01 / Catalog
Browse product lines
Review tire families by vehicle, service description and tread requirement before sending a shortlist.
Open catalogChina sourcing desk / Passenger & commercial tires
BFGoodrich Tire Procurement
Source passenger and commercial tires through an independent China procurement desk. Turn a size list into a brief that suppliers can price on the same terms.
02 / Brief
Submit a sourcing brief
Have sizes and volumes ready? Add the target market and destination port so quotes can state the same delivery basis.
Start an RFQCatalog paths
Specify the job before the tread
Passenger car tires
Separate touring, seasonal and replacement requests by size and service description.
225/45R18 · load index · speed rating
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Commercial vehicle tires
Specify axle position and single or dual use where the supplier distinguishes load ratings.
Axle duty · service description · units
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Custom truck tires
Separate repeat orders from requests for a new tread, marking or casing specification.
Duty cycle · casing · tread depth
Review catalogInput schema
Build a supplier-ready specification
| Sidewall reference | Record the complete marking, including size, load index and speed rating. A size string such as 225/45R18 leaves service description open. |
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| Use and volume | State vehicle, axle position, tread pattern, surface, quantities per size and destination port. |
| Destination | Record the target market separately from the port so the supplier knows which labeling and documentation to address. |
| Mounting | Supply pitch circle diameter (PCD), wheel offset (ET), center bore, rim diameter and rim width. |
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| Acceptance | Record load rating, vehicle, finish, radial runout and lateral runout limits, and any drawing revision. |
| Part identity | Provide the OE cross reference, vehicle or VIN, hub flange dimensions and installation hardware scope. |
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| Interfaces | Confirm the ABS encoder ring, wheel speed sensor interface, bearing preload where relevant, and seal lip specification. |
RFQ checkpoints
Four decisions before release
- 01
Agree on the size lines
Separate mandatory sidewall values from preferences. Mark open specifications before seeking quotations.
- 02
Normalize quotations
Compare currency, units per line, MOQ, the named Incoterm place, sample fees and lead-time assumptions.
- 03
Review the sample
Map markings, tread, packing and the sample reference to the quoted SKU. Record exceptions before approving a lot.
- 04
Reconcile shipment records
Check purchase lines against the packing list, carton markings and shipment document checklist.
Buyer programs
Procurement briefs by use case
Importers
Set the destination market before asking for marking and label evidence.
Distributors
List order quantities by size so a mixed order can be priced by line.
Fleets
Record axle duty, service description and the routes that govern tread selection.
Service networks
Record the vehicle fitment source and identify any acceptable substitutes in advance.
Evidence register
Know who supplied each record
Supplier-provided
Quoted specification
Match the declared size, service description and tread code to the quotation revision.
Supplier-provided
Document scope
Identify the issuing party and product or site covered before accepting a certificate or report.
Third-party
Sample check
Record the sample code, inspection scope and deviations for the buyer to review.
Third-party
Lot inspection
Set the lot reference, sample selection and acceptance criteria before an inspection is booked.
Buyer-approved
Release conditions
Mark unresolved differences in marking, tread or packaging for written approval.
Buyer-approved
Shipping checklist
Reconcile order quantities with packing records and confirm who handles export documents.
Before you request pricing
Tire sourcing questions
When does a stock program make sense?
Stock lines can suit replenishment if the quoted size, load index and date-code policy are acceptable. Custom programs can specify tread or marking, but the buyer must review samples, MOQ and tooling terms before comparing delivery.
How should I weigh rolling resistance against grip and wear?
Describe the route and surface before picking a priority. Compare rolling resistance, wet grip and expected wear with matching size, load and test conditions. Ask for SKU-specific evidence when a supplier claims a difference.
Can the order combine several suppliers?
A single supplier simplifies labeling and lot records. Several suppliers may cover more sizes, with added work to align packaging, inspection scope and consolidation responsibilities.
What can a supplier document verify?
An ISO or IATF management-system document concerns the named site and scope. Market evidence must identify the relevant tire and requirement. Supplier MOQ and lead time are reviewed after the specification is clarified.
Open a request
Put the size list to work
Send quantities by size and identify which lines can accept a substitute. The brief gives the procurement desk enough context to start supplier comparison.
- Record the full service description
- State the destination and target market
- Flag document or sample requirements