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PORT, FORKLIFT & MATERIALS HANDLING TYRES

Our Industrial, Port & Forklift tyre range covers solid, pneumatic, press-on-band & polyurethane tyres in all common sizes in leading brands like Camso, Solideal, Trelleborg & Continental. View & buy online. Nationwide mobile fitting is also available within 2-4 working days of ordering.

Search our industrial & forklift tyre range using our tyre finder below, all you need is your tyre size to start. For pnuematic tyres please ensure you later filter your results to only display tyres that match or exceed your current tyres ply, load & speed rating. For solid resilient fork lift tyres please instead apply the usage intensity filter to ensure your tyres suit your work intensity level. Nationwide Fitting can also be added online, and is typically completed within 2-4 workng days of placing your order. Should you need any help or advice then our sales team are on hand and are happy to help, you can get in touch by phone, live chat or email.

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FORKLIFT TYRE GUIDE

Forklift & Industrial Tyre Information

Forklift truck tyre sizes can be written in a few different ways. Look at the tyre sidewalls to locate any tyre markings and see if they look similar in format to the below examples:

  • 4.00-8, 6.00-9, 8.15-15, 5.00R8, 7.00R12 - The first number is the width (section width) of the tyre in inches. The last number is the rim (diameter of the hole in the middle of the tyre) in inches that the tyre fits onto. So a 6.00-9 is 6 inches wide, and fits on a 9 inch diameter rim (has a 9" hole in the centre of the tyre). The tyre construction isn't specified but it will be either Solid (solid rubber) or Pneumatic (air filled). In our tyre filters select your construction as SOLID for solid tyres, or as CROSSPLY for pneumatic air filled tyres with a '-' in the size marking, or as RADIAL for tyres with an 'R' in the size marking.

  • 250-15, 300-15, 300R15, 350R15 - Similar to the above but there is no decimal point in the first number. Again, the first number is the width (section width) of the tyre but this time in millimetres not in inches. The last number is the rim diameter (diameter of the hole in the middle of the tyre) in inches that the tyre fits onto. So a 300-15 is about 300mm wide, and fits on a 15 inch diameter rim (has a 15" hole in the centre of the tyre). The tyre construction isn't specified but it will be either Solid (solid rubber) or Pneumatic (air filled). In our tyre filters select your construction as SOLID for solid tyres, or as CROSSPLY for pneumatic air filled tyres with a '-' in the size marking, or as RADIAL for tyres with an 'R' in the size marking.

  • 23X9.00-10, 27X10.00-12, 23X10R12, 28X9R15 - The first number is the height of the tyre (called the outer diameter) in inches. The second number is the width (called section width) of the tyre in inches. The last number is the rim size in inches that the tyre fits onto. So a 23X9.00-10 is 23 inches tall, 9 inches wide, and fits on a 10 inch wheel rim. The tyre construction isn't specified but it will be either Solid (solid rubber) or Pneumatic (air filled). In our tyre filters select your construction as SOLID for solid tyres, or as CROSSPLY for pneumatic air filled tyres with a '-' in the size marking, or as RADIAL for tyres with an 'R' in the size marking.

  • 200/50-10, 250/75-12, 225/70R10, 180/70R8 - The first number is the width (section width) of the tyre in millimetres. The second number is the profile, and the last number is the rim in inches that the tyre fits onto. So a 250/75-12 is 250 mm wide, has a profile of 75%, and fits on to a 12 inch wheel rim. The tyre construction isn't specified but it will be either Solid (solid rubber) or Pneumatic (air filled). In our tyre filters select your construction as SOLID for solid tyres, or as CROSSPLY for pneumatic air filled tyres with a '-' in the size marking, or as RADIAL for tyres with an 'R' in the size marking.

  • 250X105X170, 405X130X305 - This size marking is commonly seen on 'press-on-band' style forklift tyres. The first number is the height of the tyre (called the out diameter) in millimetres. The second number is the width (called section width) of the tyre in millimetres. The last number is the rim in millimetres that the tyre fits onto. So a 405X130X305 is about 405mm tall, 130mm wide, and fits on to a 170mm wheel rim. The construction will almost always be solid rubber (not air filled) as this size marking is usually always for solid rubber, polyurethane press on band or other solid bonded tyres.

