Asymmetric Tread Pattern Tire Specification Example for Aftermarket Retail: Drilled and Slotted
Asymmetric Tread Pattern Tire Specification Example for Aftermarket Retail: Drilled and Slotted
This is a worked specification for asymmetric tread pattern tire in a drilled and slotted programme. It is the document we would send a buyer who asks what exactly they are getting: the material, the dimensions that are actually controlled, the finish, and the checks that happen before anything is packed.
The drilled and slotted version exists because the duty cycle on aftermarket retail is not the same as on a showroom vehicle. Where the two are specified identically, something fails later — usually a fitment that looked right on paper and failed on the bench.
Example specification
| Item | Asymmetric Tread Pattern Tire |
|---|---|
| Application | Aftermarket Retail |
| Version | Drilled and Slotted |
| Base material | Ceramic Composite |
| Controlled dimensions | 6 key dimensions, recorded per lot |
| Tolerance band | ±0.05 mm |
| Finish | anodised |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Compliance | DOT |
How the example is built up
- Start from the duty cycle, not from the catalogue photograph.
- Fix the base material in writing — Ceramic Composite, in this example.
- List the dimensions that are actually controlled and the tolerance on each.
- Name the finish and what it has to survive.
- State the inspection level and who pays when a lot fails.
Processes involved
- die casting
- sintering
- rubber vulcanisation
- assembly line testing
- powder coating
- shot blasting
Where this example applies
Programmes that run drilled and slotted most often specify this build for aftermarket retail. Related applications include agricultural trailers, long-haul trucks, scooter fleets, dealership service, fleet maintenance.
Checks before packing
- Dimensional report against the approved drawing.
- AQL 1.5 sampling on the finished lot.
- Finish inspection under agreed lighting.
- Carton drop test on the first lot of a new packing specification.
Questions buyers ask
What is the minimum order quantity?
The standard MOQ is 500 pieces per specification. Mixed sizes inside one shipment are accepted once the total reaches that figure.
What happens if a lot fails inspection?
The lot is re-inspected against the golden sample, and replacement pieces ship on the next available booking at our cost.
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the DOT-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 7 working days, and each revision round adds about 5 days once you have seen the first piece.
Tell us the model, the fitment and the quantity and we will hold a production slot for you.
