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Tire and Tube Merchant Wholesalers
NAICS 423130 · United States · 2022 edition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of new and/or used tires and tubes for passenger and commercial vehicles.
Activities described by this code
Other activities to examine
- Merchant wholesale distribution of other new automobile parts and accessories (including wheels): 423120 — Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers
- Merchant wholesale distribution of other used automobile parts and accessories: 423140 — Motor Vehicle Parts (Used) Merchant Wholesalers;
- Retreading or rebuilding tires: 326212 — Tire Retreading
Census classification reference
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Tire and tube merchant wholesalers purchase new or used tires and tubes from manufacturers or other suppliers and redistribute them to retailers, dealers, fleets, and commercial accounts. Operations typically involve warehouse receiving, inventory storage, order fulfillment, and outbound shipping or delivery — often using company-owned trucks for local delivery runs.
Questions to investigate
- What is the mix of new versus used tires in inventory, and are any retreaded or rebuilt tires handled?
- Are the tires primarily domestic-brand or do imports and private-label products represent a significant portion of inventory?
- Does the wholesaler hold manufacturer indemnification agreements, and are they current and enforceable?
- What vehicle types are the tires sold for — passenger, light truck, or heavy commercial and OTR?
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