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19th Mar 2025

Forklift tires play a crucial role in determining the efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness of warehouse and industrial operations. Among the various types available, solid rubber forklift tires … read more

Posted by Troy at Forklift Tire Company on 20th Dec 2024

What press-on solid tires does Forklift Tire Company recommend? It all depends on the application. For most applications, it would be rubber (do the fingernail trick) to find out if the tire is rubb … read more

Posted by Forklift Tire Company on 7th Nov 2024

The key difference between a solid tire and an air-filled tire is the construction, which affects general durability (including the operator!), maintenance requirements, and general upkeep when applie … read more

Posted by forklifttire.com on 9th Mar 2024

Press-on type tires are made with either rubber (Cushion) or polyurethane (Poly), which is molded directly onto a 3/8" steel ring, to be then mounted onto a press-on wheel.While pneumatic-ty … read more

21st Jun 2021

Forklifts have diverse applications in material handling and they come in different designs meant to fit those needs.One common forklift today is the Cushion Tire Forklifts that are popular for indoor … read more

17th Aug 2019

Question: How do the polyurethane tires and the cushion tires compare for different applications?Press on tires usually come in two categories: The polyurethane tires and the rubber tires also known a … read more