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Connecting to Wheel Pros and initial setup

Learn how to add Wheel Pros as a distributor to sell their products in your store.

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Written by Julia
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This article builds on the steps outlined in the Connecting Your Auto Integration guide and focuses on adding Wheel Pros API credentials to your X-Cart Automotive store and completing the basic setup.

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Wheel Pros account and credentials

To start with Wheel Pros:

  1. Open a Dealer Account with Wheel Pros.

  2. Register for the data portal using your dealer account credentials.

  3. Contact Wheel Pros at data@wheelpros.com to request API access for X-Cart.

Connect X-Cart to Wheel Pros

To start selling Wheel Pros products, you’ll need to link your X-Cart store to your Wheel Pros account using your API credentials.

Steps:

  1. Go to Catalog › Catalog Import.

  2. Select Wheel Pros under the Settings tab.

  3. Under API & FTP Credentials, enter your Wheel Pros account username and password.

  4. Optional: Enable the Test Mode toggle to explore how the Wheel Pros integration works without processing real orders or spending money.

  5. Click Save Changes.

Adding Wheel Pros API Credentials into the X-Cart Admin

Adding Wheel Pros API Credentials

Set your preferred Delivery Warehouse Location

Next, choose the warehouse you'll use as the stock location for shipping your products. Make sure the warehouse you select in X-Cart matches the one set in your Wheel Pros account.

Selecting CLEVELAND, OH, STOW, OHIO, 44224 as the Preferred Warehouse Location in the X-Cart admin to match the setting in the Wheelpros account.

You can check it under My Account › Account Information › Preferred Warehouse Location on the Wheel Pros site.

Steps:

  1. Go to Catalog › Catalog Import.

  2. Select Wheel Pros under the Settings tab.

  3. In the Preferred Warehouse Location section, click the Warehouse Location selector and choose a desired warehouse address.

  4. Click Save Changes.

Selecting Cle

Selecting Preferred Warehouse Location

Configure flat shipping rates for Wheel Pros

Wheel Pros does not automatically provide shipping rate data for order delivery. The exact shipping cost is calculated only after the order is paid (marked as PAID in X-Cart). However, you do not want to keep your customers in the dark as to the cost of shipping. You can provide your customers with an estimation of shipping cost by setting up Flat Shipping Rates in your store. This way your customers will pay an estimated shipping fee when they place the order.

Keep in mind that the actual shipping cost from Wheel Pros may be different. Be sure to set your flat rates carefully to avoid unexpected costs or needing to issue refunds later.

💡 Can I use real-time shipping rates like UPS or FedEx?
No — those won’t work. Since Wheel Pros ships the orders themselves, you need to set up flat rates manually.

Steps:

  1. Go to Catalog › Catalog Import.

  2. Select Wheel Pros under the Settings tab.

  3. Click Manage under the Shipping Methods section.

  4. On the next page, find Flat Shipping Rates and click Add New.

  5. Enter the required details.

  6. In the Apply to Stock selector, choose Wheel Pros.

  7. Click Create.

Creating flat-rate shipping option in the X-Cart Admin for orders placed via Wheel Pros

Setting flat-rate shipping option for Wheel Pros

Make sure to deselect Wheel Pros in all other Flat Shipping and Carrier-based shipping methods. This ensures that customers ordering Wheel Pros products will only see shipping options that match the warehouse you selected.

✅ Congrats! You've connected to WheelPros.

You can now start using Wheel Pros to sell and deliver products.

Can't find answers you're looking for?

Email us at support@x-cart.com. We will be happy to help!

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