Assembly guide
Wheel and tire assembly sourcing guide
A buyer guide for preparing wheel and tire assembly sourcing requests.
Buyer fit
Who this page is for
Buyers who need to compare bare wheels with mounted wheel and tire assemblies.
Assembly RFQs need two sets of data
A wheel and tire assembly inquiry should include the wheel specification and the tire specification. Buyers should also describe valve, packing, labeling, and application needs.
Useful details to prepare
Include wheel size, bolt pattern, center bore, offset, finish, tire size, intended application, packing method, sample quantity, and first order quantity.
When to send photos
Photos can help clarify the target product, especially when drawings are not ready. For final confirmation, exact dimensions remain important.
Procurement FAQ
Questions buyers usually ask
What is different about assembly sourcing?
Assembly sourcing requires both wheel specification and tire pairing details, plus assembly, valve, packing, and labeling information.
Can buyers request only bare wheels?
Yes. Buyers can choose bare wheel sourcing or wheel and tire assembly sourcing depending on their program.
Should buyers include product photos?
Yes. Photos are useful for initial discussion, especially when drawings are not available.
Ready to send a sourcing request?
Include product specification, target quantity, market, packaging, and any drawings or sample references.