Everything you need to know about Lift Truck Tires

Choosing and maintaining the correct forklift tires is essential for safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations. Regular inspections, proper selection, and timely replacement are key to maximizing tire life and forklift performance.

And while we don't offer quite all of these options, it might be useful to know about them.

• Pneumatic Tires:
  Filled with air (like car tires), they provide excellent shock absorption and traction, making them ideal for rough or uneven outdoor surfaces such as construction sites and lumberyards. However, they are susceptible to punctures and require regular air pressure checks.
  
• Solid Pneumatic Tires:
  Made of solid rubber, these are puncture-proof and more durable than air-filled pneumatics. They are suited for environments with debris or sharp objects and have a longer lifespan.
• Cushion Tires:
  Made of solid rubber and fitted to a metal band, cushion tires are compact and best for smooth, indoor surfaces like warehouses and manufacturing facilities. They offer a smaller turning radius, making them ideal for tight spaces.
• Polyurethane Tires:
  Lightweight and durable, these are used mainly on electric forklifts in indoor environments. They provide good traction, are non-marking, and resist chemicals and cuts.
• Non-Marking Tires:
  Designed to prevent floor scuffing, these are essential in clean or appearance-sensitive environments such as retail, food, and pharmaceutical facilities.
• Specialty Tires:
  Options include fiberglass-impregnated tires for heat resistance, static-resistant tires for explosive environments, and cold-prepped tires for icy conditions.

We recommend:

Poly tires electric trucks, especially when ridden or capable of lifting above 4 feet, due to the superior stability vs. rubber tires. Polyurethane also has less rolling resistance than rubber which increases efficiency.

Polyurethane tires are harder, can carry greater loads and will outlast a rubber tire by as much as 4 times. However, they also have less cushioning ability.
Polyurethane tires offer improved traction with different tread types without sacrificing load capacity. They are more durable and are less likely to suffer from chunking, tearing or delaminating. Polyurethane tires are less prone to cutting or tearing.

Polyurethane can be slippery when wet but tread styles, such as the Diamond Groove or XGroove are available for wet and cold floor conditions while maintaining high load capacities.

Rubber tires can offer a softer ride and are generally used outdoors on the larger propane and internal combustion lift trucks. Rubber tires dissipate heat well and are recommended for use at higher speeds. They offer a broader footprint providing better traction, particularly in wet conditions, but have lower load capacities. Rubber tires are typically made with carbon black and because of this will mark indoor floors.

Tread Patterns

Smooth – Smooth surface tires are best on clean floors and standard warehouse environments.  There are several types of smooth tires.  SC = smooth crown. SF = smooth flat.  These can also have tapered sidewalls TSW or straight sidewalls SSW

X-Groove, also known as Diamond Groove (XG) – These have an X or Diamond pattern cut in the tire surface, best for wet floors and freezer areas.  

Worried about the wear of your tires?

Check out this video on 
When to Replace and How to Measure Your Drive Tire

Free tire pressing service available 

with the purchase of a new tire or tire and wheel combo. Tire and hub assemblies are available in stock for many of the most popular electric pallet trucks. 

If you don't see what you are looking for here, just call us at 800-331-0839 or email us at csinfo@genericparts.com.

Crown WP Series & PE Series  *  Big Joe WPT60  *  BT Prime SMX45  *  Hyster W40XT & W40Z  *  Jung Heinrich EJE120 * Mitsubishi PW23 & PW30 * Raymond 102XM * Toyota 7HBW23  *  Yale MPB040E 

We have the Press-On Tires you need!

Common Replacement Parts for Electric Lift Trucks and Forklilfts

Common Replacement Parts

for Electric Lift Trucks and Forklifts

Tip: Less machine downtime = more productivity, and a better ROI over your equipment's life cycle.

• Have you got a leak? Most common leak points are hoses. Check hoses for cracked rubber and exposed wire structure. Make sure the contact points are properly sealed.  Generic Parts Service carries a huge inventory of hoses, industrial seal kits, and lift truck seal kits. We have kits for the leading manufacturers of pallet jacks, material handling equipment, dump trucks, farming equipment, and logging equipment.

• Are you having travel or lift issues? Check for leaks, cracks, and wear. We have seal kits, mast parts and everything you need to get moving.

• Is your unit was running rough? We carry replacement alternators, vaporizers, radiators, engines, and engine parts.

• Are you having electrical issues, including problems with buttons, switches, pedals or other electrical parts? Make sure wires are not broken or chafe against each other. Switches can mechanically break or corrode. We have a large selection of buttons, boards, switches, wiring harnesses, and pedals as well as many other commonly replaced items.

