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Evaluating Your Forklift Tires For Replacement

Regularly evaluating forklift tires is essential to prevent accidents and reduce operator fatigue. ProLift highlights the importance of inspecting for wear and damage, such as chunking or chemical exposure, and advises timely tire replacement to avoid costly repairs and downtime.

Toyota forklift pneumatic tire in an outdoor application.

It’s easy to assume that forklift tire maintenance is simple and budget-friendly, but tire replacement is often overlooked unless there’s major damage. Regularly inspecting and replacing forklift tires can significantly reduce accidents and operator fatigue, ensuring a safer and more efficient work environment.

How To Evaluate Forklift Tires

Chunking

When a forklift tire loses part of its tread, this is called chunking. Forklift tires are vulnerable to chunking when driven over dock plates or debris in the facility that can tear pieces off the tire. Many tires are replaced prematurely due to chunking, causing unplanned maintenance expenses.

Oils & Solvents

If your facility uses cutting oils and solvents, forklift tires may be at risk of damage. Repeated exposure to these chemicals can soften the tires over time, making them more susceptible to chunking and other forms of deterioration.

Toyota forklift tire on forklift lifting lumber.

On-Site Forklift Tire Replacement

To minimize downtime, our mobile tire service truck comes to your location. Just let us know the type and quantity of tires to be replaced, and our trained technician will handle the tire pressing right on-site, keeping your operations moving smoothly.

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Safety & Fatigue

Damaged forklift tires bounce the operator. This can lead to fatigue and decreased production. Tires with chunking also decrease the stability of the forklift and can contribute to a tip over.

Damage To The Forklift

Wearing down forklift tires beyond their useful life is another reason for replacement. In these cases, the forklift’s forks and mast are at risk for damage. Because the forks and mast will sit lower to the ground, they will be prone to come into contact with the facility floor or impact the dock plate. This can lead to a costly replacement of these components as well as damage to your facility.

When you partner with ProLift for your maintenance program, our service technicians will assess your forklift tires for wear and safety. Protect your forklift’s performance by ensuring your tires are properly maintained.

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