Understanding the Parts Of a forklift Tire

20th Aug 2019

Forklift tires are a very important component of your forklift and therefore you need to be knowledgeable about them since it will help you to understand the size of the tires and whether they will fit your forklift.

You will also be able to note any kind of damage on the forklift and schedule them for replacement in good time or be in a better position to pick the right tires for your application.

A-Sidewall: It is basically the side of a tire and has very crucial information about forklift tires. From it, you can figure out more about the tire's size, brand, and type from the sidewall. It also has the wear line which is vital for alerting you when your tires have gone through intense wear and need replacement.

B- Tread: These are basically the indentations that are usually made on the tires to give them better traction for great stability on different environments.

C- Inner Diameter: The inner diameter is the portion of the forklift tires where the rim goes through.

D- Outer Diameter: The outer diameter is the height of the tire.

E- Width: The width is the length from one sidewall of the tire to the other. 

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