Forklift Tires
- 15 AVAILABLE IN Supplier Inventory (call for ETA; add'l fees may apply)$83.85More Info...Additional InfoTIRE TUBE AND FLAP INCLUDEDBearing-Box Quantity-Center Bore in/mm-Country of Origin-Hub Length-Industry Code-Load Index134Load/Speed Index-Pattern/PositionIndustrial LugRolling Circumference56.8Speed Rating/Speed (MPH)-Static Loaded Radius (inch)8.8Surface / Terrain-Tube Type / TubelessTube TypeWeight (Lbs.)17.700000Wheel Back Spacing in/mm-Wheel Front Spacing in/mm-Wheel Offset in/mm-
- 7 AVAILABLE IN GALLAGHER INVENTORY 25+ AVAILABLE IN Supplier Inventory (call for ETA; add'l fees may apply)$833.52More Info...Additional InfoFULL SETBearing-Box Quantity-Center Bore in/mm-Country of Origin-Hub Length-Industry Code-Load Index-Load/Speed Index-Pattern/Position-Rolling Circumference128Speed Rating/Speed (MPH)A3/10Static Loaded Radius (inch)19.9Surface / Terrain-Tread Width-Tube Type / TubelessTUBE TYPEWeight (Lbs.)225.400000Wheel Back Spacing in/mm-Wheel Front Spacing in/mm-Wheel Offset in/mm-
- Availability: 25+$157.18More Info...Additional Info-Bearing-Box Quantity-Center Bore in/mm-Country of OriginTHAILANDHub Length-Industry Code-Load Index-Load/Speed Index-Pattern/PositionINDUSTRIAL LUGRolling Circumference-Speed Rating/Speed (MPH)-Static Loaded Radius (inch)-Surface / Terrain-Tread Width-Tube Type / TubelessTUBE TYPEWeight (Lbs.)39.080000Wheel Back Spacing in/mm-Wheel Front Spacing in/mm-Wheel Offset in/mm-
- GALAXY YARDMASTER ULTRA NHS TT SET12.00-20 20 TIRE AND FLAP - FACTORY DIRECT ITEM - CALL FOR PRICING & ETAItem #: 25633622 AVAILABLE IN Supplier Inventory (call for ETA; add'l fees may apply)$920.60More Info...Additional InfoFULL SETBearing-Box Quantity-Center Bore in/mm-Country of Origin-Hub Length-Industry Code-Load Index130Load/Speed Index130A3Pattern/Position-Rolling Circumference129Speed Rating/Speed (MPH)A3/10Static Loaded Radius (inch)20Surface / Terrain-Tread Width-Tube Type / TubelessTUBE TYPEWeight (Lbs.)211.000000Wheel Back Spacing in/mm-Wheel Front Spacing in/mm-Wheel Offset in/mm-
- Availability: 2$447.74More Info...Additional InfoFLAP INCLUDED (NEEDS TUBE)Bearing-Box Quantity-Center Bore in/mm-Country of Origin-Hub Length-Industry Code-Load Index163Load/Speed Index-Pattern/Position-Rolling Circumference-Speed Rating/Speed (MPH)-Static Loaded Radius (inch)-Surface / Terrain-Tread Width-Tube Type / TubelessTUBE TYPEWeight (Lbs.)89.400000Wheel Back Spacing in/mm-Wheel Front Spacing in/mm-Wheel Offset in/mm-
- Availability: 3$173.06More Info...Additional InfoRIM NOT INCLUDEDBearing-Box Quantity-Center Bore in/mm-Country of Origin-Hub Length-Industry Code-Load Index126Load/Speed Index126A3Pattern/PositionULTRA RIB GSERolling Circumference-Speed Rating/Speed (MPH)A3/10Static Loaded Radius (inch)-Surface / Terrain-Tread Width-Tube Type / TubelessTUBE TYPEWeight (Lbs.)35.900000Wheel Back Spacing in/mm-Wheel Front Spacing in/mm-Wheel Offset in/mm-
- 24 AVAILABLE IN GALLAGHER INVENTORY 25+ AVAILABLE IN Supplier Inventory (call for ETA; add'l fees may apply)$203.08More Info...Additional InfoTIRE, TUBE, AND FLAP INCLUDEDBearing-Box Quantity-Center Bore in/mm-Country of Origin-Hub Length-Industry Code-Load Index-Load/Speed Index-Pattern/Position-Rolling Circumference81.3Speed Rating/Speed (MPH)-Static Loaded Radius (inch)12.6Surface / Terrain-Tread Width-Tube Type / TubelessTUBE TYPEWeight (Lbs.)49.100000Wheel Back Spacing in/mm-Wheel Front Spacing in/mm-Wheel Offset in/mm-
