Tyres - what did you get?

[roscoe1974]

I was actually considering the Conti Extreme Contact DW actually. The prices u quoted are inclusive of door to door shipment? Not sure if that would hit me up w customs?

Yes I have also thought of 255/40/19's too. Like the slightly wider stance.

Hey HaywireTig,

Re. Customs, basically yeah you'd be hit with Duty/GST if what you're bringing in is worth more than $1000AUD at time of importation - I believe that Freight is included in this but not 100% certain. They're looking at changing this to anything over $50AUD but don't think it's happened yet. If you can break it into 2 shipments of under $1000 each that should help. Plenty of people do it that way.

Cheers & good luck!

[DoggieHowser]

I asked Tirerack. My initial order was for 8 tyres and shipping was just under 500. I was told I might save 25 bucks if I only shipped 4. So it would be close to 900 for shipping vs 500.

[team_v]

Hey HaywireTig,

Re. Customs, basically yeah you'd be hit with Duty/GST if what you're bringing in is worth more than $1000AUD at time of importation - I believe that Freight is included in this but not 100% certain. They're looking at changing this to anything over $50AUD but don't think it's happened yet. If you can break it into 2 shipments of under $1000 each that should help. Plenty of people do it that way.

Cheers & good luck!

Duty/GSt is only added onto the purchase if the purchase price (not inclusive of shipping) is over $1000AU.
Then you also incur customs fees i believe.

Breaking it into 2 shipments is okay but increases shipping costs.
You could try and see if they will increase the shipping cost and give you a discount on the wheel price to cover the difference.

[brad]

Hey HaywireTig,

Re. Customs, basically yeah you'd be hit with Duty/GST if what you're bringing in is worth more than $1000AUD at time of importation - I believe that Freight is included in this but not 100% certain. They're looking at changing this to anything over $50AUD but don't think it's happened yet. If you can break it into 2 shipments of under $1000 each that should help. Plenty of people do it that way.

Cheers & good luck!

freight isn't included in the $1k limit but if you exceed $1k then they include the freight in the amount you pay duty on.

eg: $999 goods plus $500 freight =no duty or GST
$1001 goods plus $500 freight = ~$225 duty+GST

[DoggieHowser]

Duty is 22.5% and you have to add another 10%!?? WOW

[team_v]

Duty is 22.5% and you have to add another 10%!?? WOW

Plus customs fees. (i think around $50 or $100)

[MGV]

Does anyone have a mate with a boat? Like a really, really big boat?? If so, MULTIPLE GROUP BUYS!! Just think... No duties or taxes, a couple of cartons for boat owner instead of shipping! With the money we save, we could get even more performance/appearance enhancements!

Now where was that "who tows a boat" thread... ?

[brad]

duty is 5% & is levied on the $1500 total = $75. GST is 10% but I can't remember if it's on the $1500 or $1575, so I called it $150 hence my use of the ~ to denote approx.

[DoggieHowser]

Ah so the 225 is GST and duties included.

Lemme go back to my Google Docs spreadsheet.

[team_v]

Some countries also share a free trade agreement with Australia though so i believe you don't incur duty if the item is manufactured and sent from those countries.

I thought duty on automotive parts was 5% but on other things (wine etc) it can be up to 15%

[Diesel_vert]

$1200 (goods) x 1.05 (5% customs duty) = $1260

$1260 + $300 (shipping) = $1560

$1560 x 1.1 (10% GST) = $1716

Source: Australian Customs - Buying over the internet

However, there may (or may not) be other fees and charges that apply. Don't assume that the above is all you'll pay.

[roscoe1974]

$1200 (goods) x 1.05 (5% customs duty) = $1260

$1260 + $300 (shipping) = $1560

$1560 x 1.1 (10% GST) = $1716

Source: Australian Customs - Buying over the internet

However, there may (or may not) be other fees and charges that apply. Don't assume that the above is all you'll pay.

Most likely, if you're over the $1000 mark and Customs gets involved, you also may need to engage a Customs Broker as negotiating the system (ICS for Integrated Cargo System) is a bit of a nightmare - most people find it easier just to get a Broker to do it on their behalf. No idea on fees for that though but I don't think it's exorbitant and may save a headache...

[TobyJ82]

Hi Guys,

Just a little bit confused as to how much I should fill my tyres.

18" Eagle F1's that came from the dealer with 37-40psi.

Fuel cap says 220kpa, which is 32psi.

Can't go wrong with fuel cap recommendation?

[team_v]

Hi Guys,

Just a little bit confused as to how much I should fill my tyres.

18" Eagle F1's that came from the dealer with 37-40psi.

Fuel cap says 220kpa, which is 32psi.

Can't go wrong with fuel cap recommendation?

32 seems low.
I run 38 in the fronts and 36 in the rears

36 all around is good.

[TobyJ82]

Ok, will fix this up later today.

Was trying to get the tyres right so I could calibrate the pressure sensors.