Take Precautions To Extend Forklift Tire Life

Tire Care Tips

• Select the right tire, including tire size, type, construction, and compounds.
• Avoid excessive speeds that exceed a solid tire’s capacity to prevent premature tire failure.
• Inspect tires daily/weekly to remove embedded foreign objects and check tread wear.
• Avoid over-lubrication that causes grease and oil to overflow, which can be harmful to rubber tires.
• Keep brakes in adjustment to avoid heat buildup in tires and premature failure.
• Check axle alignment and steering to ensure even tread wear.
• Mount tires centered on wheels to avoid premature tire failure and potential safety hazards.

• Train operators in proper driving techniques, tire inspections, and maintenance to extend tire life and the life of the equipment.
• Keep floors clean, clear, and in good repair. Sharp objects, chemicals, and damaged surfaces directly affect tire life.
• Avoid excessive heat, prolonged exposure to hot surfaces and contact with hot metals.
• Avoid spinning, sharp turns and quick starts and stops that can rapidly wear tread and cause premature tire failure.
• Avoid overloading, which causes rubber separation, cutting, chipping and tire blowouts.
• Avoid oil, grease, and gasoline that can break down the tire rubber compound.
• Avoid standing loads that cause flat spots to form on solid tires.