Buyer worksheet / alloy wheels
MotionPoint Sourcing Alloy Wheel RFQ Checklist
Record the constraints suppliers should quote
Use one row in your brief per wheel fitment and copy the same brief into each factory request. Mark a value as measured, drawing-specified or open. Separate a required specification from a preferred construction or finish.
| Check | What to record | Who confirms it |
|---|---|---|
| Application | Year, model, trim, axle, brake package, service duty and suspension changes. | Vehicle or fleet reviewer |
| Mounting dimensions | Rim diameter and width in inches, bolt count and PCD, offset and center bore in mm, lug-seat design and brake clearance. Specify measurement conventions for backspacing and offset. | Fitment reviewer and factory drawing owner |
| Load and test scope | Required load in lb or kg, service conditions, requested drawing revision and applicable test method. Ask for the load, sample ID, test setup and result in the report. | Buyer’s quality reviewer |
| Order basis | Quantity by wheel or set, ZIP code, packaging, requested delivery date and acceptance window for split shipments. State currency and whether any budget is per wheel, per set or total. | Procurement and receiving |
Check an alternative before accepting it
- Link the evidence. Ask the factory to identify its part, revision, plant and evidence scope. The December 2024 SAE J2530 scope is a reference for applicable passenger-car and light-truck aftermarket wheels. Review coverage for the quoted part before relying on a test report.
- Close interface deviations. Have the reviewer check the proposed drawing against the vehicle and, when appropriate, plan a sample fitment with the agreed fasteners and brake package. Log the observed clearances and leave unresolved dimensions on hold.
- Separate exceptions from price. A different construction can be worth considering if the buyer can verify the load and fitment, but price it as a separate option. Compare forged and cast routes against the same wheel diameter, rim width, offset, center bore and load rating. A forged route may address a mass target while a cast route may suit a lower budget; request actual part mass and evidence for the duty before accepting either. Keep tooling, test samples, cartons, freight and duty assumptions visible in the delivered comparison. Label the budget per wheel, per set with its wheel count, or per order. If a premium finish or additional inspection costs more, record that addition separately; a budget preference cannot waive a mounting or load requirement.
Check available constructions in the alloy wheel catalog.
Use the checklist in your inquiry
Include any open items and name the buyer-side reviewer who can close them.
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