01 / Catalog
Browse tire programs
Start with passenger, light truck and commercial tire lines.
Open catalogBuyer and application matrix
Dunlop sourcing by buyer and application
Match a tire or wheel-end brief to the work it will do and the evidence your receiving team needs.
02 / Quote desk
Submit a size list
Share quantities, axle duties and destination before comparing offers.
Specify the application before the SKU
Importers · passenger tires
Record size, load index, speed rating, wet grip requirement and destination labels. In a sample 225/45R18 95W line, evaluate the complete service description. A nominal size match leaves both ratings open.
Fleets · commercial and specialty tires
Quote steer, drive and trailer positions separately. Give each route surface, duty cycle, single or dual load index, speed rating and tread target. For off-road duty add casing construction, ply rating, heat exposure and cut risk.
Wheel distributors · alloy and steel
Specify pitch circle diameter (PCD), wheel offset (ET), center bore, rim diameter and width, finish, vehicle and load rating. For a sample 5 × 114.3 bolt pattern and ET35 offset, confirm the remaining fitment dimensions, brake clearance and applicable market scope.
Service networks · hubs and bearings
Send OE cross reference or VIN and application. Specify hub flange dimensions, ABS encoder ring type and pole count, wheel speed sensor interface, bearing bore, OD and width, seal lip and included hardware.
Accessory programs · service parts
List TPMS interface and vehicle platform, valve hole size or fastener thread and seat, materials and surface treatment. For weights or adapters, include placement constraints and the packaging and service kit configuration.
Import desks · shipment consolidation
Separate target market from destination port when cargo routes through a hub. Compare carton marks, count by SKU, mixed-container loading and named trade terms before scheduling handoff.
Trade-offs to record in the brief
When does rolling resistance matter most?
Steady highway duty may favor lower rolling resistance. Frequent wet stops or rough surfaces can move wet grip and tread life ahead of energy use. Compare reports by size, load and method, then record sample wear by axle and route. Results from a different duty cycle are a weak basis for selection.
Forged, cast or flow-formed?
Forging may suit a weight target or custom geometry. Casting and flow forming can fit different tooling and quote constraints. Compare options at the same load rating, wheel offset and finish and ask for matched radial runout, lateral runout and test scope. Process name alone does not establish fit or strength.
Single supplier or a mixed order?
A single supplier can simplify traceability and communication. A multi-supplier mix can cover more sizes, but each carton mark and line item needs its own evidence trail. Compare the packed volume, inspection scope and supplier responsibilities before combining prices.
Integrated hub or serviceable bearing?
An integrated hub unit reduces separate assembly operations on applicable platforms. A serviceable bearing can retain repair options where preload and seal installation are controlled. Use the OE drawing and sample to check the flange, seal and encoder before approving either configuration.
Sourcing intake
Tell us where it will run
Describe the vehicle or application, expected loads and target market. List mandatory dimensions separately from preferences.