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Accuride commercial wheel sourcing

Accuride is an independent China procurement desk for truck, trailer and specialty vehicle wheels. Start with your wheel reference or tell us how the vehicle is used.

Unbranded steel truck wheel
01 / Catalog path

Browse product lines

Start with the rim profile and application, from highway truck to agricultural and industrial equipment.

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Wheel specification review
02 / RFQ path

Submit a sourcing brief

Send dimensions, duty cycle, quantity and destination so we can compare the scope before you request samples.

01 · Product sourcing

Start with your wheel application

Steel wheel procurement begins with the fitment and load, then moves to finish, packaging and order quantities.

Highway steel wheels

Highway steel wheels

Match hub or stud piloting, bolt circle, center bore and load rating. For dual fitment, check offset and tire spacing as a pair.

Truck · BusBrowse references
Trailer wheels

Trailer wheels

Confirm rim width, flange profile, brake clearance and the full loaded axle configuration before comparing quotes.

Trailer · FleetBrowse references
Industrial and agricultural rims

Industrial and agricultural rims

Record the bead seat and rim construction. For multi-piece assemblies, identify the rim base and matching ring markings.

Agriculture · IndustrialBrowse references

02 · Fitment notes

What goes into a usable RFQ?

Mounting and rim profile

Confirm the rim diameter × width, bead seat and piloting method. Record PCD, wheel offset (ET), center bore, fastener seat, brake clearance, load rating and finish. Ask for radial and lateral runout limits with their measurement datum.

Weight, clearance and finish

Compare cast and forged options against the same fitment drawing. Forging may make a lower-mass design feasible, while casting may suit a target cost and geometry. Ask for actual wheel mass, PCD, ET, bore, brake clearance and the supplier's model-specific load evidence.

Size and duty

List size, load index, speed rating, tread pattern, operating surface, quantity and destination port. For OTR orders, include construction, load and haul conditions. Compare rolling resistance, wet grip and expected wear using results from the same test conditions.

OE cross reference and interfaces

Send the OE cross reference and vehicle or VIN fitment details with hub flange and bolt pattern. Confirm ABS encoder type and orientation, connector, bearing bore/OD/width, preload method, seal lip and installation hardware. For accessories, add thread pitch, material, finish and pack count.

03 · Procurement process

From brief to shipment

01

Clarify the brief

Turn the wheel marking and application into a shared list of fixed and open requirements.

02

Compare quotes

Align product revision, pack count, MOQ, lead-time trigger and named Incoterm location.

03

Verify the sample

Record the accepted drawing revision and agree on inspection points before releasing the order.

04

Coordinate dispatch

Match cartons, packing list and shipment documents to the agreed order and port handoff.

04 · Buyers we support

Source against the job the wheel must do

Aftermarket distributors

Aftermarket distributors

Truck and bus fleets

Truck and bus fleets

Trailer service teams

Trailer service teams

Industrial vehicle buyers

Industrial vehicle buyers

05 · Verification

Evidence before commitment

Keep supplier records, third-party findings and buyer approvals separate.

Supplier drawing

Request the dimensional drawing and revision that match the quoted rim. Use the drawing to settle mounting details before ordering a sample.

Buyer-approved sample

Record the sample marking, finish and fitment disposition against the reference used to order it.

Document scope

Match any supplier quality-system certificate to its legal entity, site and validity. Match any product approval or test report separately to the SKU, market and revision.

Third-party inspection

Agree on a measurement datum, runout tolerance and escalation rule. Keep the inspector’s observations tied to the sampled lot.

Quotation record

Compare price, packing, quantity breaks, Incoterm and named place on one sheet. Flag any exclusions with an owner.

Dispatch checklist

Reconcile wheel references and carton counts across markings, packing lists and the forwarder’s handoff record.

06 · Buyer questions

Before you send your brief

Fitment

Is wheel diameter enough for a quote?

It establishes the size family. Add rim width and profile, bolt circle, center bore, offset, load rating and mounting style. A photo of the wheel marking can help the supplier identify the right drawing.

How should I source a split rim wheel?

Identify the rim base and ring by their markings. Ask for the manufacturer’s matching component list and approved service instructions. Have trained personnel assess the assembly before it is used.

Ordering

When can I compare lead times?

Compare them after suppliers confirm the same drawing revision, finish and quantity. Ask whether the clock starts at order acceptance, tooling release, sample approval or another milestone.

Can several suppliers share one shipment?

Consolidation can widen the size mix, with more work to align carton labels, document cutoffs and pickup dates. Agree on the staging point and responsibility for a late lot before placing orders.

Have the wheel marking handy?

Send it with the axle position, order quantity and destination port. We can start with the details you already have.

Send a brief