How to Buy Wholesale Tires: A Complete Guide for Shops & Resellers
September 12, 2026
Step-by-step guide to buying tires wholesale in the USA — minimums, pricing, manifests, freight and how to maximize your margin.
Why buy tires wholesale?
Buying tires wholesale cuts your cost per tire, often by 30–50% compared with buying through a local distributor. For tire shops, used car dealers and resellers, that difference is the margin.
Pick the right sizes
Start with the best-selling sizes in your area. For most US markets that means 225/65R17, 235/65R17, 265/70R17, 275/55R20 and 205/55R16. Fast-moving sizes turn into cash quicker.
Always check the manifest
A manifest shows exactly what's in a lot — sizes, quantities, DOT year and tread depth. Never buy a mystery pallet. Every listing on our site shows its manifest up front.
Plan freight
Freight is priced per pallet. A full pallet holds about 40 car tires or 20 truck tires. Ordering full pallets lowers your shipping cost per tire.
Order and restock
Once you know your top sellers, set up a repeat order. Repeat buyers get better volume pricing and priority stock.
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