Freight is the hidden tax on wheel wholesale. The single biggest lever is not the ocean rate — it is container utilization. Here is an actual loading plan from our stock program.
The 40ft mixed plan
| Fitment | Spec | Qty | Pallets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6×139.7 (LC300/Prado) | 18×8.5J · ET25 · CB106.1 | 96 | 8 |
| 5×114.3 (Camry/RAV4) | 18×7.5J · ET35 · CB60.1 | 84 | 7 |
| 5×112 (Merc/Audi/VW) | 18×8.0J · ET38 · CB66.45 | 60 | 5 |
| 5×120 (BMW) | 18×8.0J · ET30 · CB72.6 | 40 | 4 |
Total: 280 wheels, one B/L, one inspection certificate. Wheels ship single-face-down in cartons with foam rings; blank center caps standard, custom logo caps from 100 pcs.
Why mixing beats single-PCD containers
- Freight per wheel drops because the container fills to true capacity instead of leaving half-empty space for a slow-moving fitment.
- Inventory risk spreads — four markets in one shipment instead of betting the container on one PCD’s season.
- Reorders compound — first container teaches you which fitment turns fastest in your market; the second container re-weights the mix.
How the plan reaches you
Before any deposit, we draw the plan with your fitment weights, carton counts and pallet layout — plus inspection and payment terms. The stock table behind it: 815 18-inch SKUs across 5×112, 5×114.3, 5×120 and 6×139.7.
Send your market and monthly volume — we return a container plan with FOB prices within 24 hours. Contact the fitment desk →