From finding a supplier to receiving the container
Bulk tyre buyers do not need twenty disconnected articles saying “choose quality”. They need one path through product specification, supplier evaluation, quotation, trade terms, loading, documents and receiving. This resource centre connects those decisions.
Start with the question blocking your order. If the size list is unclear, use the technical guides. If the products are known but the commercial process is unclear, use the sourcing and shipping guides. Every article links back to the catalogue and quotation route.
Reviewed 2026-08-26 · For wholesale planning; final specifications and import requirements must be confirmed for each order.
Wholesale sourcing and supplier due diligence
Use this cluster when you are choosing a supplier, preparing a first RFQ or comparing offers that do not use the same commercial basis.
Container planning, trade terms and import documents
Use this cluster after the product list begins to stabilise. It helps convert a line-item order into a load that can be priced, documented, shipped and reconciled.
Product categories require different application data. OTR selection begins with machine and site. Agricultural selection includes soil, axle and implement conditions. Passenger tyre programmes begin with vehicle mix and sell-through.
Identify the need: list exact sizes, application and quantities from fleet, dealer or market evidence.
Check the catalogue: shortlist identifiable product references without treating website presence as guaranteed stock.
Prepare the RFQ: add destination, trade term, brands or tier, timing and document requirements.
Review the offer: compare product, price, stock/production status, terms, loading and evidence on the same basis.
Approve and reconcile: lock substitutions, review loading and document drafts, then inspect at receiving.
The guides are educational and cannot replace current manufacturer data, vehicle approval, customs advice, inspection or legal review. That limitation is part of good procurement: the final order must be specific to the product and destination.
Frequently asked questions
Where should a first-time tyre importer start?
Start with the supplier evaluation and how-to-buy guides, then build an itemised RFQ before comparing prices.
Why are wholesale tyre prices not shown as fixed online prices?
The exact product, quantity, stock or production status, trade term, destination and freight requirements change the commercial offer.
Are the guides a substitute for fitment or customs advice?
No. Final tyre suitability and destination requirements must be confirmed using current manufacturer, vehicle, wheel, customs and regulatory information.
How can I request a quotation?
Send sizes, quantities, application, preferred brands or tier, destination port, trade term and timing through the contact page.
