Current:
CP-e: Xcel Nano Intake/ Nviscid TIP/ TMIC/ HPFP/ Stage 2 REM/xFlex Driv/ Pass EM 75/ UR 3" Turbo- Back Exhaust/ RichTune Custom/ HKS SSQV Typ 3/ DBA 4000 Rotors/ Remsa Pads/ Tein SS Coilovers/ Whiteline (F&R) Sway Bars/ AutoExe: Turbo Suction Kit/ Strut Tower Bar/ Floor Cross Bar/ Lower Arm Bar (F&R)/ Sports Steering Wheel/TWM: A6 Leopard Gearknob/ Solid Base Bushings/ Work: 11R-FT 18X8.5/ RS Lock Nuts/ CP-e Tow Plate/ Yokohama AD08Delivery/ Install: HKS EVC6/ JBR: Oil Catch Can
Sadly it is. Word from Ben at Tirerack is the they are not allowed to sell Yokohama outside USA.
That said, shop around in AU. I got a good deal that makes me think Yokohama might have dropped their prices somewhat in AUS.
Bought mine from Andvance Tyres and More in Hornsby http://www.tyresandmore.com.au/stores/Hornsby
How much did you pay for them? If Australian prices don't come down or Tirerack aren't allowed to ship then I will just buy a set of Hankooks instead. Yokohama are dreamin` if they think they can pull that kind of crap.
Current:
CP-e: Xcel Nano Intake/ Nviscid TIP/ TMIC/ HPFP/ Stage 2 REM/xFlex Driv/ Pass EM 75/ UR 3" Turbo- Back Exhaust/ RichTune Custom/ HKS SSQV Typ 3/ DBA 4000 Rotors/ Remsa Pads/ Tein SS Coilovers/ Whiteline (F&R) Sway Bars/ AutoExe: Turbo Suction Kit/ Strut Tower Bar/ Floor Cross Bar/ Lower Arm Bar (F&R)/ Sports Steering Wheel/TWM: A6 Leopard Gearknob/ Solid Base Bushings/ Work: 11R-FT 18X8.5/ RS Lock Nuts/ CP-e Tow Plate/ Yokohama AD08Delivery/ Install: HKS EVC6/ JBR: Oil Catch Can
Yep either RS-3's or maybe get a set of Bridgestone's because at least they have started dropping their prices in Aus.
Current:
CP-e: Xcel Nano Intake/ Nviscid TIP/ TMIC/ HPFP/ Stage 2 REM/xFlex Driv/ Pass EM 75/ UR 3" Turbo- Back Exhaust/ RichTune Custom/ HKS SSQV Typ 3/ DBA 4000 Rotors/ Remsa Pads/ Tein SS Coilovers/ Whiteline (F&R) Sway Bars/ AutoExe: Turbo Suction Kit/ Strut Tower Bar/ Floor Cross Bar/ Lower Arm Bar (F&R)/ Sports Steering Wheel/TWM: A6 Leopard Gearknob/ Solid Base Bushings/ Work: 11R-FT 18X8.5/ RS Lock Nuts/ CP-e Tow Plate/ Yokohama AD08Delivery/ Install: HKS EVC6/ JBR: Oil Catch Can
RE-11's yea, didn't know they were out of production, they are definitely still available to buy.
Ok.
this is the results of my research in trying to bypass the restrictions preventing tirerack from shipping Michelins/Yokohamas into Australia by using another retailer. More like a rant with some facts
The main obstacle is mainly shipping charges which can be rather exorbitant.
I have managed to work out the most cost effective way theoretically to get it done.
This is a theoretical case study below to help any future member:
Michelin Supersports 225/45/18 x4 - total USD$968 (4 tyres = 0.441 cubit metre)
Freight charge via sea (est. time 20 days)
Charges below seem to be around the ballpark figure through my research +/- AUD80
USA CHARGES
LAX CFS THROUGH TO MELBOURNE CFS USD 130.00 PER CBM /1000 KGS
EBAF USD 30.00 PER CBM / 1000 KGS
DOCUMENTATION USD 65.00
AES FILING PER SUPPLIER USD 55.00
MELBOURNE LOCAL CHARGES
AUSTRALIAN PORT CHARGES AUD 75.00 PER CBM / 1000 KGS
DELIVERY ORDER FEE AUD 65.00 PER SHIPMENT
DELIVERY ORDER FEE AUD 60.00 PER SHIPMENT
SEA CARGO/CMR/SECURITY ALL INCL AUD 50.00 PER SHIPMENT
GST OF 10% APPLICABLE ON ARRIVAL CHARGES
EXCHANGE AT BANK RATE PLUS 2.5%
Looking at the charges above:
Total Charges for shipping: USD 280 and AUD250 = approx AUD550 - 580 inclusive of GST
OUCH!! as they allow minimum of 1CBM shipping.
The only way around this is to get 2 set of 4 tyres and cope the 10% gst and maximum 5% custom duty and divide the shipping over 2 sets of tyres so:
Total tyres value = USD$1936 (I'm going to assume AUD1=USD1 make things easier)
Total duty and gst to be paid = AUD290.40
Custom declaration AUD$70 once off per shipment
Shipping cost AUD580
Total cost for 2 sets approx AUD$2876.40
Cost per set $1438.20
Cheapest RRP I could get here is AUD$1640
And all this doesnt include if quarantine doesnt like your goods and say they need to inspect it and more crap. I say Michelin International, you really suck because you know it aint worth our time.
I guess I'll be giving my business to Pirelli.
Have you tried using shipito.com for a shipping redirect? That could be worth a try.
I tried them. Its not the weight of the tyres that are of the issue. Its the volumetric size which makes them weight equal to 70-80kg!! Around that ballpark. If it wasnt for the volumetric size, the cost of shipping would be around $280-$300 which still makes it viable.
Thats what I got from estimation with the shipito shipping calculator thats why I started looking at sea freight.
I reckon tirerack have enough volume coming through to Australia so its hard even for sea freight to beat their air freight prices.
Has anyone tried using a freight forwarding service such as Shipito or MyUSA for cheaper shipping?
yeah tried them. Just beware when you use their shipping estimator (comGateway) they only take into account the weight not volumetric weight so you can be stung there as all the freight companies once they know its a large size shipment will quickly take into account volumetric weight.
I think shipito and MyUSA will quote you first so make sure you tell them the size of the tyres
Have you read the above post :-P
Seriously though, I'm that guy right now and air seems to be cheaper.
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Agreed Justin if tirerack send straight from their warehouse to you. I think its because of their huge volume to Australia :P
bought from tire rack just a week ago, set of michelins. cost $250 Fedex economy. got here in 5 days...