Choosing the Right Forklift Tires

There are many types of forklift tires. Forkliftstires. They are the same except that they are solid
intended for different uses have specialized kinds ofrather than filled with air. They will not pop or go flat
tires. The most common types of forklift tires arelike pneumatic tires, but they do not provide an air
pneumatic, solid, and polyurethan...cushion either. They are very long lasting, but they
Forklift tires are usually either press-on or standard.don’t extend the life of the forklift like
Press-on tires are easier to put on the forklift, butpneumatic tires. Solid forklift tires are great for indoor
they may not stand up to some of the more difficultuse or light outdoor use. They are not recommended
outdoor terrain that standard tires can. Standard tiresfor long-term rough terrain use.
are put on the wheel in the same way as car tires.Polyurethane forklift tires are usually used on indoor
Press-on tires are usually made for electric forklifts orforklifts. They are usually pressed on to the wheel,
other forklifts designed for primarily indoor use.which is the easiest way to apply a tire. Polyurethane
Pneumatic forklift tires are very similar to heavy-dutyforklift tires are great for indoor use because they
truck tires. They are filled with air, have a thick, deepprovide the right amount of traction and have a low
tread, and are made of strong rubber that resistsrolling resistance that prolongs their lifespan.
wearing down. Pneumatic tires extend the operatingPolyurethane forklift tires are perfect for use on
life of the forklift by providing an air cushion betweenelectric forklifts.
the forklift and the terrain. Most rough terrain forkliftsForklift tires are made to accommodate forklifts in all
use pneumatic tires due to their rugged durability anddifferent situations. Whether a forklift is intended for
long lifespan.use on rough terrain or on concrete indoors, there
Solid rubber tires are an alternative to pneumaticare tires that will support it.