A forklift or industrial tyre's Speed Index is the maximum safe speed that the tyre is manufactured to travel at, and is represented by a letter from A to Z. The forklift tyre's Load Index is the maximum weight that the tyre can safely support, and is a one or two digit number. The higher this number is the more weight the forklift tyre can carry. These speed and load indexes are usually only found on pneumatic tyres. Forklift and industrial tyres usually are designed to only need to operate a relatively slow speeds of A2 (6mph) or A5 (16mph), so of more importance is the load index number (or Ply rating), as that ensures the tyre can carry sufficient weight. It is imperative for the safety of the vehicle and its occupants that tyres with high enough Speed and Load Indexes are chosen. Check the Load and Speed ratings of your current pneumatic tyres before ordering replacements. The tables below show what each load and speed index number/letter relates to in KG and MPH.

There are 4 main tyre types for Forklift tyre:

  • SOLID TYRES - The most commonly used tyre type is solid tyres, sometimes known as solid resilient tyres. These look like normal tyres but are made of solid rubber material so are not inflated/air filled like pneumatic tyres. They are therefore puncture proof and wear very well extending the tyres life span. The inner section of solid tyres is usually a soft compound, which gives some cushioning/suspension to help with ride quality, with an outer layer on top made of rubber. To fit solid tyres to your forklift you normally require a special tyre press, and often the tyre fitting takes place on site by specialist mobile tyre fitters who bring the press with them. There are two different fixing methods for solid tyres, Standard Fit and EasyFit/QuickFit. These are dependent on the trucks make, model and age.

  • PNEUMATIC TYRES - Pneumatic air filled tyres are normally fitted to larger machines and side loaders, often because pneumatic tyres giving much more cushioning/suspension than solid tyres would. Pneumatic tyres are air filled like normal car tyres for example, and often require an inner tube and tyre flap to keep them inflated. Some manufacturers supply the tyre, inner tube and a flap in a 'set' as standard. Some of the larger tyre sizes have to be pneumatic as a solid tyre would simply be too heavy for the machine to move.

  • PRESS ON BANDS - Press-on-bands are a solid band of rubber that is bonded to a steel band. Press-on-bands are normally fitted to machines that only work in areas with smooth floors. They are not very thick and so have very poor cushioning/suspension properties. Again a special tyre press is required to fit these tyres. The process involves a new tyre being pressed onto the wheel, where the inner steel band stretches over the wheel. This tight fit holds the band in place.

  • BONDED TYRES - Finally on warehouse equipment there are bonded tyres. These usually have a polyurethane or rubber tyre bonded to the wheel. Replacement of the tyre usually requires the whole wheel being changed. Bonded tyres can come in different shore hardness and compounds, which offer different weitght carrying and wear characteristics.

Forktruck tyres can be solid or pneumatic, with each type being suitable for certain tasks. Solid tyres, as the name suggests, are not air filled, but are solid bands of molded rubber or a strong polymer, and are fitted to the wheel rim using a hydraulic tyre press to press them onto the rim. Solid tyres offer unmatched durability and a stable platform for Forklifts and Telehandlers, and are an excellent choice for a warehouse environment where vibration is not a concern. Solid tyres also cannot be punctured, making them suitable for hazardous environments.

Pneumatic tyres on the other hand are air-filled, and may have an inner-tube and/or flap, or sometimes may be tubeless for high-speed performance. Pneumatic tyres are available in a greater range of tread patterns and sizes and offer a more comfortable ride, minimising the stress/vibration applied to the machine and its driver. Pneumatic tyres are vulnerable to punctures however, and wear out quicker than Solid tyres.

A frequently asked question is 'How long do solid tyres last compared to pneumatic tyres?'. Depending on usage, a solid tyre will normally outlast a pneumatic tyre. Usually you would go through 2-3 sets of air tyres (pneumatic) to 1 set of solid tyres.

Solid Forklift tyres can have two fitting types: Standard Fit and Quick Fit (also referred to asEasy Fit, Lip Fit, Click Fit, Limpet Fit). You need to order the correct fitment and this depends on the wheel rims your forktruck has. Standard fitment tyres are used on vehicles with split-rims, that often bolt together with a locking ring and flange. Quick Fit tyres however fit on one piece or multi-piece rims that do not have a lock ring, flange or advance band. When ordering Forklift tyres it is important to ensure that you order the correct fitment for your vehicle else the tyres may not fit the rim! This information will be available from your forktruck manufacturer, or if you give us the machine make/model/year on ordering, along with emailing a photo of the wheel, we will try to check which fitment is required.

We can offer nationwide mobile on-site fitting for industrial, port & forklift tyres manufactured by Camso Solideal, Trelleborg & Continental. An experienced, professional, fully certified & insured fitter will come to your site within 2-4 working days of ordering to fit your tyres for you. Please order your fitting at the time of ordering your tyres, to ensure our best available pricing. For more information please read our Industrial and Forklift Tyre Fitting information page.