- Availability: 16$286.56More Info...Additional Info-Bearing-Box Quantity-Center Bore in/mm-Country of OriginTHAILANDHub Length-Industry Code-Load Index-Load/Speed Index-Pattern/Position-Rolling Circumference-Speed Rating/Speed (MPH)-Static Loaded Radius (inch)-Surface / Terrain-Tread Width-Tube Type / TubelessTUBE TYPEWeight (Lbs.)69.590000Wheel Back Spacing in/mm-Wheel Front Spacing in/mm-Wheel Offset in/mm-
- Availability: 25+$56.69More Info...Additional Info-Bearing-Box Quantity-Center Bore in/mm-Country of OriginTHAILANDHub Length-Industry Code-Load Index-Load/Speed Index-Pattern/PositionINDUSTRIAL LUGRolling Circumference-Speed Rating/Speed (MPH)-Static Loaded Radius (inch)-Surface / Terrain-Tread Width-Tube Type / TubelessTUBE TYPEWeight (Lbs.)15.220000Wheel Back Spacing in/mm-Wheel Front Spacing in/mm-Wheel Offset in/mm-
- Availability: 6$247.14More Info...Additional Info-Bearing-Box Quantity-Center Bore in/mm-Country of OriginTHAILANDHub Length-Industry Code-Load Index-Load/Speed Index-Pattern/Position-Rolling Circumference-Speed Rating/Speed (MPH)-Static Loaded Radius (inch)-Surface / Terrain-Tread Width-Tube Type / TubelessTUBE TYPEWeight (Lbs.)50.580000Wheel Back Spacing in/mm-Wheel Front Spacing in/mm-Wheel Offset in/mm-
- Availability: 14$171.88More Info...Additional Info-Bearing-Box Quantity-Center Bore in/mm-Country of OriginTHAILANDHub Length-Industry Code-Load Index-Load/Speed Index-Pattern/Position-Rolling Circumference-Speed Rating/Speed (MPH)-Static Loaded Radius (inch)-Surface / Terrain-Tread Width-Tube Type / TubelessTUBE TYPEWeight (Lbs.)47.020000Wheel Back Spacing in/mm-Wheel Front Spacing in/mm-Wheel Offset in/mm-
- Availability: 25+$159.36More Info...Additional Info-Bearing-Box Quantity-Center Bore in/mm-Country of OriginTHAILANDHub Length-Industry Code-Load Index-Load/Speed Index-Pattern/PositionINDUSTRIAL LUGRolling Circumference-Speed Rating/Speed (MPH)-Static Loaded Radius (inch)-Surface / Terrain-Tread Width-Tube Type / TubelessTUBE TYPEWeight (Lbs.)43.000000Wheel Back Spacing in/mm-Wheel Front Spacing in/mm-Wheel Offset in/mm-
- Availability: 25$95.18More Info...Additional Info-Bearing-Box Quantity-Center Bore in/mm-Country of OriginTHAILANDHub Length-Industry Code-Load Index-Load/Speed Index-Pattern/Position-Rolling Circumference-Speed Rating/Speed (MPH)-Static Loaded Radius (inch)-Surface / Terrain-Tread Width-Tube Type / TubelessTUBE TYPEWeight (Lbs.)24.870000Wheel Back Spacing in/mm-Wheel Front Spacing in/mm-Wheel Offset in/mm-
- SOLIDEAL AIR 550 EXTRA DEEP PLUS (SET)27-10-12 20 SET = 1 TIRE- 1 TUBE- 1 FLAPItem #: 50.4338.4300Availability: 3$371.86More Info...Additional InfoFULL SETBearing-Box Quantity-Center Bore in/mm-Country of Origin-Hub Length-Industry Code-Load Index152 STEER / 161 LOADLoad/Speed Index152A5 STEER / 161A5 LOADPattern/PositionMODIFIED INDUSTRIAL LUGRolling Circumference-Speed Rating/Speed (MPH)A5/15Static Loaded Radius (inch)12Surface / Terrain-Tread Width-Tube Type / TubelessTUBE TYPEWeight (Lbs.)65.000000Wheel Back Spacing in/mm-Wheel Front Spacing in/mm-Wheel Offset in/mm-
