Entering Tire Information on Parts
Tire information can be entered and stored on the Tire Information tab of Inventory records of parts in the tire group.
NOTE: This tab is active only if the tire is in the tire group. If not, this tab is blank.
Adding Tire Information
Enter additional tire information on this tab as desired. This information is not required to save the part but can help you when working with tires in other parts of R.O. Writer like Tire Quote.
Tire Information Fields
You can enter the tire information the following fields:
- In Ratings, enter the speed rating and load rating of a tire.
- In Size, enter the tire size.
- In Tread Depth, enter the tread depth of the tire. This information is necessary for warranty redemption.
- In Wall, enter the tire wall type.
- In Manufacturer, enter the name of the tire manufacturer or brand name.
- In Technology, enter the technology the tire was built with.
- In Other Desc, enter any additional information relevant to the tire.
- In UTQG, enter the UTQG designation. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system includes the tread wear rate, traction performance, and temperature resistance.
NOTE: Though not on this tab, Warranty information from the Other Information tab is also considered Tire Information.
Where Tire Information Appears
When tire information is entered on the Tire Information tab of the part record, tire information appears whenever the part is selected in the following locations:
- At the bottom of the Parts List in part searches.
- Search results in Quick Parts.
- The right column of the Tire Quote window.
- On the Tire tab that opens when the Tire Info button is clicked on Editing Part Window.
- Prints on quotes, estimates, work orders, and repair orders.
If the specification fields are blank, the categories print but have no data.
Tire Information on Each Window
Tire Information |
Tire Quote |
Edit Parts |
Parts List |
Prints on Tickets |
Quick Parts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Warranty |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Ratings |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Size |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Tread Depth |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Manufacturer |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
Sidewall |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
Load Index |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
Load Range |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
UTQG |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
Taxes and Fees - FET Charge
The F.E.T. field is active only if the Charge FET option is checked in the tire group.
- If this tire requires you to list the cost of F.E.T., enter the amount here.
- If this tire does not require you to list the cost of the F.E.T. or is not an F.E.T. tire, do not enter an amount.