How are Small and Large Quantity 16 Inch Trailer Tires Shipped

Question:

Hi Sir/Madam, Please note that I require LT235/85R16 LOAD RANGE E tires. So i need to know the packing details of the 30 tires. How can you pack it and how many pallet it will take. and total approximate weight. Thanks in advance

asked by: Moble M

Expert Reply:

On tires only such as # AM10295 they kind of flatten them some to be able to ship more to us. They might be able to fit two to a box (they would ship in boxes) if they are compressed enough. I spoke to a member of our fine shipping team and he said that in large quantities they would ship the tires on a pallet. With tires like # AM10295 they might be able to get all 30 on one pallet otherwise it would take 2 pallets and either way they would ship via truck freight.

On a pallet the tires will be bound and secured using industrial plastic wrap similar to how they arrive to us from the manufacturer. The wrapped package of tires will also likely be bound with metal bands for additional stability. The tires will be protected and not able to move when packed this way.

The total weight of 30 of tire # AM10295 is 1,200 pounds. On 2 pallets that is at least 600 pounds each.

expert reply by: Michael H