Unbranded tires at a distributor receiving dock

Applications / Commercial buying programs

BFGoodrich Tire Sourcing by Application

Fleet duty, distribution mix and catalog coverage change which specifications and documents belong in a purchase brief.

Three ways to build the tire order

Generic delivery vans parked at a logistics depot

Commercial fleets

Record axle position, single or dual use, load index, speed rating and route surface. A low rolling resistance requirement and a wet-grip requirement should be compared for the same size and test conditions. Ask the supplier to identify the method, load, inflation and sample ID before using a result to compare two options.

Unbranded replacement tires on receiving racks

Replacement distributors

Build a mix by exact size and service description. For example, split 225/45R18 quote rows when the load index or speed rating differs. Stock can support repeat sizes where the lot and date-code policy match. Custom markings or tread may need separate sample approval, MOQ and packaging terms.

Tire sidewall reference being recorded at an inspection desk

Service networks

Keep vehicle fitment references alongside the tire size. For a mixed wheel-and-tire request, record rim diameter and width, pitch circle diameter (PCD), wheel offset (ET), center bore and load rating as distinct fields. Check any substitution against the buyer’s fitment source before approving it.

Acceptance checks for any program

Match sidewall and label markings to the quoted size and destination market.

Record lot code, tire inflation or test load where relevant, and the result with its unit and method.

Choose one supplier for simpler records or compare multiple sources against one packing and inspection brief.

Start with the operating conditions

Share the vehicle, duty cycle and destination market before requesting comparisons.

Send a program brief