Gentlemen.....just getting back on my feet from a serious month's long bout with the flu. In my experience with the tire issue, I am going to have to throw my hat in with Rob Love. Summit is your best deal..... if you live in Vancouver. Free shipping to any US point from here is about a 45 minute drive there and 45 minutes back for me Crossing over is another story or coming back is another. I have been 2 1/2 hours for a $100.00 (non military) part. I have bought all my tires off of Summit because of the free USA shipping. Here in British Columbia, we are only charged GST (5%) on the product only..... Not on the shipping.
However, all points put forward are very valid, just depends on the individual. Chris's point about time is money/or how far will you go to save $12.00 .....well that's up to you. I know people here who would walk to the North Pole and back for that 12 bucks. To me ...it's the price of going to the dance! I don't have a lot of spare time, so I have to make the most. My shop (hanger) is 45 minutes from where I live in Vancouver and 45 minutes back home. So going over to the USA to buy tires or military parts is beneficial if you keep it under the $250.00 level. Delivered directly to Canada, as Chris says, you have to re mortgage the house!
Mr Carriere's way of doing it (BULK) is a very good way if you can get everyone to agree and shop the price. Tough one to sometimes sell on this forum!
And as for "Speedway" Tires Rob, from what I have read on them, they are not DOT rated. Have an accident with those puppies on and you can kiss your insurance and ass "goodbye"!
Anyhow, that's just my 2 cents on the subject and as said....good points all around.
cheers
Robert