- 4 AVAILABLE IN GALLAGHER INVENTORY 4 AVAILABLE IN Supplier Inventory (call for ETA; add'l fees may apply)$334.48More Info...Additional Info-Bearing-Box Quantity-Center Bore in/mm-Country of Origin-Hub Length-Industry Code-Load Index158Load/Speed Index158A3Pattern/Position-Rolling Circumference86Speed Rating/Speed (MPH)A3/10Static Loaded Radius (inch)13.3Surface / Terrain-Tread Width-Tube Type / TubelessTUBE TYPEWeight (Lbs.)59.600000Wheel Back Spacing in/mm-Wheel Front Spacing in/mm-Wheel Offset in/mm-
- CAMSO HA HD HAULER PORTMASTER (SET)12.00-20 28 CLOSEOUT SET = 1 TIRE- 1 TUBE- 1 FLAPItem #: 50.3128.3103Availability: 1$1,020.30More Info...Additional InfoFULL SETBearing-Box Quantity-Center Bore in/mm-Country of Origin-Hub Length-Industry Code-Load Index180 STEER / 186 LOADLoad/Speed Index180A5 STEER / 186A5 LOADPattern/PositionMODIFIED INDUSTRIAL LUGRolling Circumference-Speed Rating/Speed (MPH)A5/15Static Loaded Radius (inch)-Surface / Terrain-Tread Width-Tube Type / TubelessTUBE TYPEWeight (Lbs.)266.000000Wheel Back Spacing in/mm-Wheel Front Spacing in/mm-Wheel Offset in/mm-
- Availability: 1$457.27More Info...Additional Info-Bearing-Box Quantity-Center Bore in/mm-Country of OriginTHAILANDHub Length-Industry CodeL2/G2Load Index143Load/Speed Index143A8Pattern/PositionL2/G2Rolling Circumference-Speed Rating/Speed (MPH)A8/25Static Loaded Radius (inch)23.18Surface / Terrain-Tread Width-Tube Type / TubelessTUBELESSWeight (Lbs.)148.450000Wheel Back Spacing in/mm-Wheel Front Spacing in/mm-Wheel Offset in/mm-
- 25+ AVAILABLE IN GALLAGHER INVENTORY 25+ AVAILABLE IN Supplier Inventory (call for ETA; add'l fees may apply)$441.64More Info...Additional Info-Bearing-Box Quantity-Center Bore in/mm-Country of Origin-Hub Length-Industry CodeG2/L2Load Index143Load/Speed Index143A8Pattern/PositionG2/L2Rolling Circumference146Speed Rating/Speed (MPH)A8/25Static Loaded Radius (inch)22.7Surface / Terrain-Tread Width-Tube Type / TubelessTUBELESSWeight (Lbs.)131.500000Wheel Back Spacing in/mm-Wheel Front Spacing in/mm-Wheel Offset in/mm-
- 25+ AVAILABLE IN GALLAGHER INVENTORY 4 AVAILABLE IN Supplier Inventory (call for ETA; add'l fees may apply)$537.79More Info...Additional Info-Bearing-Box Quantity-Center Bore in/mm-Country of Origin-Hub Length-Industry CodeG2/L2Load Index168Load/Speed Index168A2Pattern/PositionG2/L2Rolling Circumference147Speed Rating/Speed (MPH)A2/5Static Loaded Radius (inch)23Surface / Terrain-Tread Width-Tube Type / TubelessTUBELESSWeight (Lbs.)157.500000Wheel Back Spacing in/mm-Wheel Front Spacing in/mm-Wheel Offset in/mm-
- 25+ AVAILABLE IN GALLAGHER INVENTORY 25 AVAILABLE IN Supplier Inventory (call for ETA; add'l fees may apply)$536.90More Info...Additional Info-Bearing-Box Quantity-Center Bore in/mm-Country of Origin-Hub Length-Industry CodeG2/L2Load Index172Load/Speed Index172A2Pattern/PositionG2/L2Rolling Circumference154Speed Rating/Speed (MPH)A2/5Static Loaded Radius (inch)24Surface / Terrain-Tread Width-Tube Type / TubelessTUBELESSWeight (Lbs.)158.300000Wheel Back Spacing in/mm-Wheel Front Spacing in/mm-Wheel Offset in/mm-
What Are Forklift Tires?
