Tirerack.com why would buy anywhere else?

[gareth_oau]

email tirerack for a shipping quote, but if not, allow around A$2-300 for shipping

[Autosport]

For anyone after replacement tyres at the moment, I was looking to import from Tirerack, but came across these... don't know why they are so cheap, and are cheaper then what tirerack would have cost me. Getting them fitted tomorrow to the GTi

http://www.jaxquickfit.com.au/tyre-specials-performance.html

[barrenjoey owl]

For anyone after replacement tyres at the moment, I was looking to import from Tirerack, but came across these... don't know why they are so cheap, and are cheaper then what tirerack would have cost me. Getting them fitted tomorrow to the GTi

http://www.jaxquickfit.com.au/tyre-s...rformance.html

What are you getting?

[Autosport]

What are you getting?

The standard Continental Sports Compact 2 that came standard on the car, was quoted between $380 and $420 by everyone else I contacted in Sydney.

[No457 Snowy]

For anyone after replacement tyres at the moment, I was looking to import from Tirerack, but came across these... don't know why they are so cheap, and are cheaper then what tirerack would have cost me. Getting them fitted tomorrow to the GTi

http://www.jaxquickfit.com.au/tyre-s...rformance.html

Mate, just watch them like a hawk with those rattle guns on your wheels. I've had that mob do some handy-work on one of my cars and chewed a nice corkscrew pattern into each lug bolt recess on every one of my alloy wheels.


Cheers,

Snowy

[Autosport]

Thanks for the heads up...

[Gravey]

so has anyone else ordered from tirerack? did you have to pay customs? seems one person has another person hasnt?

[G-rig]

Mate, just watch them like a hawk with those rattle guns on your wheels. I've had that mob do some handy-work on one of my cars and chewed a nice corkscrew pattern into each lug bolt recess on every one of my alloy wheels.


Cheers,

Snowy

Probably because they try and fit them too quick . Should be called ****fit.

[MattyT]

I havent paid any customs on any of my orders from tire rack. Quite surprised they let the rims though!

[Autosport]

so has anyone else ordered from tirerack? did you have to pay customs? seems one person has another person hasnt?

It depends on the cost of the tyre you're bringing in (and the exchange rate).

If the cost of the items and shipping are more then $1,000 Australian, then import duties and GST become applicable, under $1,000 Australia, not duties or GST are payable upon Entry.

The cost of the item for customs purposes is worked out as the exchange rate as of the date the item was shipped (left the USA).

If you don't want to pay import duties and GST, then ensure your shipping and items cost is well below the $1,000 Australian.

[Pullstarter]

I'm pretty sure the $1000 value doesn't include shipping? Could be wrong..................

[gareth_oau]

details, examples are here:

http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page5549.asp

if the value of the goods, not including delivery charges exceeds $1000, then you pay duty and GST.

Customs value (Cval) = A$1200.00 (converted to A$ on day of arrival)
Customs duty (Duty) @ 5% of Cval = A$60.00 (Payable)
International transport and insurance or postage (T&I) A$150.00
Value of the Taxable Importation (VoTI) (Cval+Duty+T&I) A$1410.00
Goods and Services Tax (GST) @ 10 per cent of the VoTI = A$141.00 (Payable)
Total payable Duty + GST = A$201.00

[G-rig]

Sounds like you would just sneak under the radar for 4 x 18" F1's.

[faisan]

I just ordered a set of tyres for my Nissan Murano from tirerack. I was quoted $400 per tyre here and there was only 1 choice of tyre. Because I am selling the car, I wanted something cheaper and got some Kumho tyres for $98 USD each! that is 75% cheaper! Even with shipping, I am getting all 4 tires for less than the cost of 2 tires here.

[G-rig]

Yeah can't believe the difference.. I didn't know tirerack sold Khumo, may be even cheaper than option1garage .