604toaster

Thanks Edwen. I really appreciate this info.
Lets keep this one a sticky =)

alSpeed2k

Does anyone know of any shipping hubs in either Blaine or Bellingham?

undeRwhelmed

Great Info.

I've bought my last few sets of tires from Tire Rack; back when i lived in Edmonton. I couldn't get them cheaper anywhere in canada, even with an auto-xers discount. Well, except for Talon Tire in Quebec, who had a contingency with our club.

I'm curious if there's any other strategies for those of us living on the island. Taking the ferry to the US mainland to pick them up wouldn't be very cost effective. I'm guessing we don't have much option but to ship them here, or ferry and pick them up and get them mounted on the car in the US and not claim them on the way home so as to save the duty and taxes. Any other way to do it?

SumAznGuy

I just bought something over the internet and that company said the closest Fedex hub is in Bellingham.
The address is 4373 Mitchell Way, Bellingham 98226.

Google maps shows it is just off of exit 258, right by Bellingham airport.

I know my brother in-law uses a shipping place in Blaine that closes at 3pm on saturdays.

SumAznGuy

For the island guys, your best bet is to check the shipping cost to the island and then compare that to the ferry cost.
For example, if shipping is only $25 more than shipping to Pt. Roberts and it cost $45 to take the ferry, then I would say get it shipped to your home.

alSpeed2k

In Blaine, I found a place called Blaine Enterprise. It's run by a couple from their home.

Blaine Enterprise
936 Peace Portal Drive
Blaine, Washington
98230
(360) 332-6825

You would replace "Blaine Enterprise" with your name. You do not need to contact them before using them, at the same time, they won't call you to let you know it has arrived. The lady said you should track your parcel via the shippers tracking system.

joboo

Ya for islands guys- I use at the airport Seawings express. They have warehouse in Blaine and all you have to do is clear customs at the airport and save big money.

zulutango

what is a good recommended tire for Vancouver's often wet weather?

alSpeed2k

The stock Re050 is alright for the Vancouver weather. For the winter, I would go with snow tires though.

Welcome to the board!

F1fan56

Try the Nokian WR tires for wet weather. They are quite amazing in the wet and are also certified as a snow tire. The WR is also speed rated and designed for year-round use enough to have an 80,000 km warranty.

They aren't as good as a summer high-performance tire but certainly will keep you mobile if you want to drive your S2K in the winter.















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