The Definitive Guide to Selling, Packaging & Shipping Your Wheels, Rims and Tires

I. Before You List Your Wheels For Sale

Clean your wheels
Potential online buyers interested in your wheels are going to request pictures at some point before they send you money. Being prepared with clear photos of clean wheels makes your job as a seller easier. Your wheels will be more marketable and chances are potential buyers are going to be willing to pay more.

How to Clean Wheels shows quick & effective cleaning techniques before listing and packaging your wheels. How to Clean Wheels

ii. Take pictures of your cleaned wheels

Wheels are susceptible to many structural and aesthetic flaws not limited to things like: curb rash, cracks, dents, dings, bends and oxidation. With clear pictures you can show the potential buyers the exact condition of the wheels, instead of having to answer 10 emails with the same questions.

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iii. Choose where to list your wheels online

How quickly do you want to sell these wheels? Are you willing to ship the wheels? Is there a specific car forum for the type of wheel your selling?

Craigslist vs eBay vs forums explains the Pros & Cons of selling on Craigslist, eBay & Car Forums.
Where to Sell Wheels

iv. Creating Your Listing

Buyers want to know exactly what they're buying, if the wheels will fit their car & application. The wheel specifications are likely on the back of the wheel or a quick google search will lead you to them. Tell potential buyers why you're selling the wheels; be clear and forthright about any imperfections.

Next Step

packaged and ready to ship wheels with tires

v. How to Package & Ship Wheels w/ Tires

Shipping wheels with tires can be costly if you don't choose the right shipping provider & you pay someone else to package them.

How to Ship Wheels with Tires shows you how to avoid the high cost of shipping and handling that most people pay when shipping wheels, rims and tires.

How to Ship Wheels with Tires

vi. How to Package & Ship Wheels Without Tires

Without a tire to protect the rim, special care is needed when packaging and shipping your tires.

How to ship wheels without tires shows you how to safely package and ship rims when you don't have rubber protecting the rim.

How to Ship Wheels Without Tires

vii. How to Package & Ship Tires

ShipNex now requires all tires to be boxed in its own cardboard box: "Additional handling charges apply to any cylindrical item, such as a barrel, drum, pail, or tire, that is not fully encased in a corrugated cardboard shipping container".

Please review the ShipNex "Avoid Charges" page.

For help with creating your own cardboard box I have found these websites helpful: a) How to Make a Cardboard Box with 2 Pieces and b) How to Make a Cardboard Box out of Cardboard.

Just make sure your boxes are shrink wrapped at all corners and seams, and taped generously.

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viii. Choosing a Shipping Provider

Shipping costs for wheels can seem astronomical if you go to a retail store front such as UPS, FedEx, even USPS. See our Shipping Provider Showdown for a comparison of USPS, FedEx, DHL, ShipNex, Greyhound, Uship, their services and costs.

Choosing a Shipping Provider

ix. Spoiler Alert: ShipNex Testomonials

ShipNex was the winner in our Shipping Provider Showdown. ShipNex uses a network of shipping providers and receives prices below wholesale. They pass their savings on to their customers at rates 25-40% lower than what store front UPS and FedEx retailers charge.

See what car enthusiasts have said about using ShipNex when shipping their wheels.
ShipNex Testimonials

How To Ship Wheels