Tips to Choose the Right Forklift Tire

Understanding Forklift Tire

• Forklift tire comes in different specifications depending on the requirement

• For both indoor and outdoor usage

Tire Types• Most common types are Solid and Pneumatic• Solid Tire is a frequently used in Shipping Ports,

Airport Equipment, Excavators and Skid Steer Machines. The tire comes in 2 types– SRT (Solid Resilient Tires)– POB (Press on Band)

• Pneumatic Tire is an air filled tire which commonly used in Loaders, Graders, Dump Trucks, Mining and Industrial Tractors

How to Choose the Right Tire?

• Should identify the capacity, working environment of the requirement

• Important Facts– The forklift or the type of machinery

and the lifting capacity– Size and tread construction of the tire– Operating conditions– Surface types (indoor / outdoor terrain)– Tire type (Non-marking white etc)– Tire durability

Maintaining the Forklift Tire

• Ensure the tire valves are covered to prevent dirt getting inside

• Avoid lower air thus it can cause for heat build up• Ensure correct level of air pressure• Proper driving• Tire storage in proper conditions

Leading Forklift Manufacturers

GRI (Pvt) Ltd Komatsu Utility Co.

Toyota Industries Corp.

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