How to import OTR tires from Thailand. Step-by-step guide covering supplier selection, sizing, pricing, shipping, customs, and delivery.
Thailand is the world's 4th largest natural rubber producer and a global tire manufacturing hub with 40+ factories producing over 100 million tires annually. Major brands including Bridgestone, Michelin, and Goodyear operate Thai factories alongside domestic leaders Leao, Advance, and Deestone. For OTR tire buyers, Thailand offers three key advantages: competitive pricing (15-30% below comparable Chinese and premium brands), consistent quality (ISO 9001:2015 manufacturing), and strategic shipping location (Laem Chabang Port with direct routes to 150+ countries).
Before contacting suppliers, define: tire size and quantity needed (our most popular OTR sizes are 17.5R25 for loaders/graders, 23.5R25 for ADTs/large loaders, 26.5R25 for mining equipment), ply rating and load index for your equipment, tread pattern (L3 rock, L4 deep rock, L5 extra deep rock for mining; E3/E4 for earthmoving; G2/G3 for grader), preferred brand (Leao, Advance, Bridgestone, Deestone, or Aeolus), and destination port for shipping cost calculation.
Contact THAI OTR SUPPLIERS via WhatsApp (+66 82 584 2701) or our Request Quote form with your specifications. You'll receive FOB Thailand pricing within 24 hours including container loading plan, estimated weight, and volume. Payment terms: 30% deposit via T/T, 70% balance against shipping documents (B/L, CI, PL, CO). Production lead time: 15-25 days for standard sizes, with buffer stock available for popular items enabling faster fulfillment.
We handle all export documentation from Laem Chabang Port: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin (Form E for ASEAN, Form A for GSP countries, general COO for other markets), and destination-specific compliance certificates (DOT for US, ECE for Europe, SONCAP for Nigeria, etc.). Transit times: Middle East 12-18 days, Africa 18-35 days, Europe 25-30 days, Americas 22-30 days, Australia 14-22 days. CIF pricing available including ocean freight to your destination port.
Upon container arrival, your customs broker clears the shipment using our documentation. We recommend inspecting all tires upon receipt — verify DOT codes match the packing list, check tread depth against specifications, inspect for transit damage, and photograph any discrepancies. Claims must be submitted within 7 days of delivery with photographic evidence. Our warranty covers manufacturing defects for 12 months from delivery date.