forklift tires
3 SIGNS THAT IT'S TIME TO REPLACE FORKLIFT TIRES
1. WEAR LINE
The wear line indicator on forklift tires lets you know when it's time to replace the tire. There’s a line called the “wear line”. As the forklift tires wear down, a highly visible orange band appears on the tire surface indicating that replacement tires should be ordered and service fitting scheduled. When this band is visible, the tire will have close to 100 hours of operational life left which means you have some time to order new tires and schedule your appointment. Once you see that wear line, it’s time to call Sacramento Forklift to get a new set.
2. CHUNKING
Other visible signs might be chunks of tire missing or pieces of tire falling off. This is sometimes referred to as “chunking”. This is a major sign to replace tires; not just for safety purposes, but also for efficiency of equipment.
3. TEARS & CRACKS
Additionally, watch for tears or cracks in the surface of a tire. Driving over debris can cause a tear to occur, but in terms of safety, it means it’s time to replace the tire.
EXCESSIVE OPERATION
Have a few lift truck operators who drive like they’re in the Indy 500? In today’s fast-pace environments and high fulfillment requirements, we want to get the job done fast. Taking sharp turns with heavy loads could create additional wear on tires but it also presents a safety risk.
Don’t ever hesitate to take a safety stance with lift truck operators. Not only is it required by OSHA that they're trained and certified, but operators who understand proper operating and safe driving reduce the chance of an incident and also reduce the amount of wear on equipment.
3 EASY STEPS TO REPLACE
Want to make the call easier? Here are a few items to have at-hand when you send us an inquiry or call for parts related issues:
With this information, the Sacramento Forklift parts experts can source the proper tires for your forklift.
NOTE* Always refer to the equipment manual and refer to the manufacturer’s recommendations to replace tires.
1. WEAR LINE
The wear line indicator on forklift tires lets you know when it's time to replace the tire. There’s a line called the “wear line”. As the forklift tires wear down, a highly visible orange band appears on the tire surface indicating that replacement tires should be ordered and service fitting scheduled. When this band is visible, the tire will have close to 100 hours of operational life left which means you have some time to order new tires and schedule your appointment. Once you see that wear line, it’s time to call Sacramento Forklift to get a new set.
2. CHUNKING
Other visible signs might be chunks of tire missing or pieces of tire falling off. This is sometimes referred to as “chunking”. This is a major sign to replace tires; not just for safety purposes, but also for efficiency of equipment.
3. TEARS & CRACKS
Additionally, watch for tears or cracks in the surface of a tire. Driving over debris can cause a tear to occur, but in terms of safety, it means it’s time to replace the tire.
EXCESSIVE OPERATION
Have a few lift truck operators who drive like they’re in the Indy 500? In today’s fast-pace environments and high fulfillment requirements, we want to get the job done fast. Taking sharp turns with heavy loads could create additional wear on tires but it also presents a safety risk.
Don’t ever hesitate to take a safety stance with lift truck operators. Not only is it required by OSHA that they're trained and certified, but operators who understand proper operating and safe driving reduce the chance of an incident and also reduce the amount of wear on equipment.
3 EASY STEPS TO REPLACE
Want to make the call easier? Here are a few items to have at-hand when you send us an inquiry or call for parts related issues:
- What is the “make” or manufacturer name of your forklift?
- What model is it?
- What is the serial number?
With this information, the Sacramento Forklift parts experts can source the proper tires for your forklift.
NOTE* Always refer to the equipment manual and refer to the manufacturer’s recommendations to replace tires.
