Need a forklift tire, a wheel or a complete assembly? Start with the existing markings and truck records. The truck’s nominal lifting capacity alone is not a tire-size selection method.
Define the item being requested
Distinguish a tire-only request from a wheel or complete-assembly request. Copy the existing manufacturer, size designation and other visible markings exactly. Keep the original punctuation and units rather than converting the code into an assumed equivalent.
Tire and wheel inquiry checklist
| Record | What to include |
|---|---|
| Truck | Make, full model and serial number; existing equipment specification if available. |
| Existing markings | Readable tire sidewall or band markings, manufacturer and product name where present. |
| Position and wheel | Requested front/rear or drive/steer position as recorded; existing wheel reference and wheel documentation. |
| Scope | Tire only, wheel only or assembly; quantity for each position. |
| Application | Describe the surface, indoor/outdoor use and typical duty. Record any specified compound or floor-marking requirement without assuming interchangeability. |
| Destination | Delivery country and requested date; identify whether fitting service is a separate requirement. |
Use manufacturer data, not a generic tonnage chart
Ask the equipment and tire supplier to confirm the proposed tire and wheel combination against the exact truck and application. Existing markings help describe the inquiry; they do not by themselves approve a substitute or a change in tire construction.
Manufacturer resources such as Continental’s material-handling tire information and technical-data downloads provide product-specific reference material. They are not a universal fit chart for this website’s categories.
This page provides no inflation pressure, wear limit, mounting or split-rim procedure. Use safely accessible records only; refer tire and wheel work to qualified service personnel using the applicable documentation.
Separate the offer from the inquiry
Request the exact tire and wheel references, included components, origin, availability and delivery terms in the written quotation. Neither a brand name nor a “non-marking” or “solid” description is a complete specification. No certification, stock level or delivery time is guaranteed here.
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Inquiry questions
Can I choose tire size using forklift tonnage?
No. Provide the truck model and serial number, existing tire markings and wheel records. Ask the supplier to confirm the proposed combination for the exact equipment.
What if the existing size marking is unreadable?
Send available truck and wheel records and existing photos, clearly stating that the marking is unreadable. Do not guess a replacement size from appearance.
Can I change from pneumatic to solid tires?
This page does not approve a change in tire construction. Have the proposed combination reviewed for the exact truck, wheel and application before ordering.
Does a tire quotation include a wheel or fitting?
Do not assume so. Specify tire only, wheel only or assembly, and ask the quotation to list included items and any separate fitting service.
Send your parts inquiry
Send existing labels, equipment details, quantity and destination by email, WhatsApp or WeChat. Unknown details can be marked for follow-up.
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