FWIW; AS MENTIONED ABOVE MOST ALL MY TIRES COME IN VIA UPS AS 2 STRAPPED TOGETHER NOT WRAPPED.
My most recent mounted trailer tires came singular unwrapped via Fed.
However, here is the UPS guide for shipping Tires;
5. Prepare tires and bare metal items to ship without a box.
While a box always offers the best protection, items like tires, exhaust pipes, bumpers and other irregularly shaped bare metal auto parts may be shipped without a box if you pack them properly – and they're within UPS parcel size limits.
Shipping tires? Wrap them in cardboard to ensure they don't grip surfaces, stick to chutes or cause jams in transit. Apply your shipping label to the surface of cardboard that covers the tread, and then place clear tape over the label.
For bare metal items, securely tape pieces of corrugated cardboard around any sharp, pointy and protruding edges. Wrap the metal tightly with a protective surface like bubble wrap or plastic film to prevent scratches and dents. Apply your shipping label to the flattest, largest surface of the item.
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