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AxleRoute Sourcing is an independent sourcing partner for business buyers specifying aftermarket alloy wheels. We have no affiliation with Borbet and help you prepare requests for comparable factory quotes on alternatives.

  • Diameter
  • Rim width
  • PCD
  • Offset
  • Center bore
  • Load
  • Quantity
  • Destination

Ask the proposed manufacturer for written fitment and supply confirmation before approving a purchase.

Caliper on an unbranded alloy wheel center bore
FITMENT INDEX / ALLOY WHEELS

The three checks before a quote request

  • Describe the interface

    Write wheel diameter and rim width in inches and record pitch circle diameter, offset and center bore in millimeters. State the lug seat and note any brake or suspension clearance questions.

  • Set the load and service conditions

    Describe the axle position and service duty. Record the wheel load rating you require and the data or document your technical reviewer will accept for the configuration.

  • Give factories the same buying basis

    Use pieces or sets consistently, identify the destination ZIP code and state the requested delivery window. Separate samples, packaging and freight so their costs can be compared.

Three constructions, one comparable brief

Unmarked forged monoblock alloy wheel with narrow spokes
One-piece construction / load and mass

Forged monoblock

Treat weight, geometry and load as separate acceptance criteria. Specify a maximum wheel mass if the application depends on it, then request measured sample mass for the exact part and finish.

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Cross-section view of an unmarked flow-formed wheel barrel
Formed barrel / drawing revision

Flow-formed alloy

Ask which portion of the wheel was flow formed and how the manufacturer identifies the quoted revision. Include rim width and bead-seat dimensions in the drawing review.

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Unmarked cast alloy wheel with broad spokes on a shop table
Casting / finish and inspection scope

Cast alloy

Compare design flexibility and production costs on the same duty and finish. Request inspection coverage for the ordered configuration and confirm which finish changes trigger new samples.

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Where the brief changes

The same diameter can serve different procurement workflows. A distributor needs a SKU matrix, while a maintenance buyer needs the vehicle and axle specification that governs the replacement request.

  • FitmentDrawing and revision
  • LoadExact-part report
  • SampleAcceptance record
  • CostDelivered quote scope

Send the wheel specification you already have

A drawing, vehicle application or reference part is a starting point. Mark open dimensions explicitly and tell us who will confirm them.

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