Forklift tire prices vary widely based on type, size, brand, and quantity. A single small polyurethane press-on tire can cost around $120**, while a full set of large pneumatic tires can exceed **$1,000 [0†L6-L7][6†L4-L5]. The table below provides a general price range for the four main tire types [6†L10-L19].
Forklift Tire Price Ranges by Type
Tire Type Price Range (Per Tire) Best For
Polyurethane Press-On $120 – $3,150+ Light-duty, clean floors, low-speed applications [6†L17-L19]
Cushion Press-On (Rubber) $135 – $1,200+ Indoor warehouses, smooth concrete floors [6†L13]
Pneumatic (Air-Filled) $125 – $1,400+ Outdoor yards, rough surfaces, loading docks [6†L14-L15]
Solid Resilient $160 – $2,900+ Mixed indoor/outdoor, no-flat environments [6†L16]
Most common warehouse forklift tires fall in the lower half of each range [6†L21]. Most forklifts need four tires—two drive and two steer—with steer tires typically being a different (smaller) size [6†L22-L23]. A complete replacement means pricing both sizes. When comparing pneumatic tire prices, note that some sellers include the inner tube and liner flap, while others sell them separately, which can add $90–$250 per tire to the total cost [6†L24-L27].
Real-World Price Examples
Cascadia Industrial Tire – 16x6x10-1/2 Traction Black Rhino R1 Solid Press-on: $210.00 each [0†L11][7†L5-L7]
China Pneumatic Tire (250-15) – Industrial pneumatic forklift tire: $71.00 [0†L25-L26]
WonRay Solid Tire (Small to Medium) – $100–$250 per tire [5†L6-L7][8†L24]
WonRay Heavy-Duty Solid Tire – $250–$600+ per tire [8†L25]
China Solid Tire (500-8) – $80.00 [5†L29-L30]
Road Crew Solid Tire (6.00-9) – $200.00 [5†L18-L20]
What Affects Forklift Tire Replacement Cost
1. Tire Construction Type
This is the biggest cost variable. Polyurethane press-on tires start around $120 for smaller sizes and are used on lighter-duty equipment. Solid resilient tires carry the highest per-tire cost in common warehouse sizes—they're heavier, last longer, and require press equipment to install. Cushion rubber press-ons and pneumatic tires fall in the middle [6†L35-L42].
2. Tire Size
Size is an obvious driver. A small cushion tire for a compact electric forklift sits in a completely different cost bracket than a large pneumatic for a rough-terrain telehandler [3†L25-L27].
3. Quality and Brand
Within any given size, there is a range from entry-level imported products to mid-tier and premium-grade options—and the gap is often wider than buyers expect [3†L27-L29].
4. Quantity
Buying a complete set of four tires is typically more cost-effective than replacing them one at a time [6†L4-L5].
5. Cost-per-Hour Analysis
A tire that costs $200** but only survives **1,000 hours** is effectively twice as expensive as a premium **$300 resilient solid that provides a consistent 3,000-hour lifecycle [3†L6-L9]. Lower-priced tires that wear faster, fail earlier, or cause downtime will cost significantly more over their operational life than a properly specified tire [0†L36-L38].
Summary
Forklift tire prices range from approximately $120** for small polyurethane tires to over **$3,000 for large solid resilient tires. For most standard warehouse forklifts, expect to pay between $135 and $1,200 per tire, with a complete set typically costing several hundred to over a thousand dollars. When budgeting, consider both the upfront price and the cost-per-hour over the tire's lifecycle to make the most cost-effective choice for your operation.