Solid Pneumatic Forklift Tires

Pneumatic Forklift Tires

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• ECLAT Forklift Tire - Aggressive tread design, steel reinforced base, and low heat build-up properties make the ECLAT Tires an excellent value
• General Service Solid Pneumatic - Works well in various applications, available in 2-stage & 3-stage construction with steel in the beads to eliminate spinning on wheels
• Solid Solver Forklift Tire - Premium line, we strongly suggest this tire if chipping and chunking is of concern

Solid Tires Vs. Air Tires

Solid Pneumatic Forklift tires, also known as Pneumatic Shaped Solid Tires, are built in the exact same sizes as standard pneumatic tires, so they fit the same rims and wheel assemblies without any equipment modification. The difference comes down to what's inside: pneumatic tires use an air-filled inner tube, while solid pneumatics are cast from a single piece of solid rubber. Like any tire choice, there are tradeoffs to weigh based on your application, surface conditions, and how much downtime your operation can tolerate.

How Tire Sizing Works

Solid pneumatic tires use the same sizing format as pneumatic tires: outer diameter x width - rim diameter, for example 18x7-8 or 28x9-15. The last number is the rim diameter, and it determines which wheel the tire mounts to. Common forklift rim sizes include 8, 10, 15, and 16.5 inches. Because solid pneumatics share the same dimensions as their air-filled counterparts, switching from pneumatic to solid pneumatic on the same forklift usually only means swapping the tire, not the wheel.

If you're not sure which size your equipment takes, check the sidewall of your current tire first. If the size has worn off, the forklift's data plate will usually list the original tire size as well. Our FAQ page covers this in more detail, along with common questions about tire spinning and installation.

Below is the full size and load chart for our solid pneumatic line, grouped by rim diameter. Load rating is at 6 MPH. Don't see your exact size or need help matching it to your equipment? Hit Request A Quote on any row and our team will confirm fitment.

Outer diameter is +/- 2%.

Available Constructions

All-Star stocks solid pneumatic tires across a few constructions and price points:

• ECLAT - 3-stage construction and our softest-riding solid pneumatic. Lumber yard customers running 12K dual-drive forklifts regularly report over 5,000 operating hours.
• General Service (GS Solid) - our most competitively priced solid pneumatic line. Built in 2-stage and 3-stage construction with steel-reinforced beads to prevent spinning on the wheel.
• Solid Solver - our premium line, recommended when resistance to chipping and chunking is the top priority.

Load capacities vary by size rather than by construction; see the chart above for exact ratings. Not sure which construction fits your application? Contact our team and we'll help you match the right tire to your equipment and environment.

For help with specific questions or choosing the right tire for your application, contact us at 713-514-0000.