Buyer applications

Hankook tire procurement by application

A fleet replacement list, a distributor assortment and a mixed-container import order need different checks before supplier comparison.

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What each buying team should specify

Fleet maintenance

List steer, drive and trailer sizes separately. Note single or dual use, operating pressure and repeated duty such as stop-start urban service.

Wholesale distribution

Give target quantity by size, speed rating and pattern. Mark which slow-moving SKUs can share a shipment and which labels must stay consistent.

Import programs

Give the destination port, market, planned Incoterm and marking instructions. Keep the buyer's regulatory acceptance criteria on the RFQ.

Service networks

Include vehicle and axle references, approved rims, seasonal conditions and substitution policy. Keep incompatible service descriptions in separate catalog entries.

Illustrative buying decisions

Three trade-offs to resolve before ordering

Highway fleet comparing two tread proposals

A lower rolling resistance result helps the efficiency comparison if the reports use comparable load, inflation, speed and test conditions. For routes with frequent rain or high scrub, request wet grip and wear evidence separately. Flag any incompatible method before ranking the proposals.

Distributor balancing a single source against multiple sources

One supplier can simplify pack markings and lot traceability. Multiple sources may fill more size lines, while requiring separate evidence and batch records. Ask for pallet dimensions, packing quantities and origin details before comparing delivered costs.

Importer choosing a catalog pattern or a custom run

For the catalog offer, verify the exact batch, sidewall designation and destination requirements. For the custom offer, check whether a tread or marking change moves the proposed SKU outside the cited document scope. Confirm sample release, MOQ and timing with the supplier.

Tell us where the tires will work

Route, axle duty and fitment limits give suppliers a clearer brief.

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