Tirerack.com?

[Equinox]

If you're going to go to the effort of paying IMT fees and shipping you might as well get AD08s/RE-11s/Z1s.

[phunky_monkey]

I kept mine below 1k and saved myself the GST/import duty component

[Peter89]

i guess you wouldn't be able to convince them to label anything above $1000 as a gift

ordered a pair of hankook ventus rs-3 255/40/17. total $489USD.

Edited November 3, 2010 by Peter89

[Equinox]

The value of the GOODS has to be below $1000 AUD. Not the shipping.

I bought a set of tyres and Bilstein shocks and it came to AUD$990 + shipping. Just snuck in.

[kevzilla]

If you're going to go to the effort of paying IMT fees and shipping you might as well get AD08s/RE-11s/Z1s.

Wanted something that would last a lil longer on the street and hopefully have decent tread left by the time someone decides to buy the car

[R377]

they also sell BBS and Ekei wheels....

[phunky_monkey]

The value of the GOODS has to be below $1000 AUD. Not the shipping.

I bought a set of tyres and Bilstein shocks and it came to AUD$990 + shipping. Just snuck in.

I always thought it was the total value inclusive of shipping. Learn something new everyday!

[Equinox]

I always thought it was the total value inclusive of shipping. Learn something new everyday!

Yeah it's confusing. If the value of your goods are over AUD$1000 at the time customs screen them then you will be liable for 5% duty on the purchase price only plus 10% GST on the total price including postage. I had to call customs for clarification cause their website is crap.

If our local retailers get their way though it might be short lived:

http://www.news.com.au/business/retailers-...i-1225945906001

[phunky_monkey]

Balls! Hopefully that doesn't happen for a while, I just bought something from Amazon 5 minutes ago

[Beer Baron]

I'm fairly sure they include shipping cost in duty calculations. they certainly do for cars. it's FOB cost + ocean freight cost. I wouldn't wager any money on it but if I had to guess I'd say it's the same rule for packages. cost of items + cost of freight = dutiable amount.

[Peter89]

ended up getting my tyres. took less then a week to get to my door, with the cheaper shipping option. was a bit of a pain to get the whole wire transfer thing done but overall it was worth it. the tyres are epic. should have bought them ages back.

pro tip: buy while the dollar is strong.

the freight tracking ability is also very good, makes me happy to know where and how far away the shipment was.

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avoiding GST when importing, you could just ask the company to send it "one at a time" so technically it's just multiple shipments of cheap items instead of one shipment of expensive and taxable tyres

yes, tax evasion however that is still legal.

Edited November 12, 2010 by Peter89

[Gazzilla]

Im trying to Order some Tyres.. I Get to the Enter Zip codes page, where I have to fill out fields....

Ship-to Zip code and Bill-To Zip code???? I put my zip code in and Dont get anywhere?........WTF do i have to put in here.

cheers.

[Gazzilla]

Im trying to Order some Tyres.. I Get to the Enter Zip codes page, where I have to fill out fields....

Ship-to Zip code and Bill-To Zip code???? I put my zip code in and Dont get anywhere?........WTF do i have to put in here.

cheers.

EDIT:

OK, I realise now after reading posts, that I have to Wire transfer.. Do I have to contact them Via Email First, and give them the details of the Tyres I want. then wait for a response.? from some nuff nuff. Pretty Gay how the site isn't set up for International orders.

Edited November 15, 2010 by Gazzilla

[maddowse]

i think you have to call them to organise postage out of usa

[Gazzilla]

you mean I gotta wait till after midnight to call them?

[maddowse]

you mean I gotta wait till after midnight to call them?

im trying to email them now but still no reply but yeah its 3am over there at the moment

[Peter89]

email them with the extra tyre size and brand. they ll give you a quote for shipping and total cost.

then ask for wire transfer details. make sure they give you the correct swift code. when going to the bank, make sure you have all the information required. including names and addresses of the bank and tirerack.

[maddowse]

email them with the extra tyre size and brand. they ll give you a quote for shipping and total cost.

then ask for wire transfer details. make sure they give you the correct swift code. when going to the bank, make sure you have all the information required. including names and addresses of the bank and tirerack.

is there a reason they wont do paypal or credit car ?

[Gazzilla]

email them with the extra tyre size and brand. they ll give you a quote for shipping and total cost.

then ask for wire transfer details. make sure they give you the correct swift code. when going to the bank, make sure you have all the information required. including names and addresses of the bank and tirerack.

I sent an email, with all the Deets.. hope I hear from them soon... Got Canary from Constable Cockmuncher Pettet..

I checked for the tyres I want here in Oz. cheapest I found was Well over 340 a Tyre, Compared to 140 on tIre Rack lol.

[Peter89]

is there a reason they wont do paypal or credit car ?

unsure. i wish they did, would make it a million times easier. send them an email about it?

I sent an email, with all the Deets.. hope I hear from them soon... Got Canary from Constable Cockmuncher Pettet..

I checked for the tyres I want here in Oz. cheapest I found was Well over 340 a Tyre, Compared to 140 on tIre Rack lol.

plus the range and availability of tyres, especially high end and racing tyres. the tyres i bought wont be available in stores for a good 2 months.