01 / Capture
Provide the vehicle or platform, year and existing wheel details. Include drawings and photographs where useful, together with quantity and target market.
Engineering services
A disciplined inquiry captures the interface, operating environment and evidence expected before a product is selected.
Each request starts with information supplied by the buyer. The appropriate scope depends on the product family, application and market; any deliverable should be agreed before work begins.
| Review area | Information to establish |
|---|---|
| Fitment | Wheel diameter and width, PCD, offset, center bore, mounting hardware and brake clearance. |
| Duty and load | Vehicle platform, axle load, expected terrain, speed and exposure to impacts. |
| Product definition | Manufacturing route, finish, drawing revision, tolerances and packaging requirements. |
| Validation | Sample configuration, test method, acceptance criteria and applicable market requirements. |
Forged and cast wheels should be evaluated against the actual specification rather than a process label alone. Material, geometry, quality controls and the chosen test programme all influence the decision.
Provide the vehicle or platform, year and existing wheel details. Include drawings and photographs where useful, together with quantity and target market.
Review the mounting interface and operating envelope. Identify missing dimensions and resolve clearance questions before treating a candidate as suitable.
Define the test scope, responsible parties and documents needed for the application. Product approval depends on the resulting evidence and the applicable requirements.
Send the information available today and identify any dimensions still to be confirmed.