Clark Forklift Tyres in Durban — Supply and Fitment

If your Clark forklift is running on worn or perished tyres, you already know what it costs you. The machine handles badly, the operator feels every bump through the seat, and a tyre that lets go mid-shift turns into a breakdown you didn't plan for. ForknTire keeps Durban's Clark machines moving with the right tyres, fitted properly, sourced fast.

We've supplied industrial and forklift tyres out of Pinetown since 2008. Clark is one of the makes we deal with day in and day out, alongside Toyota, Hyster, Mitsubishi, TCM, Komatsu and the rest. Whether you run one Clark in a small warehouse or a fleet across a yard in Durban, we'll get you the correct tyre and fit it without dragging the job out.

Based at 6 Schenk Rd, Pinetown. Phone 031 702 6335. Open during normal business hours, with mobile fitting available across the greater Durban region.

15+ years serving Durban's Clark Forklift operators

Premium for all Clark models

Expert fitting and wheel balancing

Same-day service and emergency callouts

What We Supply for Clark Forklifts

Clark builds a wide spread of machines, from compact electric units that live indoors to bigger diesel forklifts working outdoor yards. The tyre that suits one will be wrong for the other. Here’s how we break it down.

Solid (Cushion) Tyres for Clark Machines

Solid tyres are the workhorse choice for indoor Clark forklifts and any operation where punctures are a constant headache. They're made from solid rubber, so there's no air to lose and nothing for debris to puncture. On smooth warehouse floors they last well and hold their performance right through their life, where a pneumatic tyre slowly goes soft. They cost more upfront than a pneumatic equivalent. Over the life of the tyre that gap usually closes, because you're not paying for punctures, pressure checks or the downtime that comes with them. If your Clark works indoors on concrete, or anywhere sharp offcuts and swarf are on the floor, solid is normally the sensible call. We supply press-on (band) solids for Clark machines that take them, as well as solids that fit a standard rim. If you're not sure which your machine uses, send us a photo of the wheel and we'll tell you.

Pneumatic Tyres for Outdoor Clark Forklifts

Air-filled pneumatic tyres suit Clark forklifts working outdoors or across mixed surfaces. The air cushions the load and the operator over rough ground, and the deeper tread grips on gravel, paving and uneven yards where a solid tyre would skate.

The trade-off is punctures. On a clean indoor floor that rarely matters, but in a busy outdoor environment it's worth weighing up. For Clark machines that move between a warehouse and an outside loading area, foam-filled pneumatics are worth asking about — you get the ride of an air tyre with most of the puncture resistance of a solid.

Sourcing Odd and Hard-to-Find Clark Sizes

Some older or modified Clark forklifts run sizes that nobody keeps on a shelf. We hold common sizes in stock for quick supply, and we source the unusual ones through our supplier network, usually within a few days. Common forklift sizes we carry include 16x6x10.5, 18x7x12.125, 23x9x10 and 28x9x15, with plenty of others available.

If you give us the markings off your existing tyre sidewall, or the details from the Clark spec plate, we'll cross-reference it against stock and confirm the exact fitment before you commit to anything. That step matters most on machines that have been modified, because a wrong size affects stability, handling and your warranty.

Why Durban Operators Use ForknTire for Clark Tyres

We’re tyre specialists, not a general parts counter. Forklift and industrial tyres are what we do, and that focus shows in the advice you get.

Sixteen-plus years in the trade out of Pinetown means we’ve seen most Clark models and most of the problems that come with neglected tyres — the back complaints from operators on perished rubber, the wheel damage from running a tyre past its limit, the safety risk of a multi-tonne machine on tyres that should’ve been swapped months ago. We’d rather flag that early than sell you a tyre and move on.

Being based in Pinetown puts us inside the Durban industrial belt — Pinetown, New Germany, Westmead, Mahogany Ridge, the harbour precinct and the South Coast feeders. That keeps response times short and fitment practical for local operators.

We quote properly and we don’t pad the bill. The price we give you is the price, and we back our supply with the guarantees you’d expect from a specialist. If something’s not right, we sort it out.

How Ordering Clark Tyres Works

Getting tyres sorted with us is straightforward. Here’s what to expect from first call to fitment.

Send us your size or machine details.

Phone, email or WhatsApp through the markings off your tyre sidewall, or the Clark model and spec plate details. A photo of the wheel helps if you're unsure. Takes you two minutes.

We confirm the fitment and quote.

We cross-reference against stock, confirm the correct tyre and type for how your Clark is used, and send a quote. Usually same day for stocked sizes. .

You approve and we prepare.

Once you're happy with the quote, we get the tyres ready. In-stock sizes move immediately; sourced sizes typically land within a few days. You confirm the order.

Supply and fitment.

We supply the tyres and fit them, and we'll flag anything else we spot on the wheels or machine while we're at it. Timing confirmed when you book.

Areas We Cover Around Durban and KZN

We're in Pinetown and serve the greater Durban industrial area — including New Germany, Westmead, Mahogany Ridge, Hammarsdale, the harbour and surrounding suburbs. We handle single machines through to fleets, and we work across all the common forklift makes, so a mixed yard with Clark sitting alongside Toyota or Hyster is no problem.

If you're outside the immediate Durban area, get in touch anyway — we'll let you know what we can do on supply and fitment for your location.

What Clark Forklift Tyres Cost

Tyre pricing depends on the size, the type and the make of tyre, so there’s no single figure that fits every Clark. What drives the cost is the tyre size, whether you go solid or pneumatic, the compound and tread you need for your conditions, and how many you’re replacing.

Replacing tyres in matched pairs or as a full set is generally the right approach — all tyres on a forklift should be the same size and type for safe handling and load distribution, so a single odd tyre is a false economy.

We quote per job. Send your size and we’ll come back with a clear price, usually the same day for anything we hold in stock. Payment terms are confirmed at quote stage.

Clark Forklift Tyres — Common Questions

Yes. We deal with Clark machines regularly and supply tyres across the range, from compact indoor electrics to larger diesel units. Send us your tyre size or Clark model and we'll confirm the correct fitment.

No — we're a forklift tyre specialist. We supply and fit tyres for Clark machines (and all other common makes), but Clark forklifts themselves are sold through their authorised South African distributors. For tyres, fitment and tyre advice, we're who you want.

It depends on where the machine works. Solid tyres suit indoor and debris-heavy operations because they can't puncture. Pneumatics suit outdoor and mixed surfaces because they cushion the ride and grip better. Tell us how and where your Clark is used and we'll recommend the right one.

Check the markings on the sidewall of your current tyre, or the forklift's specification plate. If you're unsure, send us a photo or the Clark model details and we'll verify the size before you order.

We hold common sizes for immediate supply. Less common or older Clark sizes are sourced through our supplier network, usually within a few days. Give us the size and we'll tell you straight away what the turnaround is.

We supply and fit. We'll also flag anything we notice on the wheels or machine during fitment, so you're not caught out by a problem you didn't know about.

No. All tyres on a forklift should match in size and type for proper handling, stability and load distribution. We'll make sure any replacement matches what's already on the machine.

We're in Pinetown and serve the greater Durban industrial belt — Pinetown, New Germany, Westmead, Mahogany Ridge, the harbour and surrounds. Outside that, contact us and we'll confirm what we can do.

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