• How are the brains of the operation? We have replacement control pods, control handles and controllers to help get you moving in the right direction again.

• Are your important safety features, like horns, alarms, and lights in good working order? Some of these wear over time, but most suffer damage. Check your warehouse for obstructions and damage points. Install the accessories inside the overhead guard or within the body of the machine. If broken: We have all of these accessories and more to keep your equipment up to safety standards.

• Are your seatbelts and seats in good working order?  In most cases, the entire seat assembly (seat belt, seat) needs to be replaced to fix the reported issue.  We have aftermarket replacement seats and seat belts for a wide variety of machines.

• How is the condition of your frame and undercarriage? Making sure your frame and undercarriage are in good working order maximizes worker and product safety as well as the working life of your equipment. We have bushings, tension bars, link assemblies, riser assemblies and more to keep you operating safely.

• Have you replaced your batteries but they are still having trouble charging up? Battery life should be roughly 5 years but many factors can influence that. Make sure your battery has enough water and check regularly. We have replacement battery chargers and battery connectors for most brands..

• Have you inspected your wheels lately? Chunked or worn tires or load wheels? We carry wheel kits for most brands of forklifts. Kits include two load wheel assemblies with bearings pressed, along with axles and fasteners.  We also have the drive tires and caster assemblies you need.

Wheel Kits for Manual Pallet Jacks 

Wheel Kits for Electric Lift Trucks

Wheel Kits for High Lift / Scissor Lifts

Need parts? Find them on our website www.genericparts.com

Or call our highly knowledgeable customer service staff (800) 331-0839

Generic Parts Service is the world's largest supplier of after-market pallet jack parts.

We go the extra mile to make sure you get what you need - fast.

COVID-19: SAFETY AT WORK

GENERIC PARTS SERVICE wants to let you know that the health and safety of our community, our customers and our employees are of the utmost importance to us and we have enacted additional measures to ensure we meet the needs of our customers as well as provide for the health and safety of our employees while still working to provide essential services to keep the country and our supply chain rolling during this worldwide emergency.

For those of us who are reporting to our workplaces, here are some reminders:

• Stop handshaking – use other non-contact methods of greeting

• Clean hands at the door and schedule regular hand washing reminders by email

• Don't forget to wipe down your machinery anywhere you touch it

• Social distancing - keep 3 to 6 feet away from each other

• Create habits and reminders to avoid touching our faces and cover coughs and sneezes

• Although gloves are protective, they are just like hands in that they harbor germs and viruses so they do need to be disinfected and don't touch your face with your gloves.

• Disinfect surfaces like doorknobs, tables, desks, and handrails regularly

• Increase ventilation by opening windows or adjusting air-conditioning

• Be careful with meetings and travel, use video conferencing for meetings when possible

• When not possible, hold meetings in open, well-ventilated spaces

• Consider adjusting or postponing large meetings or gatherings

• Assess the risks of business travel

• Handle food carefully

• Limit food sharing

• Practice strict hygiene and stay home if you are feeling sick or have a sick family member in their home

And to help you keep on rolling, GENERIC PARTS offers

· Quality replacement parts for Electric Lift Trucks and Manual Pallet Jacks

· Pre-packaged Wheel Kits for Manual Pallet Jacks, Electric Lift Trucks & Scissor High Lifts

And helpful How-to-Videos:

• How-to replace the load wheels

• How-to replace steer wheels  

• How-to measure the wear on your forklift drive tires

For free technical assistance:

Call our helpline 800-331-0839 or email csinfo@genericparts.com       

Battery chargers and connectors for your electric Lift Trucks

Check your batteries, battery chargers, and connectors.

When using battery chargers, always check the AC and DC Cables, plugs, contact tips, and connectors for damage, exposed copper, and signs of excessive heat.

And to ensure the proper function of your batteries:

• Check the cell water levels and add water as needed. 
• Wipe down the top of the battery with a neutralizer as needed.
• Inspect the batteries, including the cables, connectors, contact tips, cell tops, inter-cell connectors, and watering systems for signs of physical damage, excessive heat or corrosion.   

Our vast inventory includes

 

and



Browse our selection of electric lift truck Battery Chargers and Battery Connectors by Crown, Hyster, Raymond, Toyota, Yale, and others.

Need help finding the right battery charger for your model?

Email csinfo@genericparts.com

or

call us at 1-888-999-7715

We've got over 200,000 new replacement parts for

Electric Lift Trucks 

Manual Pallet Jacks 

Wheel Kits for Electric Lift Trucks

Wheel Kits for Manual Pallet Jacks

And more!