Aftermarket retail
Set the wheel finish, cap and hardware mix per listing. Check brake envelope and fastener seat before publishing a fitment claim.
Application notes
Use the application to decide which dimensions, evidence and receiving checks belong on the purchase order.
Set the wheel finish, cap and hardware mix per listing. Check brake envelope and fastener seat before publishing a fitment claim.
Give axle loading, speed and duty cycle. For steel wheels, specify rim construction and bead seat along with diameter and load rating.
Describe terrain, cuts, heat exposure and loaded operating conditions. Compare tread options against the duty rather than appearance.
Identify OE references, axle side and which sensors, seals and mounting hardware the service kit must include.
| Product line | RFQ inputs | Verification checkpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Alloy and commercial wheels | Rim diameter and width, PCD, offset, center bore, load rating, finish, vehicle and target market | Ask the inspection provider to compare radial and lateral runout with the approved drawing using the agreed mounting datum. |
| Passenger and commercial tires | Size, load index, speed rating, tread, usage, quantities by size and destination port | Check whether a lower rolling resistance option meets the buyer’s wet grip and service-life requirements. Compare evidence for the same size, load and stated test conditions. |
| Off-road and specialty tires | Size, casing, duty cycle, terrain, required load and speed range, tread and port | Record the load and travel cycle beside the supplier’s limits. Ask how cut resistance and heat buildup were evaluated for that casing. |
| Wheel hub assemblies | OE cross reference, vehicle or VIN-derived fitment, axle, hub flange, ABS encoder and hardware | Match the proposed flange and ABS interface to the application. Check encoder orientation and sensor clearance against the drawing or reference sample. |
| Wheel bearings and kits | OE reference, bore, outer diameter, width, bearing preload, seal lip and kit contents | Compare an integrated hub with a serviceable bearing only where the platform permits both. Check who controls preload and seal installation for the chosen route. |
| Wheel-end accessories | Platform, thread pitch, seat profile, material, surface treatment and packaging | Verify thread and seating geometry with the mating part. A matching thread by itself leaves the contact surface unverified. |