Forklift tires are specialized tires designed to meet the unique demands of forklift operations across various industries. These tires must be capable of handling heavy loads, provide stability, ensure maneuverability, and offer durability in environments that range from smooth warehouse floors to rough outdoor surfaces. Forklift tires come in several types, including cushion (solid) tires typically used indoors on smooth surfaces and pneumatic (air-filled) tires for outdoor use on rougher terrain. There are also solid pneumatic tires that offer a compromise between the two, providing the durability of solid tires with the ground comfort of pneumatic tires.
The tire choice for a forklift depends on factors such as the operating environment, load capacity, and the specific needs of the handling tasks, making it crucial for operators to select the right type of tire to ensure safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
Designs and Features of Forklift Tires
Forklift tires have designs and features adapted to various operational requirements:
- Cushion Tires: These are usually made of solid rubber and are pressed onto the wheel. They have a smaller turning radius and are ideal for applications with space constraints, such as indoor warehouses.
- Pneumatic Tires: Air-filled and designed with deep treads, pneumatic tires provide cushioning and are better suited to uneven outdoor surfaces where shock absorption is important.
- Solid Pneumatic Tires: Combining the benefits of both cushion and pneumatic tires, these are puncture-proof and offer better durability than traditional pneumatic tires for rough terrain without the risk of deflation.
- Non-Marking Tires: Made from a non-marking rubber compound, these tires are used in applications where floor cleanliness is essential, such as in food processing or pharmaceuticals.
- Tread Patterns: Tread designs vary depending on the tire type, with some designed for maximum traction on slippery surfaces and others optimized for minimal floor impact.
- Specialty Tires: These may include anti-static tires used in environments where static discharge could be hazardous or polyurethane tires favored for their load-bearing capacity and resistance to rolling resistance.
Applications and Uses of Forklift Tires
Forklift tires are essential components across diverse settings:
- Warehouses and Distribution Centers: Cushion tires are often used for indoor forklifts that transport goods on smooth concrete floors.
- Outdoor Yards and Construction Sites: Pneumatic tires are preferred for outdoor forklifts working on rough, uneven ground where greater shock absorption is needed.
- Mixed-Environment Facilities: Solid pneumatic tires are chosen for facilities where forklifts transition between indoor and outdoor environments, requiring versatility.
- Clean Rooms and Specialty Manufacturing: Non-marking tires prevent floor scuffs and contamination, crucial in clean rooms or manufacturing plants with strict hygiene standards.
- Chemical and Hazardous Material Handling: In settings where static electricity poses a risk, anti-static forklift tires help to minimize potential sparks or discharges.
- High-Intensity Operations: Polyurethane tires are selected for high-intensity operations where forklifts carry heavy loads over long shifts, as they offer longevity and low rolling resistance.
Forklift tires are a key factor in the safe and efficient operation of forklifts, as they directly impact handling and performance characteristics. The proper selection and maintenance of forklift tires contribute to operational efficiency, safety, and the longevity of the forklift itself. Whether navigating narrow warehouse aisles or moving materials on rugged outdoor terrain, choosing the right forklift tire ensures that the job is done effectively while minimizing wear and tear on the vehicle.