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Tire procurement / China

Dunlop tire sourcing for bulk orders

An independent China procurement desk for passenger and commercial tire buyers.

Close-up of unbranded commercial tire tread
01 / Catalog

Browse tire programs

Start with passenger, light truck and commercial tire lines.

Open catalog
02 / Quote desk

Submit a size list

Share quantities, axle duties and destination before comparing offers.

Tire lines to source

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Passenger car tires

Passenger car tires

PCR / Daily use

Light truck tires

Light truck tires

LT / Delivery fleets

Truck & bus tires

Truck & bus tires

TBR / Axle programs

SUV tires

SUV tires

SUV / Mixed roads

What belongs on the size list?

Tire and route

Size and service description
Record the complete sidewall designation. In an illustrative 225/45R18 95W line, record 225/45R18 as the size, 95 as the load index and W as the speed rating. Use the vehicle specification to establish the required ratings.
Duty and pattern
Give the axle position, route surface, expected load and climate. Add tread pattern and tread depth requirements if the vehicle program specifies them.

Commercial basis

Quantity and mix
List units by SKU and any permitted substitution separately, so each supplier can price the same mix.
Delivery basis
Specify the target market, destination port and requested Incoterm with named place. Keep mixed-container loading and documentation charges visible in the comparison.

Three handoffs before shipment

01

Freeze the brief

Separate mandatory ratings from preferences before sharing a size list with suppliers.

02

Compare the offers

Put each SKU, packaging basis, MOQ and commercial term on the same comparison sheet. Keep any missing field open.

03

Release with evidence

Agree sample review and inspection scope, then reconcile packing list, invoice and cargo marks before carrier handoff.

Who uses the desk?

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Importers

Importers

Tire distributors

Tire distributors

Fleet buyers

Fleet buyers

Service networks

Service networks

01Size-list revision
02Comparable quote
03Sample findings
04Shipment checklist

Questions before you send a brief

Tire selection

Yes, when both candidates meet the required size and load and speed ratings. Ask for comparable wet grip and rolling resistance evidence for the same size and market. For stop-start or abrasive duty, use sample wear observations on the intended route before treating fuel use as the deciding factor.

Record the vehicle requirement and market first. Keep proposed substitutions separate for buyer review, especially when service description or axle fit changes.

Orders and documents

A stock program can simplify repeat orders when the quoted SKU and lot meet the brief. A custom program can fix details such as casing, tread or packaging, with its own sample plan and supplier-specific MOQ. Confirm availability and dates on the selected quote.

Request supplier system certificates for the relevant site and scope. For product evidence, ask for the applicable market requirement and a document that identifies the offered SKU or the model family and size range covering it.

Send one list for comparison

Include the required ratings and units by size. Flag alternatives you would consider so they can be quoted separately.