18×7-8 Standard Forklift Solid Tyre

Which forklifts use 18×7-8 solid tyres?

18×7-8 is the standard fitment on 1.5–2.5 tonne forklifts, including Toyota, Hyster, Linde, Komatsu, Mitsubishi and most Chinese brands. It is used on both drive and steer axles at the front of counterbalance forklifts.

What is the difference between standard and non-marking 18×7-8 solid tyres?

Both sizes share the same dimensions and load ratings. The standard version uses black abrasion-resistant rubber for the longest service life. The non-marking version uses a light-grey compound that leaves no black marks on floors — the default choice for food, pharmaceutical, electronics and retail environments. Non-marking tyres typically wear faster than black rubber.

How long do 18×7-8 solid tyres last?

Service life depends on load, speed, floor condition and duty cycle rather than a fixed mileage. Solid tyres on a well-maintained indoor forklift commonly last several times longer than pneumatic tyres. Send us your operating conditions and we can recommend the compound that best matches your application.

Can JABIL supply 18×7-8 solid tyres with my own brand?

We do — custom sidewall markings and packaging are available for importers and dealers. Share your brand requirements with the sales team to review the options and minimum quantities.

How do I confirm 18×7-8 is the right tyre before ordering?

Check the size on your current tyre sidewall, then confirm the equipment brand and model, axle position (drive or steer), maximum operating speed and daily duty hours. Send these details with your inquiry and JABIL will confirm fitment and the recommended compound before you place the order.

Why fit solid tyres instead of pneumatics on a 1.5–2.5 tonne forklift?

A flat tyre on a counterbalance truck usually stops work for hours — the forklift sits wherever it failed until someone changes the wheel. Solid tyres take that failure mode off the table: no punctures, no pressure checks, no downtime from debris on the floor. On sites with nails, scrap or loading-dock rubble — ports, recycling plants, busy warehouses — most operators find the switch pays for itself the first time a pneumatic would have gone flat.

Which tread patterns can I choose for 18×7-8?

Two patterns cover most applications: a smooth tread for clean indoor floors, and a lug tread for outdoor yards and wet surfaces. Tread and compound can be combined freely — a non-marking compound with a smooth tread for an electronics plant, for example, or black rubber on a lug tread for a yard truck. Tell us where the trucks actually run and we will suggest the pairing that holds up longest.

Can we start with a trial order before booking a full container?

Plenty of new customers do exactly that — start with one or two pallets to check fitment and wear on their own trucks, then scale up. Trial quantities carry a higher per-tyre price than container loads, but they are the cheapest way to confirm the product suits your market before committing. When you are ready for FCL, the same specification carries over without any re-approval.

Are solid tires a good fit for outdoor yards and loading docks?

Yes. Many US buyers search for solid tires because their trucks run on concrete aprons, dock plates and yard debris. Solid tyres handle those surfaces without punctures — tread pattern and compound should match the surface, which is what we confirm before quoting.