| There are many types of forklift tires. Forklifts | | | | tires. They are the same except that they are solid |
| intended for different uses have specialized kinds of | | | | rather than filled with air. They will not pop or go flat |
| tires. The most common types of forklift tires are | | | | like 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, but | | | | pneumatic tires. Solid forklift tires are great for indoor |
| they may not stand up to some of the more difficult | | | | use or light outdoor use. They are not recommended |
| outdoor terrain that standard tires can. Standard tires | | | | for 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 or | | | | forklifts. 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-duty | | | | forklift tires are great for indoor use because they |
| truck tires. They are filled with air, have a thick, deep | | | | provide the right amount of traction and have a low |
| tread, and are made of strong rubber that resists | | | | rolling resistance that prolongs their lifespan. |
| wearing down. Pneumatic tires extend the operating | | | | Polyurethane forklift tires are perfect for use on |
| life of the forklift by providing an air cushion between | | | | electric forklifts. |
| the forklift and the terrain. Most rough terrain forklifts | | | | Forklift tires are made to accommodate forklifts in all |
| use pneumatic tires due to their rugged durability and | | | | different 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 pneumatic | | | | are tires that will support it. |