03-02-2022, 04:13 PM | #1 |
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rims and tires check in on plane
Has anyone ever checked in rims and tires on a plane? Especially someone going to the UK? any problems?
I am deflating and packaging the tires, but just want to make sure it is possible. |
03-02-2022, 04:40 PM | #2 |
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No, and I have never seen it (and I've travelled a bit and seen crazy packages checked in)! I suppose as long as packaged properly, and within weight and dimension limits, then why not? Call the airline
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03-03-2022, 03:28 PM | #3 |
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Tell them they are emotional support tires and you can take them as a carry on . But seriously, I'd think there might be a cheaper shipping option, especially for things as sturdy as wheels/tires - just protect the face and you could probably throw them off a bridge w/o hurting anything.
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I checked online, and it seems like ppl have carried rims/tires with no problem. We'll find out how it goes. |
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03-06-2022, 07:35 AM | #5 |
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All went well, no questions and no problems checking them in. Now time to mount them on my car
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Given I am priority flyer, I was allowed 3 luggages and wife 3. So we got them on along with our luggage for no extra cost . Here's a pic. |
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Nice work!!
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I need to get some wheels (only, no tires) from Seattle to Paris...this might be and option!
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he's talking about having "status" on an airline. for instance, I currently have Platinum Pro status on American Airlines and I am entitled to 3 free bags due to the amount of travel I did last year with AA.
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Not really sure why you deflated the tires... leaving them inflated would've provided a bit of extra protection (and fully deflating tires can, in rare cases, cause the bead to unseat which would mean you'd have to get them re-mounted).
But happy it worked out for you!
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