Paying for Shipping for In Stock Set of Tires and Rims

droptop · Mar 13, 2016

I've decided to change to R4 tires for my tractor, which necessitates getting new rims also. I went to my local dealer where I purchased the tractor and got a price on the tire and rim package. I was quoted the list price which I expected and was told that they had 2 sets in stock (I assume they are for tractors that haven't been assembled yet) and there would be a $300 shipping charge added on top of the MSRP. I don't have a problem paying shipping on a rush order, but paying shipping on what could easily be a stock order (I'm in no hurry) should be part of the dealer overhead. Am I being realistic in thinking that this is something that is included in the list price for a part? Have you had to pay shipping on stock order parts? Any experience in this would be appreciated.

terryknight · Mar 13, 2016

i've never had to pay shipping on something that would go in with the regular order, but i have never ordered rims/tires either, they are a little (alot) bigger/heavier than hoses, belts, filters, etc

George2615 · Mar 13, 2016

The dealer want you to pay list price plus shipping for wheels and tires he has in stock. I think I'd get a quote from another dealer first.
I've had to pay shipping on parts not in stock. But the shipping I paid for the parts is to have the parts shipped directly to me.
I don't have access to know what dealer price is but assume that when I buy parts I'm paying list which includes shipping.

droptop · Mar 13, 2016

Getting another price is on my list of things to do this week. I just hope that shipping is not added by everyone.

MFRED · Mar 13, 2016

The tire and rim assemblies wouldn't come from the parts side of the supply chain where you can piggyback it with an order for free freight. The y would come from the assembly center and would have to get shipped either with an order of tractors or on a pallet common carrier. Either way there's going to be freight on them.
Being a low margin item I can't say I blame the dealer for not wanting to eat the freight. Especially if they have the set of tires to go on a tractor and will need to replace them?

waycoolmarine · Mar 13, 2016

there is a guy in tenn. on ebay who sells tires and rims last set I bought shipping was like $125

Tractor Seabee · Mar 13, 2016

If I can wait for my dealer's weekly shipment from Kubota there is no freight charge. They are a high volume dealer with a six man shop so they order a lot of parts. That may be part of the problem; small operations have no buying power.

Ron

varmint · Mar 14, 2016

For stuff that likely came in as part of a truck-load order, charging extra shipping is bad policy. I have considered buying 4 wheels with tires for a Kubota, and shipping would have been $150, from half way across the country. $300 would be painful, unless they are BIG.

MessickFarmEqu · Mar 15, 2016

these things obviously vary by vendor, but if those tires are for a new tractor and they have to order a replacement set loose odds are there is no freight free way to get them in.