Forklift Tire

Forklift Tire: Solid, Pneumatic, Bias, Tubeless & Radial — 28×12.5-15 to 650-10, 11 Product Lines, All Major Brands

Forklift tires are the only component connecting the entire machine to the ground — every pound of load capacity, every newton of braking force, every lateral G-force from turning maneuvers, and every vibration from uneven floor surfaces transmits through four small contact patches of rubber. A forklift tire must simultaneously withstand vertical loading (the weight of the machine plus its rated load, often exceeding 8,000 kg on a 3-ton forklift at full load with counterweight), longitudinal forces (acceleration and braking torque from the drive axle), lateral forces (cornering and turning scrubbing, especially on solid tires where the entire tread face is dragged sideways), and impact forces (hitting dock plates, expansion joints, and debris at working speeds). The tire choice — solid vs. pneumatic, bias vs. radial, tubeless vs. tube-type, black vs. non-marking — determines fuel/electricity consumption, operator comfort, floor surface preservation, and most critically, operational safety. A tire failure on a loaded forklift changes the stability triangle and creates an immediate tip-over hazard. Kingstream supplies 11 product lines of forklift tires spanning solid rubber, pneumatic bias, OTR tubeless radial, and multi-size universal coverage — from the compact 400-8 for warehouse equipment to the 315/80R22.5 for container handlers and heavy forklifts.

Solid Tires (Puncture-Proof, Longest Life):
• ANTTS 28×12.5-15 — 3-layer natural rubber solid tire. 84kg. Non-marking colors available. 1-year warranty. Shandong
• DUHOW DH-901 7.00-12 — Published load-speed data: 3,105kg at 10km/h. 5.00S-12 rim. 47.5kg. 3-year warranty. Shandong
• Tafu Multi-Size — 500 different sizes, manufacturer direct. Rubber compound, 180kg. 1.5-year warranty + tech support. Hebei
• 400-8 Radial Solid — Natural rubber, radial design for lower rolling resistance. 67kg. MOQ 2. Container shipping. 5-month warranty. Anhui
• Topower/Jadeking Non-Marking — Multi-size from 6.50-10 to 28×9-15. IATF16949 + ISO triple certified. Silica-based compound leaves no floor marks. 18-month warranty. Jiangsu
• Japan OEM 700-12 — High-quality solid tire for Toyota/Komatsu/Mitsubishi. 44.9kg. 6-month warranty + 24h service. Japan
• JABIL 5.50-15 YY-106 — Most popular solid tire for skid steer loaders. ISO9001. Natural rubber. 1-year warranty. 10-day delivery. Shandong

Pneumatic Tires (Bias & Radial, Tube & Tubeless):
• LEIHU LH009 Multi-Size — 9 sizes from 5.00-8 to 28×9-15. Bias tubeless. 10PR-14PR, 925-3,775kg load. Container MOQ. 1-year warranty. China
• Longmarch Roadlux 315/80R22.5 — German technology, radial tubeless for container handlers. 8.25 rim. MOQ 99. Liaoning
• GREAMARK 195/60R15 — Reliable OTR bias for port and warehouse. 975kg at 1,000kPa. 470mm OD. 1-year warranty. Shandong
• JINQI 650-10 — Bias outer tire, 590mm OD × 175mm width. ISO9001:2008. Natural rubber. 11kg. 5.00-10 rim. Henan

When to Replace Forklift Tires:
• Tread worn down to the wear indicator line (typically 60-70% of original tread depth for pneumatic, 50% for solid) → Replace before the tire loses traction and becomes a safety hazard on ramps and wet surfaces
• Visible chunks of tread missing or deep cuts exposing the casing cords → The tire casing is compromised. On a pneumatic tire, this will cause a blowout. Replace immediately
• Sidewall bulging or cracking, especially on pneumatic tires → The casing plies have separated or been damaged. The tire can blow out at any time. Replace
• Solid tire has spun on the rim — visible wear marks on the tire’s inner steel band or rim bead seat → The interference fit has been lost. Both tire and rim should be replaced as a set
• Uneven tread wear (one side worn more than the other, or center wear vs. shoulder wear) → Alignment issue, over/under-inflation, or worn steering components. Fix the root cause, then replace the tire
• Pneumatic tire has been punctured and repaired more than twice → Each repair weakens the casing. After two repairs, the tire’s structural integrity is compromised. Replace

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Compatible Brands: Toyota, Komatsu, Mitsubishi, HELI, Hangcha, and all major forklift brands. Browse our complete tires & rims catalog.