401 area )

[Havok_2011]

Originally Posted by N54King

I always recommend tires 23 ( dixie and 401 area )

+1

Tires 23 is who I always deal with, though I have seen in other threads people have suggested simplytire.com as well.

[bimmergrl86]

Thanks guys! Do you know if they give any discounts for forum members? And who should I speak to?

[N54King]

no clue on the discount thing although i dont believe they would... I just deal with whoever is available everyone there provides good service so no concerns in that department

[bimmergrl86]

sounds good. i'll probably check them out soon thanks!!

[KCX_335xi]

....or get them shipped to usaddressinc.com and pick them up, that's what I did and saved some serious $$$$......

[bimmergrl86]

Originally Posted by KCX_335xi

....or get them shipped to usaddressinc.com and pick them up, that's what I did and saved some serious $$$$......

is it legit though? what happened when you crossed the border? did you go to pick it up and then drive back to the border? i was trying to check out the website... but it's slow atm.

[N54King]

wont you get raped with taxes at the border ? its not easy to smuggle in 4 tires lmaoo ... unless you ditch your current ones there and get the new ones mounted across the border?

[bimmergrl86]

thats what i thought... if i did that.. i'd get taxed like crazy lol

[Treize]

Sometimes, even with tax, its cheaper than getting it here. Canada is expensive.

[KCX_335xi]

replied via PM, many options to keep that receipt low

[Alex_bm]

Originally Posted by bimmergrl86

thats what i thought... if i did that.. i'd get taxed like crazy lol

You only pay HST/GST.
Same as you would have paid when you purchase in Canada locally.
Many online stores in US are based in states with no tax, therefore you get to pay it only once when crossing the border.

[Farhan]

Recently I ordered winter tires + Rims from tire rack & got them shipped to a US address. As I'm in Manitoba, paid GST on the Invoice at the border.

It is pretty simple and you do end up saving a lot for sure.

[Dr. G]

Originally Posted by N54King

wont you get raped with taxes at the border ? its not easy to smuggle in 4 tires lmaoo ... unless you ditch your current ones there and get the new ones mounted across the border?

You pay 13% just like you would if you bought them locally. Some people like to lower the invoice value to save some tax, usually the tax savings aren't too huge since it's only 13% of value anyway.

[bulldog_yyc]

Originally Posted by KCX_335xi

....or get them shipped to usaddressinc.com and pick them up, that's what I did and saved some serious $$$$......

Agreed this is one of the best options for folks in the GTA...
Just factor in the costs for pickup ($50 or so for that many boxes), plus gas ($100) and your time. you can always do more shopping to make it really worth while, plus the taxes at the border (which you would pay here anyways).

Despite what some other posters state, I would recommend against trying to smuggle anything in as its really not worth it for the potential savings. You should get some invoice for the rims though from the seller and if they are second hand, note any blemishes or imperfections so that the agreed upon (read low) price is justified.

[Crulexis]

Tires 23 has thus far given me nothing but good service..

Had a nail in my RFT days after getting it and they plugged it for free and it's good.. No wait and no appointments.. They were quite busy too

[gunda]

For the people that shipped to "usaddressinc" how much did you end up saving in total taking into account all factors (ie gas, tax, holding costs at usaddressinc, and any other fees I didn't mention).

[Wolf 335]

Which Avants are you thinking of getting?

I wanna get these M359s. I want them in machine silver or hyper black.
I dont think Avant offers those finishes for m359

[bimmergrl86]

Originally Posted by bulldog x6

Agreed this is one of the best options for folks in the GTA...
Just factor in the costs for pickup ($50 or so for that many boxes), plus gas ($100) and your time. you can always do more shopping to make it really worth while, plus the taxes at the border (which you would pay here anyways).

Despite what some other posters state, I would recommend against trying to smuggle anything in as its really not worth it for the potential savings. You should get some invoice for the rims though from the seller and if they are second hand, note any blemishes or imperfections so that the agreed upon (read low) price is justified.

I agree.. no smuggling for me lol I guess I'll just have to compare the price differences and see what's more worth it. I could be paying for the same thing if I get it shipped here (which means not having to take the time to drive there and pick it up). Still got a lot of shopping to do... I'm in no rush to get these rims anyway hehe

Originally Posted by Wolf 335

Which Avants are you thinking of getting?

I wanna get these M359s. I want them in machine silver or hyper black.
I dont think Avant offers those finishes for m359

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me too!!! those are the wheels i'm shopping for yeah.. they only have hyper silver & matte black unfortunately. but they're still nice

[Wolf 335]

Or you could get these..

[bimmergrl86]

it's nice but for some reason i'm not super crazy about those rims lol