I just did this, and I found out that when shipping something not in a box 
(i.e. bare tires) via UPS, there is a $8/parcel handling surcharge.  I'm 
guessing that is why Tire Rack ships two tires banded together. Anyway, I 
ended up putting 2 tires in a box and it ended up costing me about $60 (for 
UPS charges and 2 boxes) to ship 4 used tires.
Mike Taylor
>===== Original Message From MattGent@aol.com =====
>What have you all found to be the cheapest way to ship tires across the
>country (private party, not tire-rack)?  I mean no wheels, just bare rubber,
>when time really isn't an issue.
>
>I think UPS ground is around $10 per tire, so $40 for the set.
>
>Matt
>
>.
Mike Taylor
miket@interaccess.com
 
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