GTSBoy Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Credit cards, yuk! But yes, works out bout the same. Untill you start getting charged intrest ofcourse Actually, credit cards and the costs associated with using them in foreign currencies are not too bad. Many years ago, when I used to travel overseas I'd always make sure I got the admin types to obtain a reasonably large quantity of the appropriate foreign currency as petty cash to take with me. These days I just take a cash advance from my credit card from a teller machine when I land wherever I'm going. The foreign transaction fee and the currency conversion rate (which is never the best available) still work out to be less of a pain and reasonably competetive with the alternatives (trying to obtain cash before leaving the country, or changing Oz currency at a Bureau de Change). Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/341758-tirerackcom/page/10/#findComment-6471086 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missileman Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 (edited) Credit cards, yuk! But yes, works out bout the same. Untill you start getting charged intrest ofcourse CC are a necessary evil theses days, all my pay goes straight to mortgage and monthly bills and daily's expenses come out of that, so all extra stays in mortgage, CC is zeroed monthly so no interest is incurred. Really the only time I use my CC is online and when on holidays. Edited August 2, 2012 by Missileman Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/341758-tirerackcom/page/10/#findComment-6471330 Share on other sites More sharing options...
abr33 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I got tires from tirerack a few weeks back, after money cleared 5 days and 4 tires turned up. Cost $1060 including wire transfer fee for 4 pirelli p-zero's 235/45/17 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/341758-tirerackcom/page/10/#findComment-6477818 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydking Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Dunlop, Goodyear, sumutio and kuhmo only rubber that can be sent in, there goes my toyo r1r's Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/341758-tirerackcom/page/10/#findComment-6581111 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Dunlop, Goodyear, sumutio and kuhmo only rubber that can be sent in, there goes my toyo r1r's Seriously? They have really cracked down on it, I was hoping to get some more R1Rs from there myself. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/341758-tirerackcom/page/10/#findComment-6582028 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydking Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Seriously? They have really cracked down on it, I was hoping to get some more R1Rs from there myself. whats the next best? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/341758-tirerackcom/page/10/#findComment-6582398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 whats the next best? From your list? I'd go with the Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Specs. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/341758-tirerackcom/page/10/#findComment-6582569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydking Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 From your list? I'd go with the Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Specs. Sweet, Thats exactally what the boys at tiretrack were telling me to grab instead. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/341758-tirerackcom/page/10/#findComment-6582725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchamacallit Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Seriously? They have really cracked down on it, I was hoping to get some more R1Rs from there myself. Crap - when did this come into effect? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/341758-tirerackcom/page/10/#findComment-6583161 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydking Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Last month or so by the looks of it. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/341758-tirerackcom/page/10/#findComment-6583253 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Does anyone know if the restrictions apply to those with a trade account? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/341758-tirerackcom/page/10/#findComment-6584648 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydking Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Does anyone know if the restrictions apply to those with a trade account? il ask my sales rep there Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/341758-tirerackcom/page/10/#findComment-6584715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZP Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 il ask my sales rep there I believe so Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/341758-tirerackcom/page/10/#findComment-6585395 Share on other sites More sharing options...
levinboy Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I think we need to find a forwarding company that is in the US so you will get free delivery in the states then whatever shipping to aus Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/341758-tirerackcom/page/10/#findComment-6585588 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PN-Mad Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 There are more brands than previously listed coming in. It appears a trade accnt helps. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/341758-tirerackcom/page/10/#findComment-6585675 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydking Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I think we need to find a forwarding company that is in the US so you will get free delivery in the states then whatever shipping to aus ive tried a few, All come to about $700 for the freight, Not worth it, Not to mention the dutie and impot tax that needs to be paid. Im trying to work out my tax on a $1300 order now, I think it will look to be cheaper/same to buy local. Ends up being about $340 per corner, and they sell them at tiretrack for $250. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/341758-tirerackcom/page/10/#findComment-6585774 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydking Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 (edited) Ok so anything over 1k is 5% Customs duty and then GST (10%) so on $1380 to my door will cost $1587, il save about $60 buying them local. Now when shipping is done with Tiretrack, Is that to my or to fedex depot were i have to pick up/organise and pay to get them delived to me? Edited October 18, 2012 by sydking Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/341758-tirerackcom/page/10/#findComment-6585780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydking Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 http://www.option1garage.com.au/NewTyres.htm This is starting to look better then the US now... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/341758-tirerackcom/page/10/#findComment-6585784 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ichi-go Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 If you are looking at Federal tyres, then this thread is not for you... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/341758-tirerackcom/page/10/#findComment-6586306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydking Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 If you are looking at Federal tyres, then this thread is not for you... i wasent originally, My list was, Toyo proes R1R, hankook ventus Rs3, Dunlop drizza star specs, All of which either are not worth getting in the states or not avalible to ship. Next best seems the Federal RSR, Which i can get for $1k to my door local Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/341758-tirerackcom/page/10/#findComment-6586328 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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