Supplier identity
Match legal entity and site on the quote and any management system certificate. Review the scope separately from the tire’s product evidence.
Fitment & Specs / Review worksheet
Build a tire RFQ for the Pirelli procurement desk
A size designation identifies part of the request. Record duty, load and destination so two supplier offers can be reviewed against the same intended use.
Put these on each line
- Vehicle, axle and duty profile
- Size, load index and speed rating
- Quantity, market and evidence required
Specification worksheet
Use one row per requested SKU. If a supplier offers a substitute, retain the original requirement beside the proposed value.
| Scope | Specify in the RFQ | Compare before approval |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger and commercial tires | Full size and service description, such as 225/45R18 95W as a notation example. Include axle, single or dual fitment where applicable, tread, route, quantity and port. | Match the offer and sample sidewall to the size, load index and speed rating. Ask for size-specific test or label evidence scoped to the intended market. |
| Off-road and specialty tires | Specify equipment, surface, loaded duty, operating speed, casing type and expected exposure to cuts or heat. | Compare tread and casing options on the same duty. Ask for the test method, duration, load and conditions before ranking resistance or durability claims. |
| Alloy and commercial wheels | Record rim diameter and width, PCD, offset (ET), center bore, load rating, finish and vehicle. State bead seat and hardware interface where relevant. | Compare forged and cast options using the specified load, drawing, finish and validation scope. Ask how radial and lateral runout were measured and which wheel was checked. |
| Hub assemblies and bearing kits | Provide OE or cross reference, vehicle or VIN-derived variant, hub flange, ABS encoder ring, bearing bore/OD/width, seal lip and installation scope. | Match drawings and sensor interfaces. Compare an integrated hub with a serviceable bearing only for an eligible application and confirm the required preload and installation procedure. |
| Wheel-end accessories | Record thread, dimensions, material, finish, wheel interface and packaging. Identify sensor protocol where relevant. | Match the drawing revision and inspect sample markings or hardware contents against the actual vehicle or wheel application. |
Which record answers which question?
Product scope
Check the product identifier, size, revision and issuing body. Ask the buyer to confirm target-market requirements before treating a document as relevant.
Comparable testing
Record method and revision, sample identification, test load and inflation conditions. Ask the laboratory or supplier to resolve any gaps before ranking reported values.
Sample match
Record markings, tread and visible construction details. Tie acceptance back to the submitted SKU and document any proposed deviation.
Bid comparison
Put stock lot availability and custom sample approval on separate lines. Confirm MOQ by SKU, packaging and named trade term in each offer.
Buyer sign-off
Record who accepted the revised specification, which documents remain open and when a change requires re-review.