Industrial & Forklift Tires
Discover our premium range material handling press-on, solid pneumatic, and pneumatic forklift tires. They will simplify productivity for your indoor and outdoor warehouse operations with performance, reliability, and superior compounding.
Get the longest tire life and lowest operational cost with superior performance, minimum rolling resistance, and energy consumption.
World-Class Material Handling Solutions. At the Right Value.
Whether for indoor warehouse applications or outdoor forklifts, MAXAM’s range of forklift tires delivers maximum tire life with unrivaled performance, minimum rolling resistance, and maximum energy efficiency that yield the lowest operational cost. Engineered with the patented EcoPoint3 compounding technology, our high-performance series of press-on and solid pneumatic (resilient) tires are safer, stronger, and more energy-efficient, providing the utmost tire life and performance in its class. Transform your forklift performance with MAXAM’s range of world-class material handling solutions.
Find your tire below:
Rough Terrain Forklift
MS307
PORTXTRA IND-3 Industrial & Forklift TiresMS407
PORTXTRA IND-4 Industrial & Forklift TiresMS600
IND Industrial & Forklift TiresMS601+
Industrial Pro Industrial & Forklift TiresMS700
IND Industrial & Forklift TiresMS701+
Industrial Pro Industrial & Forklift TiresMS801
Industrial Bias Industrial & Forklift TiresPort and Marine Equipment
MS307
PORTXTRA IND-3 Industrial & Forklift TiresMS407
PORTXTRA IND-4 Industrial & Forklift TiresBaggage Tow Tractor
MS701 GSE
Ground Support Equipment Industrial & Forklift TiresGSE tractor
MS701 GSE
Ground Support Equipment Industrial & Forklift TiresWarehouse Forklift
MS600
IND Industrial & Forklift TiresMS601+
Industrial Pro Industrial & Forklift TiresMS700
IND Industrial & Forklift TiresMS701+
Industrial Pro Industrial & Forklift TiresFrequently Asked Questions
There are different types of forklift tires that can go on a forklift. Within rubber tires, forklifts can take press-on solids (also known as cushion tires), solid pneumatics (also known as solid resilient tires), and standard pneumatic tires. Then there are non-rubber tires made of polyurethane or urethanes.
1. Press-on solid / cushion tires
Press-on, also known as cushion tires, are made of solid rubber molded to a steel band suited for indoor or light outdoor use on smooth surfaces such as warehouse applications.
There are three types of cushion tires: smooth tread, non-marking, and traction tires. Smooth press-on tires work best on indoor warehouse applications for maximum stability and footprint. Non-marking press-on tires are best for warehouse applications that operate in food, textile, and paper industries that require clean floors. Traction press-on tires suit forklifts that operate in moist conditions or are driven on ramps and other variances for the best footprint, stability, and traction.
2. Solid pneumatic / resilient tires
Solid pneumatic tires, also known as solid resilient tires, are much more durable than standard pneumatic tires since they are puncture-proof and eliminate downtime. Solid pneumatic tires are ideal for forklift applications that operate in environments that contain sharp debris such as recycling centers and lumberyards.
3. Pneumatic tires
Standard forklift pneumatic tires are the traditional air-filled tires that can be punctured by sharp debris. Therefore, pneumatic forklift tires are best for outdoor applications and where the work area has minimum sharp debris.
4. Polyurethane tires
Unlike rubber tires that are used extensively on propane and internal combustion types of forklifts, polyurethane tires are limited to electric lift trucks primarily used indoors where the floors are smooth. Since polyurethane tires are typically harder in durometer and hardness, they can carry more weight. However, the hardness of polyurethane tires yields a stiffer ride for operators.
Both poly and rubber forklift tires have their benefits depending on the operation needs and types of applications. Generally, rubber tires are more extensively used on forklifts with propane and internal combustion types while polyurethane tires are mainly used on class II and III electric forklifts.
Learn more in our blog: A side-by-side comparison between rubber forklift tires vs polyurethane tires.
Other than checking on tire wear, there’re also signs that indicate damage on forklift tires for replacement.
For press-on tires, a general rule is to identify tire wear by measuring its current width (across the tire, not up and down). If the current width is more than two inches lower than the original width, which can be found on the sidewall of the tire, then it’s time to replace the tire.
Another method to identify press-on tires for replacement is looking at the lettering. If the tire is worn to the top of the lettering, consider a replacement.
For standard pneumatic forklift tires, once the tire’s tread has worn to the point where it’s becoming invisible or you can see bald spots on the tire, consider a replacement.
For solid pneumatic tires, inspect the wear band and if it’s exposed, it’s time to replace your resilient forklift tires.
Learn more in our blog about how to identify damaged forklift tires and what to do about them.
The most important aspect to extend tire life is conducting good operating practices. By following some simple guidelines, forklift tires can have a longer runtime. Visit our resource center for a guide for safer forklift operation practices.
- Avoid excessive speed and quick starts and stops
- Avoid spinning or skidding the tires
- Avoid overloading the forklift
- Avoid running over sharp debris
For pneumatic tires, check the air pressure regularly as air in the tire fluctuates with increasing and decreasing temperatures. Underinflated tires don’t provide the traction required for applications while overinflated tires can cause a blowout. You can find the recommended PSI on the sidewall of the tire.
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