Can I bring tires on an airplane? [Archive] - Beyond.ca - Car Forums

zipdoa

12-04-2014, 02:39 PM

Originally posted by Manhattan
Probably if you pay extra for oversize luggage. Might get expensive.

http://www.westjet.com/guest/en/travel/basics/baggage/checked.shtml

Thanks for the link.

Originally posted by KRyn
So what did you purchase?

Keeping it under wraps until it's actually in my hands. It's a homerun tho.

Originally posted by lilmira
wear them like a michelin man lol?

Hahaha I lol'd.

Originally posted by flipstah
Tires with air are so heavy. Why don't you Greyhound it to your hotel?

Everything is last minute bro

D'z Nutz

12-04-2014, 02:42 PM

Originally posted by flipstah
Tires with air are so heavy. Why don't you Greyhound it to your hotel?

Yeah, so fill it up with helium.

killramos

12-04-2014, 02:44 PM

Now I'm big on winter tires as much as the next guy but have you considered just driving it on the All Seasons during the day?

Seems like alot of expense for a quick highway drive. Esp because of how warm half the journey will be. I wouldn't drive at night with them but wouldn't it be better to stay at a nice hotel somewhere along the way instead or something.

How nuts is the car that you think it wont make it on all seasons? :burnout:

DeeK

12-04-2014, 02:54 PM

ExtraSlow

12-04-2014, 02:59 PM

If you 100% MUST get those tires to the coast, here's an option. Have them shipped Greyhound to vancouver, they'll be there "next-day" according to the website. Pick them up at the Greyhoudn desk, drive to a tire shop, have them put on, drive home. I jsut did a sample quote ont he website and it was $140, which is probably much cheaper than air freight.

you won't see any snow between victoria and vancouver either, so no worries on all-seasons for that portion of the route.

Good luck man, can't wait to see the new ride.

killramos

12-04-2014, 03:00 PM

Originally posted by DeeK

I just made the trip from Vancouver to Calgary a couple days ago. That was the worst conditions I've ever seen. The passes were all closed, took me 4 days. Winter tires for sure!

Things have gotten better since then though no? I mean we just had a huge blizzard, I'm not suggesting he drive through a blizzard on AS but a cool sunny day?

http://images.drivebc.ca/bchighwaycam/pub/html/www/101.html

Looks like passable conditions for AS in the daytime no?

Zip whens your flight? Hows the forecast?

riander5

12-04-2014, 03:00 PM

You can make it on all seasons play like a champion

Disoblige

12-04-2014, 03:03 PM

Car guessing game!
Evo 9? :P

killramos

12-04-2014, 03:04 PM

Originally posted by Disoblige
Car guessing game!
Evo 9? :P

Unless it has 500 HP then i think he doubly can make it haha...

ercchry

12-04-2014, 03:05 PM

Originally posted by Disoblige
Car guessing game!
Evo 9? :P

its gonna be a wagon for sure

flipstah

12-04-2014, 03:06 PM

Originally posted by zipdoa

Everything is last minute bro

EVO 9?!

No time to spare, not even a weekend? You can always have a vacation out of it while you wait for the tires to come in...

You can check-in tires. Just depend if your wallet will let you. :)

zipdoa

12-04-2014, 03:06 PM

Originally posted by killramos
Now I'm big on winter tires as much as the next guy but have you considered just driving it on the All Seasons during the day?

Seems like alot of expense for a quick highway drive. Esp because of how warm half the journey will be. I wouldn't drive at night with them but wouldn't it be better to stay at a nice hotel somewhere along the way instead or something.

How nuts is the car that you think it wont make it on all seasons? :burnout:

It's AWD with LSD's and clearance, but I don't want to fuck around with these conditions. Stress free since 1983.

I can get the hakks today for $1000 all in. Kal tire in vic will mount them saturday morning. I just need a solid way of getting there saturday morning at 8am - greyhound's priority is still a 2hr buffer for allowed delivery parameter.

