Press-on Tires for Forklifts and Industrial Equipment

WSCS supplies polyurethane press-on tires with cylindrical steel bands for forklifts, pallet trucks, AGVs, tow tractors, stackers, and other industrial material handling equipment. Designed for demanding indoor and industrial operating conditions, our press-on tire range supports reliable load handling, smooth travel, and long-term wheel performance.

Explore standard tire options below or send us your existing tire dimensions, wheel drawing, and operating requirements for a suitable replacement or custom solution.

Browse Our Polyurethane Press-on Tire Range

Our press-on tire range includes polyurethane tire solutions with steel bands for industrial vehicles and equipment. Standard diameters are available from 80 mm to 1800 mm, with individual product specifications varying by model, wheel configuration, and application requirement.

Please review the product cards below for available dimensions and technical details. For replacement projects, provide your existing tire or wheel measurements so our team can help identify a compatible option.

Product-card fields recommended for every model:

What Is a Press-on Tire?

A press-on tire is an industrial tire constructed with a polyurethane tread and a cylindrical steel band. The steel band is fitted onto a compatible wheel hub or wheel core, creating a compact wheel solution for equipment that requires dependable load support and repeatable operation.

Compared with pneumatic wheel systems, press-on tires are commonly selected for indoor industrial equipment where puncture-free operation, stable dimensions, and maintenance efficiency are important.

Applications for Press-on Tires

Press-on tires can be selected for a wide range of industrial mobility and material handling applications.

Forklifts and Electric Stackers

Suitable for forklift drive wheels, load wheels, and support wheels used in warehouses, production facilities, distribution centers, and logistics operations.

AGVs and AMRs

Suitable for automated guided vehicles and autonomous mobile robots that require consistent wheel dimensions, controlled rolling performance, and reliable operation on indoor floors.

Pallet Trucks and Reach Trucks

Suitable for manual and powered pallet trucks, reach trucks, stackers, and other warehouse transport equipment.

Tow Tractors and Industrial Carts

Suitable for tow tractors, tugger trains, factory carts, and internal logistics vehicles operating over repeated travel routes.

Manufacturing and Automation Equipment

Suitable for customized industrial machinery, automated handling systems, mobile platforms, and special-purpose equipment.

Key Factors When Selecting a Press-on Tire

Choosing the right press-on tire requires more than matching the outside diameter. The wheel configuration, load requirement, working floor, and installation dimensions should all be reviewed before ordering.

How to Replace an Existing Press-on Tire

For replacement tire projects, please send the measurements of your existing tire and wheel assembly. Clear photos and drawings can help shorten the matching process.

Information Required for Tire Replacement Matching

• Tire outer diameter

• Tire tread width

• Steel band inner diameter

• Steel band width

• Steel band thickness

• Existing wheel or hub dimensions

• Equipment brand and model

• Wheel position: drive, load, steering, or support wheel

• Maximum load carried by each wheel

• Operating floor condition

• Working environment, including oil, chemicals, moisture, or temperature exposure

• Photos of the current tire and wheel assembly

Send Your Existing Tire Size for Replacement Matching

Standard and Custom Press-on Tire Solutions

In addition to standard press-on tire models, WSCS can support projects requiring wheel dimensions or performance characteristics tailored to specific equipment and operating conditions.

Custom requirements may include:

• Special tire outer diameters

• Customized tread widths

• Steel band inner diameter and width adjustments

• Polyurethane hardness selection

• Tread profile requirements

• Non-marking polyurethane options

• Load-oriented wheel configurations

• Wheel core or hub matching

• Custom colors where required

• OEM project support

• Drawing-based development for non-standard equipment

For a more accurate quotation, please provide a drawing, existing sample, required dimensions, load condition, operating speed, floor type, and estimated order quantity.

Why Choose Polyurethane Press-on Tires?

Polyurethane press-on tires are widely used in industrial handling equipment because they can be configured for different load, floor, and operating conditions.

Depending on the selected compound and wheel design, polyurethane press-on tires can help support:

• Reliable load handling for industrial equipment

• Wear resistance for repeated indoor travel

• Compact wheel installation on steel hubs or wheel cores

• Stable wheel dimensions for automated equipment

• Floor-friendly operation with non-marking material options

• Customization for specific equipment designs

• Reduced maintenance associated with puncture-prone pneumatic wheel systems

Need Help Choosing the Right Tire?

Our team can help evaluate your application based on equipment type, wheel position, installation dimensions, load requirements, and operating conditions.

Please send your inquiry with the following information:

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a polyurethane press-on tire?

A polyurethane press-on tire is an industrial tire with a polyurethane tread and a steel band designed to fit onto a compatible wheel hub or wheel core.

What equipment uses press-on tires?

Press-on tires are commonly used on forklifts, electric stackers, pallet trucks, AGVs, tow tractors, industrial carts, and automated material handling equipment.

How do I measure a press-on tire for replacement?

You should measure the tire outer diameter, tread width, steel band inner diameter, steel band width, and steel band thickness. Photos of the wheel assembly are also helpful.

Can press-on tires be customized?

Yes. Custom projects may involve changes to tire dimensions, tread width, steel band size, polyurethane hardness, color, tread profile, and wheel matching requirements.

What information is needed for a custom quote?

Please provide a drawing or photos, tire dimensions, equipment type, wheel position, load requirement, floor condition, operating environment, and required quantity.

Are press-on tires suitable for AGVs?

Press-on tires can be used for AGVs and other automated vehicles when the tire dimensions, load requirement, floor condition, and wheel configuration are properly matched.

How do I choose the correct press-on tire hardness?

Hardness selection should be based on load, floor condition, traction requirement, wear requirement, and operating environment. Contact us with your application details for support.

Can you match an existing forklift press-on tire?

Yes. Send the measurements, photos, equipment model, and wheel position of your existing tire, and we can help identify a suitable replacement option.

Need a Press-on Tire for Your Equipment?

Send your tire dimensions, wheel drawing, or application details to receive a suitable product recommendation and quotation.