The distribution system consists of distributors, followed by large dealers and also small/sub dealers. Some tyre companies also follow a system of appointing C&F agents, in place of distributors.

Replacement Market: Tyre companies sell tyres through widespread dealer distribution net-work ( over 5000 in the country ), either through exclusive dealer of the companies or through multi-company dealers.

OEM: Direct supply by tyre companies through negotiations.

STU: Direct supply by tyre companies through tender system.

Government: Direct supply by tyre companies through tender system.

Export: Through dealers in the exporting countries.

Import: Some tyre companies also import tyres for the domestic market. Such imports are generally from the principal company overseas or from technical collaborator or from tyre companies with which it has an alliance for a particular line of tyres, for example, passenger car tubeless tyres;

With tyre import freely allowed, import of various categories of tyres is also taking place.

Tyres are imported by importing agents and then marketed through the dealers who are marketing Indian tyres also.