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Jan 25, 2024 11:15:30 AM
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## [New, Heavy-Duty, Low-Vibration Galaxy Solid Forklift Tire From Yokohama Off-Highway Tires](https://yohta-blog.yokohama-oht.com/new-heavy-duty-low-vibration-galaxy-solid-forklift-tire-from-yokohama-off-highway-tires)
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# Galaxy Launches the MFS 101 Severe Duty Solid Tire
The [Galaxy MFS 101 Severe Duty Solid](https://yokohama-oht.com/usa/product-detail/mfs-101-sds/?product=639) tire propels solid forklift tire technology to a new level, combining solid construction with a more comfortable ride, heat-dissipating design, more rubber above the 60J wear limit, and a high-performance steel bead design to transfer torque with reduced slip. Yokohama Off-Highway Tires launched the MFS 101 SDS today in 28 sizes, for rims ranging from 8 to 15 inches.
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Topics: [Press Release](https://yohta-blog.yokohama-oht.com/topic/press-release), [Solid Tires](https://yohta-blog.yokohama-oht.com/topic/solid-tires), [Forklift Tires](https://yohta-blog.yokohama-oht.com/topic/forklift-tires), [Material Handling Tires](https://yohta-blog.yokohama-oht.com/topic/material-handling-tires)
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Mar 30, 2022 1:48:25 PM
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## [When Should You Replace Forklift Tires?](https://yohta-blog.yokohama-oht.com/when-should-you-replace-forklift-tires)
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# **New Forklift Tires Improve Productivity, Performance, and Safety **
Tires play a vital role in the performance of forklifts—it’s estimated that the average drive tire on a forklift carries more than 9,600 lbs—and while it’s tempting to try and stretch the life of your forklift tires, doing so can lead to a host of issues. Conversely, if you replace forklift tires too early, you risk cutting into your return on investment. This begs the question: when is the right time to replace forklift tires?
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Topics: [Forklift Tires](https://yohta-blog.yokohama-oht.com/topic/forklift-tires)
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Sep 16, 2021 11:07:52 AM
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## [How New Tires Can Improve Forklift Performance](https://yohta-blog.yokohama-oht.com/how-new-tires-can-improve-forklift-performance)
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# **Increasing the ROI of Forklifts with Tires **
Forklift tires have a lot of responsibilities—they connect a machine to the ground, transfer horsepower, provide suspension, and stabilize loads. Forklift tires also contribute to everything from the productivity of your equipment to its maintenance costs to the safety of your operators. Consequently, equipping forklifts with good-condition, high-quality tires can have a huge impact on all aspects of a business, most notably on its bottom line.
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Topics: [Galaxy Tires](https://yohta-blog.yokohama-oht.com/topic/galaxy-tires), [Forklift Tires](https://yohta-blog.yokohama-oht.com/topic/forklift-tires)
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May 13, 2021 11:21:52 AM
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## [Maximizing Your Investment in Forklift Tires](https://yohta-blog.yokohama-oht.com/maximizing-your-investment-in-forklift-tires)
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# **Improving Efficiency, Productivity, and Profit with Forklift Tires **
Forklifts are an integral piece of equipment in industries ranging from warehousing/distribution to shipping to construction. In recent years, the need to keep forklifts operating at peak performance has grown as businesses increasingly rely on them to move materials. One of the easiest ways to maximize the efficiency and productivity of a forklift by choosing the right tires.
Below are some of the most prominent ways that forklift tires affect a fleet and how an investment in the right tires can yield big returns for your operation.
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Jun 22, 2020 1:25:00 PM
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## [Pneumatic, Press-On Band, and Resilient Solid Forklift Tires](https://yohta-blog.yokohama-oht.com/pneumatic-press-on-band-and-resilient-solid-forklift-tires)
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# Choosing Between the Different Types of Forklift Tires
Whether working in busy warehouses, fast-paced ports, or on bustling construction sites, forklifts are a common sight in many industries. Despite the different ways these industries use forklifts, one factor is shared by all: improving the efficiency and productivity of its machinery can positively impact an operation’s bottom line. A simple step toward getting the best performance from a forklift is to equip it with the right tires for the job.
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Topics: [Solid Tires](https://yohta-blog.yokohama-oht.com/topic/solid-tires), [Forklift Tires](https://yohta-blog.yokohama-oht.com/topic/forklift-tires)
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