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28×9-15 High Quality Forklift Solid Tire — Premium Press-On Tyre for 2.5-3.5 Ton Forklifts

This 28×9-15 premium-grade press-on solid tire is engineered as the definitive replacement tyre for the 2.5-3.5 ton counterbalance forklift class — the single highest-volume forklift capacity segment in global material handling, deployed by the millions across ports, warehouses, manufacturing plants, construction sites, and logistics hubs worldwide. The 28×9-15 specification is the industry-standard tire size for virtually every 2.5-3.5 ton forklift from Heli, Toyota, Komatsu, Hangcha, Lonking, Linde, Hyster, Yale, and every other major manufacturer. As a solid tire, it is manufactured as a monolithic rubber assembly permanently bonded to a precision steel base band during high-temperature compression molding, creating a tyre that contains no air cavity and is therefore completely immune to punctures, blowouts, and slow leaks — the three most common causes of pneumatic tire failure that account for the overwhelming majority of forklift tire-related downtime in industrial operations. For fleet managers who measure productivity in pallets moved per shift and downtime in thousands of dollars per hour, the zero-puncture reliability of premium solid tires represents one of the highest-return investments in forklift operational efficiency available.

Manufactured to premium quality specifications using a sophisticated three-layer compression molding process, this tire features an outer tread layer formulated with a specially engineered high-abrasion-resistant natural rubber compound incorporating optimized carbon black dispersion and proprietary anti-cutting and anti-chunking additives. This tread layer delivers measurably longer service life on the abrasive concrete floors, asphalt yards, and debris-prone surfaces that characterize real-world forklift operating environments. The intermediate cushion layer uses a precision-formulated natural rubber compound with calibrated viscoelastic damping properties that absorb and dissipate the vibration and shock energy from traversing floor joints, dock plates, speed bumps, and uneven surfaces — protecting the forklift drivetrain components, steering system, mast assembly, and operator from the cumulative fatigue damage caused by thousands of impact cycles per shift. The base compound layer features a high-modulus formulation that creates an inseparable chemical and mechanical bond with the cold-rolled steel base band, achieving bond strengths that exceed the tear strength of the rubber itself to eliminate any risk of tread-to-band separation under the extreme shear loads generated during loaded cornering and emergency braking maneuvers. The steel base band is precision-rolled and machined to exact inner diameter and width tolerances for consistent interference fit when hydraulically press-mounted to the wheel hub, and the tread pattern features strategically positioned circumferential grooves and lateral sipes for efficient water evacuation and consistent traction on wet surfaces.

Direct replacement for 28×9-15 solid and pneumatic tires on every major forklift brand in the 2.5-3.5 ton class, including: Heli CPCD25-CPCD35 and A30/A35 series; Hangcha CPCD25-CPCD35; Toyota 7FG25-7FG35, 7FD25-7FD35; Komatsu FG25-FG35, FD25-FD35; Lonking LG25D-LG35D; Tailift FD25-FD35; Linde H25-H35; Hyster H2.5-H3.5FT; Yale GLP25-GLP35; and Clark C25-C35 series. This tire can replace existing worn solid tires as a direct press-off/press-on operation, or can be retrofitted to rims currently running pneumatic tires — converting from pneumatic to solid eliminates all puncture-related downtime. Solid tires must be mounted exclusively using a hydraulic tire press with tooling matched to the specific base band inner diameter; attempting to mount using manual methods will permanently deform the steel band. Monitor tread wear indicators during routine inspections. For matching 28×9-15 rims and wheel assemblies, browse our tire and wheel category. Reference OEM tire specifications at Heli official website.

Technical Specifications

• SKU: SOLID-28X9-15-HQ
• Size: 28×9-15 (711mm OD × 229mm W, 15″ Bead Seat)
• Type: Premium Press-On Solid Forklift Tire
• Construction: 3-Layer Compression Molded — Abrasion-Resistant Tread, Viscoelastic Damping Cushion, High-Modulus Base on Cold-Rolled Steel Band
• Tread Compound: High-Performance Natural Rubber with Optimized Carbon Black Dispersion + Anti-Cut/Chunk Additives
• Application: 2.5-3.5 Ton Counterbalance Forklifts — All Major Global Brands

Compatible Forklift Brands & Models

Kingstream premium solid tires are individually wrapped in protective film and pallet-packed with edge guards for container shipping. QC protocol includes Shore A hardness testing on all three rubber layers, steel-to-rubber bond adhesion pull testing to ASTM D429, and precision dimensional measurement on a CMM fixture. 12-month warranty against tread separation and base band delamination. Contact us for bulk container pricing with your required sizes and quantities.