Shipping and logistics
for tires and wheels
Keep your business rolling smoothly with fast, reliable FedEx® services.
Keep your business rolling smoothly with fast, reliable
FedEx® services.
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Tires are tough. Shipping them shouldn't be.
It can be hard to properly stack, palletize, and transport tires. To find labels that stay on until your shipment arrives. And to offer customers fast delivery—even across the globe.
You don’t just need help shipping tires and wheels. You need a global logistics partner who can help you sell, scale, and solve challenges.
FedEx has tailored shipping and logistics options for:
- Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers
- Aftermarket retailers
- Dealerships
- Repair shops
- Retail stores
- E-commerce stores
Your pit crew for shipping tires and wheels
Fast, flexible delivery
Move swiftly with FedEx® expedited services. Or use quick, lower-cost FedEx standard shipping. Reach a wide range of businesses and consumers—even in rural locations. And with weekend delivery, residential recipients don’t have to wait until Monday.
Scalable, affordable logistics for bulk shipments
Shipping multiple packages to the same destination? Automatically find the best deal with multiweight pricing. For bigger tire shipments, balance speed and economy with FedEx® LTL freight services.
Streamlined returns with pickups
Returns, recalls, and exchanges are part of doing business. FedEx can help you simplify returns and control costs with asset recovery tools. We can even come to you—just schedule a return pickup.
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Keep tabs on tire orders
You want to know where shipments are, and so do your customers. See how FedEx Delivery Manager® and picture proof of delivery enhance confidence and control. On your end, manage up to 20,000 shipments with advanced tracking.
Stick with FedEx tire labels
If your label isn’t designed to go the distance, it can be damaged or fall off along the way. That’s why experts at the FedEx Packaging Lab developed tire-specific solutions. They can reduce loss and make scanning inventory a breeze.
- The extremely sticky label adhesive holds up to the elements and tests of transit.
- You can tear a special tab off the label and stick it to the sidewall. If the main label falls off the tire, there’s a backup barcode.
Ready to improve your labeling process? Reach out to your account representative or schedule a call with a sales expert.
Follow our easy packing instructions
How to pack tires
Do you need to box tires? What’s the best way to get your label to stick? Get step-by-step guidance to walk you through the process of prepping your shipment.
How to pack auto parts
There's a lot riding on how well you prep your shipments. From tires to rims to wheels, get your packages ready for the road (or air). See auto shipping best practices.
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FAQs
If you’re shipping tires without wheels or rims, you don’t have to box them. You can stick labels right on the treads of your tires. The FedEx Packaging Lab has developed specialized labels that can reduce loss and make scanning inventory easy.
If you’re shipping tires with rims or wheels, we recommend boxing your tires and including cushioning materials. Watch a pro pack tires.
Follow along with step-by-step guidance for packing tires.
If your shipment is over 150 lbs., it's considered freight. As a general guideline, FedEx Freight uses the following criteria for LTL (less-than-truckload) shipments:
- Shipment utilizes less than 15 feet and either of the following conditions apply:
- Is less than 5 feet wide, or
- An article identical in size and shipping form to the largest article in the shipment will also fit
- Shipment weight is less than 15,000 pounds
- Single pallet weight is less than 2,000 pounds
Depending on the size and weight of your shipment, you may incur additional fees. See the FedEx Service Guide for more information on additional handling surcharges (AHS).
Use the rating calculator to get an estimate.
See our general auto packing and shipping guidelines for advice (e.g., limited tread wear, no metal sticking out). Some manufacturers provide guidelines on shipping used tires. Please note there may be state-specific requirements for recycling tires.
Yes. Explore the world of FedEx international shipping services. Compare options, get estimated rates, complete your customs paperwork, and more. And when you’re ready to prep your tires for shipment, see how it’s done.
Some FedEx Office locations accept tires, but please check with your local store. It’s easy to schedule a pickup online if you want us to come to you. If you’re sending a return shipment, reach out to the shipper for return instructions.
Track your shipment on the FedEx tracking page. If you’re the shipper, use the advanced tracking option to find more information about the shipment.
You can ship to both residences and businesses through FedEx. Compare shipping options to choose the right service for your shipment.
That depends on the shipping service. From standard to same-day options, check out FedEx shipping services to see when to expect delivery.
If your package is lost, start by entering your tracking number. Then select “Report Missing Package.” If the package is still lost, you or the shipper can file a claim for the lost shipment. Be sure to file within the specific time limit, which is typically nine months from the shipment date.
*For details, please see FedEx Rewards Terms and Conditions.