Do you know when you need to replace the tires on your forklift? Most tires have built-in indicators, like wear lines, to let you know they need to be replaced. There are other signs to look for indicating it’s time to replace such as chunking, cracks, tearing, and flat spots are among the most common. A few other signs are bond failure and pneumatic pressure loss.
When it comes to replacing tires, it isn’t safe to replace just one. Just like your own vehicle, having tires of varying ages can contribute to stability issues and skidding. Forklifts and other industrial equipment are the same way. In addition to stability issues and skidding, tip-overs are a potential hazard due to the imbalance between different tire heights. Mismatched tires are an unnecessary risk that can cause significant injury to personnel and damage to equipment. If you replace one drive tire, the other drive tire should be replaced at the same time. This also applies for the steer tires. There are some types of equipment that require you to replace all tires at the same time to ensure safety.
Keeping up with proper tire maintenance and replacing them when needed will create a safer working environment, increase fuel efficiency and get a longer equipment lifespan. We are proud to offer a wide range of tires for many different types of applications. With options of traction or smooth, marking or non-marking, press-on or pneumatic, we have the tires you need to keep your equipment rolling. Visit our e-commerce site to browse our impressive offering today!