RFQ TO RELEASE
Work from one purchase specification so suppliers price the same product, packaging and inspection scope. We coordinate sourcing and document collection in China.
Discuss the buying brief
Record tire size, load index, speed rating and tread depth alongside axle position, destination and permitted substitutions. In a sample RFQ, enter 225/45R18 as the size and 95 as the load index, with the speed symbol recorded separately.
Compare currency, unit basis, named Incoterm location, MOQ by SKU and the date or condition that starts the lead-time clock.
Match the sidewall markings and tread depth record to the nominated model. For wheel samples, agree the radial runout and lateral runout limits at the drawing’s specified points. Record the fixture and measurement units before booking a third party.
Reconcile supplier packing lists, marks and lot counts. Buyer-appointed freight and customs providers handle carriage and clearance under their own terms.
Separate MOQ by SKU from the total order minimum. If a second supplier improves coverage, add separate pickup, lot traceability and inspection charges before judging the combined quote.
Compare casings at the same axle duty, load index, inflation pressure and speed rating. A low rolling resistance target may favor a different tread than a wet grip or tread life target. Keep the quoted options provisional if suppliers cannot show that their tests used comparable conditions.
Specification and revision
Comparable price basis
Shipment release record
Share your most recent specification and identify any quote inclusions that differ between suppliers. We can help organize those differences before you choose a sampling path.