Compare forged and cast wheel offers against one fitment brief. Borbet independently coordinates supplier sourcing, samples and inspection for importers, distributors and aftermarket programs.
ALLOY WHEEL SAMPLE REVIEW
Send rim diameter and width, bolt pattern, wheel offset (ET), center bore and target load rating together. An offer with the correct pitch circle diameter (PCD) still needs review of brake clearance, fastener seat and barrel profile.
Browse the sourcing catalogAsk whether blanks or tooling are shared across sizes, then request separate sample and setup costs for each requested geometry.
Request the available mold sizes, load documentation and finish codes against the exact configuration under review.
Separate gloss, matte and machined-face lines in the RFQ. Define the finish reference and packaging protection before comparing unit prices.
| Review point | Forged offer | Cast offer |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | Check blank and machining envelope against the target rim diameter and rim width. Example request format: 18 × 8 in. | Check mold and machining allowances. |
| Setup | Separate drawing changes and sample machining from the production price. | Separate mold ownership and finish setup from the production price. |
| Weight | Request measured mass for the quoted width and offset. | Compare measured mass in kg for the same rim width, wheel offset (ET) and stated load rating. |
| Verification | Match the sample revision and reported test specimen to the quote. | Ask how the offered casting and finish variants relate to the reported specimen. |
A process label is a starting point. Use matching dimensions, finish scope and evidence before comparing costs.
Record the vehicle and brake package, fitment dimensions, quantity split and destination market.
Align quotations by SKU, currency, tooling, minimum order quantity and named Incoterm location.
Log sample revisions, the buyer’s inspection criteria and open document questions before sign-off.
Reconcile box markings, packing list and handoff details with the supplier and the buyer’s logistics provider.
Align invoice, carton count and destination port.
Build a size and finish matrix with replenishment rules.
Record caliper envelope and fastener seat before test fitting.
Keep dimensions and images tied to each SKU revision.
Link the offered SKU, dimensional drawing and finish reference.
Separate tooling, sample, packaging and transport costs in the price comparison.
Check that the sampled lot and measurement method are identified.
Compare the tested wheel markings and configuration to the offered part.
Document the accepted finish, fitment observations and any open deviations.
Agree which evidence must be closed before the order moves to shipment.
Those fields can start a search. Request a drawing review with rim width, offset, center bore, fastener seat, brake envelope and load rating before approving a sample.
Record it as a scope gap. Ask the issuer or supplier for a traceable applicability statement and have the buyer or appointed specialist review it for the intended market.
A mixed load can cover more sizes. It adds work to reconcile carton markings, lot records and collection dates. A single source can simplify those checks when its offer covers the brief.
Ask the quoting supplier to separate its minimum by part number and finish, identify tooling dependencies, and state when the proposed schedule starts.
Include the destination and quantity split. Mark open dimensions so they stay visible through quote review.
Start an RFQ