Originally posted by DeeK

I just made the trip from Vancouver to Calgary a couple days ago. That was the worst conditions I've ever seen. The passes were all closed, took me 4 days. Winter tires for sure!

This.

Originally posted by killramos

Things have gotten better since then though no? I mean we just had a huge blizzard, I'm not suggesting he drive through a blizzard on AS but a cool sunny day?

http://images.drivebc.ca/bchighwaycam/pub/html/www/101.html

Looks like passable conditions for AS in the daytime no?

Zip whens your flight? Hows the forecast?

Friday @ 8PM. I haven't checked the forecast because it seems irrelevant when the main highways can change so quickly.

JfuckinC

12-04-2014, 03:08 PM

man you would be fine on all seasons, just came back from revelstoke on sunday and it wasn't that bad. My friend did the trip out on friday and back sunday on MT's and he was fine, and friday was the worst ive ever seen it... Just be careful and hope it doesn;t snow anymore lol

flipstah

12-04-2014, 03:08 PM

Get someone to ship it for you after you leave so Greyhound has a 1 day buffer (if Greyhound is cheaper than Vic Kal Tire)

Team_Mclaren

12-04-2014, 03:10 PM

I drove back on Sunday and road conditions are pretty bad. Snowy and black ice everywhere especially on coquihalla highway. I was driving an STI with studded winters and its slippery so good luck

zipdoa

12-04-2014, 03:17 PM

Originally posted by JfuckinC
man you would be fine on all seasons, just came back from revelstoke on sunday and it wasn't that bad. My friend did the trip out on friday and back sunday on MT's and he was fine, and friday was the worst ive ever seen it... Just be careful and hope it doesn;t snow anymore lol

Even if I was confident I'd be fine, I still wouldn't risk getting turned away at the coq for not having winter tires.

mr2mike

12-04-2014, 03:38 PM

Probably cheaper and easier to rent a trailer and go get it or have it shipped.

You're stupid if anyone considers driving Calgary to Vancouver in the winter on all seasons.

Did it once on winters and never again. Traction wasn't my issue but visibility was. Ran out of washer fluid at the continental divide at 1am. Good thing that hotel was still open.

killramos

12-04-2014, 03:44 PM

Originally posted by zipdoa

Even if I was confident I'd be fine, I still wouldn't risk getting turned away at the coq for not having winter tires.

forgot to mention that policy yea...

Good luck with everything though! Sounds like a fun toy!

natty54

12-04-2014, 04:19 PM

Get vic kal tire to do a stock transfer?

or greyhound them to vic kal tire

zipdoa

12-04-2014, 04:40 PM

Called Westjet, estimated dimensions and weight, looks like I can get away with $60 in luggage fees. Just gotta pair them in 2's and wrap them in plastic.

Here we go...

flipstah

12-04-2014, 05:01 PM

msommers

12-04-2014, 05:34 PM

When I was looking at shipping my wheels out to Regina, FedEx was $60/each and they were big, 33" diameter and 75lbs each. Probably cheaper than flying.

Have you called the airline already?

Just saw you called. Safe drive back buddy, curious what you bought...

ercchry

12-04-2014, 05:36 PM

Originally posted by zipdoa
Called Westjet, estimated dimensions and weight, looks like I can get away with $60 in luggage fees. Just gotta pair them in 2's and wrap them in plastic.

Here we go...

Originally posted by msommers
When I was looking at shipping my wheels out to Regina, FedEx was $60/each and they were big, 33" diameter and 75lbs each. Probably cheaper than flying.

Have you called the airline already?

think flying wins :poosie:

msommers

12-04-2014, 05:37 PM

Definitely. Except Kal Tire shipped and installed mine for free ;)

Cos

12-04-2014, 06:21 PM

Twin_Cam_Turbo

12-04-2014, 06:35 PM

My dad shipped wheels back from the UK with him this fall, I think he paid very little extra bagged fees to get them on the plane.

It probably helped that they are 13"s and weigh like 10lbs though.

