Vossen independent procurement
Application briefs

Vossen wheel procurement for buyer programs

A fitment sheet for a distributor, a fleet and a catalog team starts with different questions. Record the intended vehicle and market before requesting samples.

Put the application on the quote line

Illustrative alloy wheel display samples

Aftermarket distributors

Compare a stock cast design and a custom 6061-T6 forging using the same rim width, wheel offset (ET), center bore, bolt pattern and load rating. Ask for mass with the same finish and hardware scope. A tooling deposit belongs on a separate line from sample and unit prices.

Illustrative wheel-end sample prepared for inspection

Fleet and service networks

List the axle, brake package, bead seat and wheel load rating by platform. Send the tire size, load index, speed rating, tread preference and route conditions if the wheel and tire are bought together. If a hub is in scope, add the OE cross reference, hub flange and ABS encoder ring details.

Illustrative open catalog worksheet and a wheel sample

Catalog and import teams

Group by fitment revision before grouping by finish. One supplier can simplify product photos, carton labels and replenishment. Multiple suppliers can cover more platforms but need a shared definition for color, radial runout, lateral runout and carton marks before mixed-container loading.

Three checks for each program

01

Fitment check

Confirm the PCD and offset against a drawing that includes the mounting face and brake envelope.

02

Sample check

Ask the inspector to record fixture, indicator position, runout and applicable drawing limits against the sample ID.

03

Market check

Have the buyer confirm the destination rules, then match any supplier report to the SKU, test scope and market.

Buying for more than one platform?

List the platform and intended quantities on each line. A shared rim diameter can still have a different mounting face or brake envelope.

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