What must fit?
Record wheel diameter, approved rim width and service description. Ask for the data sheet for the exact tire size and construction. If the tire is for a dual assembly, confirm spacing and the dual load rating with your installer.
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Alternatives Guide from AlloyQuest Sourcing
Compare the decisions you can verify before committing to a tire order.
Write down where a supplier may vary the offer
Separate the measurements and service requirements the tire must meet from the choices you want to compare. When an offer changes a must-have, set it aside for your fitment reviewer. A preference such as packaging or delivery staging can remain open while factories quote.
Three decisions to make first
What duty matters?
Choose the axle position, route surface and seasonal service. For fleets weighing rolling resistance against tread service, describe fuel use and replacement intervals as separate observations. A result from one route cannot rank all alternatives.
Which costs are open?
List factory price, inland transport, receiving and applicable duties as separate rows. Add minimum orders by size and define whether samples count toward a future order.
Move through the comparison in order
The scale illustrates steps in a buying brief. It records the sequence of decisions.
For a sample check, record the part number, lot code and inspection date. Compare sidewall markings and visible bead condition with the approved sheet at the receiving bench. If a condition differs, set the sample aside and ask the supplier for an explanation before it enters service.
Documents to request for the offered part
- Part identityManufacturer, plant, drawing revision and lot marking.
- Test scopeExact size, configuration, load and test condition.
- Arrival checkQuantity, labeling, visible damage and lot reconciliation.
Ask the supplier to identify which US marking and regulatory requirements apply. The required document can depend on the tire type and its intended road use. Review the offered configuration with the buyer’s compliance lead.
Use this worksheet with the inquiry catalogRequest an alternative tire review
Send the known size and duty first. List any deviations that your installer or buying team is willing to evaluate.
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