Use a generic tire only when a specific tire product is not available in the inventory catalog.
Order and receive a generic tire
When: You need a purchase record for a tire that is not in the catalog.1
Open Purchase Orders
Open Purchase Orders.
2
Create the purchase order
Select New Purchase Order.
3
Choose the generic tire
Use Search Products to find the generic tire that matches the rim diameter, such as Generic 22” Tire.
4
Enter the quantity
Enter the quantity you ordered in Quantity.
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Enter the cost
Enter the tire cost in Cost.
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Add FET when needed
Enter FET when it applies to the tire.
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Save the line items
Select Save in Add Products.
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Mark the order as ordered
Select Mark as Ordered.
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Receive the purchase order
When the tires arrive, select Receive Inventory. Record the items you received.
A full receipt shows the status Received. An incomplete receipt shows Partial. The received quantity shows on the generic tire in Inventory.
Add a generic tire directly to inventory
When: You already have the tire and do not need a purchase order record.1
Open Inventory
If your shop has Inventory turned on, open Inventory.
2
Find the generic tire
Open the generic tire that matches the rim diameter.
3
Open the adjustment
Select the tire’s Available count.
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Update the quantity
With Action set to Adjust Available, enter the quantity on hand in New.
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Save the quantity
Select Save.
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Open the cost adjustment
Select the tire’s Cost value.
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Enter the cost
With Action set to Set Cost, enter the tire cost in Unit Cost.
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Save the cost
Select Save.
The generic tire shows the Available quantity and Unit Cost that you entered.
Sell the tire on a work order
When: You are ready to add the non-catalog tire to a customer’s work order.1
Open the work order
Open the customer’s work order.
2
Choose the tire service
Choose the tire replacement service that your shop uses.
3
Add the tire service
Select Add Service.
4
Swap the tire
On the service’s tire line, select the Replace Tire/Part action.
5
Choose the generic tire
Select the generic tire that you received or added to Inventory.
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Update the description
Replace the generic name in Description with the tire’s actual name.
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Complete the sale
When the work is done, select Set Completed.
The work order shows the tire’s actual description.
Where to go next
Pricing
Understand how TireTutor turns tire costs into customer prices, and look up markups in the reference.