Hyster Forklift Tyres Durban — Supplied and Fitted On-Site

Your Hyster has stopped earning the moment its tyres give out. We supply and fit replacement tyres for Hyster forklifts right across the greater Durban area, from a single warehouse unit to a yard full of diesel counterbalance trucks. ForknTire works out of Pinetown and brings the fitting to you, so the machine is back lifting instead of sitting on a workshop floor.

We are not a Hyster dealer and we don't pretend to be one. What we are is a tyre specialist that knows Hyster machines well — the common sizes, the rim setups, the difference between what a 2.5-tonne electric unit needs indoors and what a heavier diesel truck needs out on broken yard concrete.

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 Hyster Forklift operators

Premium for all Hyster models

Expert fitting and wheel balancing

Same-day service and emergency callouts

What We Fit on Hyster Forklifts

Hyster runs the full spread of machine types in South African operations — small electric counterbalance trucks tucked into retail backrooms, mid-range warehouse units, big diesel trucks on container work. The tyre that suits one is wrong for the next. We stock and fit four main types and match them to how the machine actually gets used, not to whatever happens to be on the shelf.

Solid (Press-On) Tyres

These are the workhorse choice for most indoor Hyster machines. No air, so nothing to puncture — useful in any operation where there's metal swarf, broken pallets, or sharp debris on the floor. They last longer than pneumatics on smooth surfaces and they don't go flat overnight. Fitting them properly needs a hydraulic press, which we have. If your Hyster spends its day on warehouse concrete or a polished epoxy floor, this is usually where the conversation starts.

Pneumatic tyres

Air-filled tyres earn their place outdoors and on rough ground — yards, loading areas, anywhere the surface isn't flat. They cushion the ride, which matters more than people think: a Hyster has no suspension, so the tyres are the only thing standing between yard bumps and the operator's spine. We supply both tubed and tubeless options, plus foam-filled pneumatics for sites where a puncture would be expensive but you still want some give in the tyre.

Polyurethane Tyres

For electric Hyster units and reach trucks running on clean indoor floors, poly tyres give you low rolling resistance — which is the same as saying better battery life per shift. They're a precise fit on press-on wheels and we re-bond them on the correct rim. If you're running an electric fleet and watching charge cycles, these are worth asking about.

Used and Reconditioned Tyres

Not every Hyster needs new rubber. For a spare machine, a low-hours unit, or a tight month, a good used tyre is a sensible call. We inspect every used tyre for tread, sidewall condition, and structural soundness before we'll put it on a machine, and we tell you honestly what life is left in it. Used tyres are sold as inspected, without warranty — you get a straight assessment of what you're buying, not a sales pitch.

Why Operations Around Durban Call Us for Hyster Tyres

We’ve been supplying industrial and forklift tyres in KwaZulu-Natal for more than 16 years, and Hyster is one of the brands we see most. That matters when you phone: you’re not explaining what a press-on wheel is, you’re telling us the model and we’re already pulling the likely sizes.

The fitting comes to you. Our mobile units carry common sizes and the gear to fit them on site — your warehouse, your depot, your yard. For most jobs the machine never leaves your premises. That’s the whole point: a forklift earning nothing in a queue at someone else’s workshop is costing you more than the tyre.

We keep the quote honest. The commercial tyre market in South Africa is full of vague websites that won’t tell you whether your size is in stock and cheap imports that don’t last. We’ll tell you what we have, what it costs, and what we’d put on the machine if it were ours. No three rounds of back-and-forth to get to a real number.

And we don’t oversell. If a repair is the right call instead of a replacement, we’ll say so. If a used tyre will see you through, we’ll fit a used tyre.

How Getting Your Hyster Tyres Sorted Actually Works

Most jobs follow the same straightforward path. No drama, no surprise charges.

Tell us the machine.

Give us the Hyster model, or just read the size markings off the sidewall of the current tyres — they look something like 16x6x10.5. A photo of the worn tyre and the data plate is plenty. If you're not sure, we'll talk you through where to look.

We quote.

We confirm what's in stock, what suits the way you run the machine, and the price. If the size is common we usually have it; less common dimensions we source through our supplier network, normally within a few days. You get the number up front.

We come and fit.

We bring the tyres and the press to your site and fit them there. We check the rim for damage, fit to correct torque, and don't leave you with a half-finished job. Most fittings are done in a single visit.

We tell you what to watch.

Before we leave, you'll know what to keep an eye on — pressure for pneumatics, wear signs for solids — so the next change is planned rather than an emergency.

Areas We Cover Around Durban and KZN

We're based at 6 Schenk Road, Pinetown, and we serve businesses throughout the greater Durban area — the harbour and CBD, the Pinetown and New Germany industrial belt, Westmead, Mobeni, Jacobs, and the surrounding suburbs. Response times are quickest closer to Pinetown and stretch out the further you are from us. We supply beyond the metro too; for sites outside the immediate Durban area, ask us about delivery and fitting when you call.

What Hyster Tyres Cost — and What Moves the Price

There’s no single price for a Hyster forklift tyre, and any supplier who quotes one blind hasn’t asked enough questions. What you’ll pay depends on the size, the type (solid, pneumatic, or polyurethane), whether you’re going new or used, and how many wheels you’re doing at once.

A small electric warehouse Hyster running poly tyres is a different number from a heavy diesel unit needing large pneumatics for outdoor work. Fitting on site is built into how we quote rather than bolted on as a surprise. The honest way to get a real figure is to tell us the machine and what it does — we’ll come back with a price you can actually plan around, not a range so wide it’s useless.

We quote fast. Give us the details and you’ll have a number to work with, usually the same day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. We supply and fit tyres for the Hyster forklift types common in South African operations, from small electric counterbalance units to heavier diesel trucks. Tell us the model or the size off the current tyre and we'll match it.

No. We're an independent tyre specialist. We supply and fit tyres for Hyster machines, but we hold no Hyster dealership or OEM affiliation — which usually means we're quicker and more competitive on the tyre side than going through a dealer network.

Yes, and we usually do. Our mobile units carry common sizes and the press needed to fit them on site, so your Hyster stays where it is. For most jobs the machine never has to leave.

We prioritise emergency calls and typically reach Durban-area sites within 2–4 hours during business hours, depending on your location. Phone us and we'll tell you honestly what we can do for your area that day.

It comes down to where the machine works. Solid tyres suit indoor, smooth-floor operations and won't puncture on debris. Pneumatics suit outdoor and rough ground where cushioning and traction matter. We'll recommend based on your actual conditions, not a default.

Yes. We inspect every used tyre for tread, sidewall, and structural condition and give you an honest read on the life left in it. Used tyres are sold as inspected, without warranty.

Check the sidewall of the current tyre for markings, or your machine's data plate. Send us a photo if you're unsure — we can cross-reference the model against the sizes we stock and confirm the right fit before anything's ordered.

Get Your Hyster Back to Work

A Hyster on worn tyres is slower, harder on the operator, and a safety risk you don’t need. Getting it sorted is a phone call. Tell us the model, we’ll quote you a real number, and we’ll fit the tyres at your site so the machine is back lifting the same day where we can manage it.