September 19, 2006 | 03:05PM PST/PT

In late September, we will be introducing the item specifics feature in the following categories within Car & Truck Parts
- Wheels
- Tires
- Wheel & Tire Packages
The new item specifics will allow seller to specify item characteristics (e.g. Rim Material, Rim Width, Rim Diameter, Offset, Number of Bolts, Bolt Pattern, Rim Brand, Tire Type, Tire Width, Tire Brand, Car Type, and Condition). For sellers, Item Specifics help make it easier to present a clean, well-organized description that clearly articulates important details that buyers want to see. Using Item Specifics is free and optional. For buyers, Item Specifics improves the ability to find the right item for a given application, and you'll be able to search for items using Item Specifics a few weeks later.
If you list items manually through an eBay seller tool (e.g. Sell Your Item form, Turbo Lister) or the eBay API, the updated Item Specifics will be available in the next few weeks. If you utilize a 3rd party listing service (e.g., Andale, Marketworks, etc.), please contact them to verify that they will update their Item Specifics in the Wheels, Tires, and Wheel + Tire Packages categories.
A complete list of the included categories and item specifics can be found on the eBay Motors Discussion Board. For general information about Item Specifics and how to use them, please visit the Item Specifics overview page.
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