HiTempguy1

12-04-2014, 09:15 PM

Originally posted by zipdoa

Even if I was confident I'd be fine, I still wouldn't risk getting turned away at the coq for not having winter tires.

This is the biggest issue, you have to have snow rated tires or chains to get through the passes, no ifs ands or buts. They'll turn you away if you don't have them :dunno:

And yes, I've traveled with rally tires out east before. As the OP found out, it actually isn't too bad.

Sugarphreak

12-04-2014, 09:21 PM

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FixedGear

12-04-2014, 10:27 PM

I use snow tires too, but drove most of my life on all seasons and Have driven through massive storms in snowqualmie with all-seasons. Bunch a wimps around here LOL

Sugarphreak

12-04-2014, 10:46 PM

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flipstah

12-04-2014, 11:03 PM

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lt2d6bejwS1qckgy7.png

Masked Bandit

12-05-2014, 09:07 AM

In a sing-songy voice:

"I know what he's getting, nah nah nah nah boo boo"

diamondedge

12-05-2014, 09:36 AM

Originally posted by Masked Bandit
In a sing-songy voice:

"I know what he's getting, nah nah nah nah boo boo"

What a tease. J VIN?

ianmcc

12-05-2014, 10:30 AM

Kijiji Rideshare FTW-full size SUV should have room for tires.

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-rideshare-carpool/calgary/calgary-to-victoria-dec-20-to-31/1034704745?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

Ashers

12-05-2014, 01:57 PM

I just checked, Tires are NOT considered dangerous goods and can be checked in provided that they are deflated completely (they can be loose or mounted on rims). If you are wrapping them up as two per package, make sure they are secure, I also suggest rope, and make a handle for the bag tag to be placed on by the CSA (The bag tags can very quickly lose their stickiness to plastic in cold weather).

Try to get there at least 2 hours prior to your departure. Due to the Holidays, there is a much higher load factor, and wait times to see a CSA can exceed 30 minutes if you aren't able to use self check kiosks.

Generally speaking, you'll be safe as long as you don't exceed 50 Lbs an item, and are close to the maximum size. The CSA's tend to be sticky on the weight, but generally don't measure exact item dimensions unless it is obviously oversized. If they are under the maximum size listed on the website, just keep the dimensions written down so they can verify them.

rage2

12-05-2014, 02:25 PM

Originally posted by Masked Bandit
In a sing-songy voice:

"I know what he's getting, nah nah nah nah boo boo"
I know too, so I'm just as special. :bigpimp:

It's a CLK Black Series

redevil

12-05-2014, 02:51 PM

Originally posted by rage2

I know too, so I'm just as special. :bigpimp:

[spoiler]....

Haha, I see what you did there! I know now as well!

:thumbsup:

:bigpimp:

zipdoa

12-06-2014, 02:27 AM

Turns out it cost me $25. Not bad!

http://s11.postimg.org/sfbuuv36b/image.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

http://s11.postim g.org/o4x6z9y37/image.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

diamondedge

12-06-2014, 02:36 AM

Safe travels and a safe drive back Zipdoa.

zipdoa

12-06-2014, 12:26 PM

Before...

http://s27.postimg.org/7eywgkcw3/image.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

Pretty easy to guess what it is.

WBB6

12-06-2014, 02:49 PM

Nice wrap job on those tires! ;)

Hope everything went smooth.

zipdoa

12-06-2014, 04:31 PM

Originally posted by WBB6
Nice wrap job on those tires! ;)

Hope everything went smooth.

Thanks for all the help!

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finboy

12-06-2014, 04:35 PM

Steady as a mountain goat!

http://i.imgur.com/1vCzPNO.gif

Tik-Tok

12-06-2014, 05:06 PM

Allroad!

If it's a 4.2L and/or Manual, then you lucky SOB!

flipstah

12-07-2014, 10:25 AM

Daaaaamnnn.

