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Goodyear sourcing services for tire buyers
We coordinate specification intake, supplier comparison, samples and inspection requests. You approve the specification, supplier and release conditions.
What you can ask the sourcing desk to coordinate
| Service | What the buyer can check |
|---|---|
| Tire brief review | A row per SKU with size, load index, speed rating, axle duty, target market and quantity. Flag single versus dual fitment when applicable. In an example row of 225/45R18 95W, store 225/45R18 as the size, 95 as the load index and W as the speed rating. Hold any size or marking substitution for buyer review. |
| Supplier and quote comparison | A side-by-side record with SKU, minimum quantity, named Incoterm place, validity, packaging and sample charges. For custom wheels and tires on the same brief, record the rim diameter, rim width, wheel offset (ET), center bore, pitch circle diameter (PCD) and load rating separately. A single supplier can simplify lot control. Multiple suppliers can cover a wider size mix, with separate evidence and consolidation checks. |
| Sample and document requests | Ask suppliers for sidewall photos, sample ID, proposed production site and the relevant report for the destination market. Keep system certificates separate from SKU-specific evidence. |
| Inspection coordination | Share the approved sample reference and agreed criteria with the selected inspector. Ask for marked tire photos, lot identifiers, quantities checked and a list of deviations. If the order includes a wheel assembly, agree the method and reference surface for radial runout and lateral runout before requesting measurements. The inspector records findings for buyer disposition. |
| Consolidation and handover | Reconcile the packing list against the approved quantity by size and supplier lot. Agree who checks marks, booking documents and handover. Carriage and customs clearance sit with the appointed parties. |
Use three handoffs to keep changes visible
Issue a revision-controlled brief
For a repeat buy, identify the prior approved SKU and lot requirements. For custom tires, confirm the design owner, sample criteria and any markings before soliciting quotes. Catalog replenishment can reduce tooling steps when the SKU and lot are confirmed. A custom route may be appropriate for a specified tread or marking, with separate sample approval.
Identify open differences in writing
Flag changes to bead seat, tread depth or construction. Compare rolling resistance claims using the same size, inflation pressure, load and test method where these conditions affect the result.
Record release decisions
Keep accepted deviations with the purchase order, sample and inspection record. If report scope cannot be matched to the SKU, record the gap before approving the line.
Turn a supplier quote into a comparison row
Send the tire markings and delivery basis. Include the lines you would consider substituting.
Send your sourcing brief