On Mon, 11 Oct 2004 15:14:17 -0400, "MAT"
<R3M0VE_marcoat@snotmail.com> wrote:

>How easy is mail order tire packaging? Is it one big box or what? I'm just
>wondering if it's feasible to be left on a small suburban porch. Do they
>usually need a signature for delivery? I work normal hours and need to
>figure out the logistics. I am interested in getting Falken (195.60.15)
>tires and the best price I've found on the 'Net are 186 shipped. I called
>Wallyworld and they DO install ANY tire for about 3 + 2 valve stem, so about
>20 bux for installation. I am really compelled to get decent new tires
>(Consumer Reports pick?) for 206 OTD. So today I went to Sears, the only
>'authorized' Falken dealer in Northern VA. apparently. I tried to negotiate
>the shipped price but the kid and his manager snorted at the price and were
>rather indignant after seeing the price and could not match it, then refused
>to look at me and my printout afterwords, heh. So how are 4 mail order
>tires packaged, thanks.
>

I get a lot of mail order tires. In my experience they are shipped
with just shrink wrap bundled in groups of two or four. If you can
fit four tires on your porch, you are in business. No signature and
my UPS guy just leaves them but your neighborhood and your delivery
guy will determine if you can do that.