In article <prSdndq8J7UaRvfcRVn-hA@comcast.com>, R3M0VE_marcoat@snotmail.com
says...
>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.

When I MO tires, they came in pars tied together with platic strapping.
They stuck the label onto the tread with tape.

>Do they usually need a signature for delivery?

Ask the MO company.

>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.

You could get the tires sent to your place of business, assuming that is not
going to be a problem. Then you can toss them in your car and drive
home. You can also see if Wallworld will let you get the tires sent directly
to them.
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Alex