R!zz0

12-07-2014, 11:30 AM

Damn i'm gonna go to Vegas and bring back some tires with me. So far i found Vegas to be the cheapest to buy tires.

Nufy

12-08-2014, 10:33 AM

Should have tried them as a carry on...

I would pay to see a pic of them in the overhead bin.

zipdoa

12-08-2014, 10:58 AM

Hahaha, I knew Tik-Tok would figure it would. It's a 6MT Allroad. Fern Cloth interior. Bought it from the original owner, an older gent who took really good care of it. It's pretty mint and has every service record since new. Not a lot of cloth allroads around - especially not with the 6-speed. I paid about half the asking price of most allroads listed on kijiji.

The tires were completely unnecessary from Victoria to Hope, but once I was about 100km outside Revelstoke, it was all iceroads. I could easily do the limit (120km/h) and the difference in traction between my Hakk 8's and XI3's is ridiculous. The only downside is that you can't really drift on packed snow very easily - they offer that much grip. I'm excited for it to start dumping.

http://i59.tinypic.com/35krk2f.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e183/Justo79/allroad_cloth.jpg (http://s39.photobucket.com/user/Justo79/media/allroad_cloth.jpg.html)

flipstah

12-08-2014, 11:08 AM

Damn, that looks awesome. Glad to hear you had a safe drive home!

schocker

12-08-2014, 11:20 AM

Looks good. Interesting color combo too. How are the turbos and suspension looking?

pheoxs

12-08-2014, 11:23 AM

Originally posted by zipdoa
Turns out it cost me $25. Not bad!

http://s11.postimg.org/sfbuuv36b/image.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

http://s11.postim g.org/o4x6z9y37/image.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

25$ how?

(Images are blocked at work so if you posted a screenshot nevermind)

zipdoa

12-08-2014, 11:33 AM

Originally posted by pheoxs

25$ how?

(Images are blocked at work so if you posted a screenshot nevermind)

Checked them - oversized baggage at westjet. First bag free, 2nd bag $25. Tunerworks plastic wrapped them as pairs and they met the dimension and weight requirements.

zipdoa

12-08-2014, 11:36 AM

Originally posted by schocker
Looks good. Interesting color combo too. How are the turbos and suspension looking?

Yeah, it's really really green... :nut:

Everything is good. I've read that k03 turbos are really only problematic in B5 S4's.

It's got 130,000kms, airbag suspension was replaced under warranty a couple years ago, new clutch/fw last year, abs module a few months ago, pretty much all the big ticket items have been addressed. The only thing it needs is a detail!

A790

12-08-2014, 11:37 AM

Nice buy!

killramos

12-08-2014, 12:01 PM

Sick car bud. Been trying to get my parents to buy one for ages. Just picked up an X1 instead so same difference.

FraserB

12-08-2014, 12:01 PM

Originally posted by pheoxs

25$ how?

(Images are blocked at work so if you posted a screenshot nevermind)

If he flew on a Wesjet Flex ticket, the first checked item is free. So with only carry on, the second bundle of tires is $25.

pheoxs

12-08-2014, 12:10 PM

Originally posted by zipdoa

Checked them - oversized baggage at westjet. First bag free, 2nd bag $25. Tunerworks plastic wrapped them as pairs and they met the dimension and weight requirements.

Nice! I assumed they'd be over the weight limit and fall into the more pricey baggage fees

zipdoa

12-08-2014, 12:39 PM

Originally posted by pheoxs

Nice! I assumed they'd be over the weight limit and fall into the more pricey baggage fees

IIRC it was ~28lbs per tire, so I was just under the 65lbs limit

Tik-Tok

12-08-2014, 01:13 PM

Originally posted by zipdoa

Everything is good. I've read that k03 turbos are really only problematic in B5 S4's.

Yeah, the only problem I had with my turbo's, was that the oil return gaskets started leaking, and to replace them means taking the engine out.

If I didn't have so many other previous and impending problems with the car, I would have just done an upgrade at that point.

Still miss driving her. Especially on the highway.