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- 010 110 1819
- sales@gpforklifts.co.za
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- 47 Harris Avenue, Sebenza, Edenvale
135% Procurement Recognition
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Call us: 010 110 1819 | Email: sales@gpforklifts.co.za
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If your forklifts are runnin
g on worn or damaged tyres, every shift carries more risk than it should. GP Forklifts supplies and fits solid, pneumatic, and polyurethane forklift tyres across Sandton and the surrounding Johannesburg north areas. We’ve been doing this for over five decades — 53 years of collective industry experience — so we know what works in a warehouse, on a distribution floor, and out on a construction yard.
BEE Level 1 | 135% Procurement Recognition | Serving Gauteng-wide
Operating hours: Monday–Friday 07:30–17:00 | Saturday by appointment
Sandton might be best known for its corporate towers and retail centres, but the industrial belts running through Marlboro, Wynberg, Linbro Park, and Kelvin tell a different story. Warehouses, distribution hubs, and light manufacturing operations keep forklifts running hard in this part of Gauteng — and tyres take the punishment.
The right tyre for your machine depends on where it works, what it carries, and how hard it runs. Here’s what we supply.
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Solid tyres are the go-to choice for most indoor operations — warehouses, distribution centres, cold storage facilities, and manufacturing plants. They don’t puncture. Full stop. If your floor has sharp debris, metal shavings, or your machines run double shifts with no margin for downtime, solid tyres are what you need.
They carry heavy loads without flex-related failures, and they hold up well on smooth to semi-smooth surfaces. The upfront cost is higher than pneumatic, but you’ll spend far less on puncture repairs and unplanned stoppages over the life of the tyre.
We stock GP Solid Forklift Tyres in a wide range of sizes to fit the most common models running around Sandton’s industrial areas. If you’re not sure whether solid is the right call, that’s exactly what our team is here to figure out with you
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Pneumatic tyres — whether air-filled or foam-filled — handle rough and uneven terrain far better than solid alternatives. If your forklifts move between indoor loading bays and outdoor yards, construction sites, timber yards, or any surface that isn’t a polished concrete floor, pneumatics absorb the bumps and keep traction where it counts.
The foam-filled version gives you most of the ride comfort of an air tyre without the puncture risk — a solid middle-ground for operations that split time between indoors and outdoors. We’ll help you decide which variant suits your specific environment.
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Polyurethane tyres are specifically designed for electric forklifts in clean, controlled environments. They’re lighter than solid rubber, create less rolling resistance (which extends battery life), and are gentle on flooring — important in facilities where floor maintenance costs are a real concern.
Cold storage operations, pharmaceutical warehouses, and facilities running automated guided vehicles (AGVs) tend to favour polyurethane. If you run electric forklifts in Sandton’s commercial or cold-chain warehousing sector, this is worth a conversation.
There’s no shortage of tyre suppliers in Johannesburg. So why do businesses in the Sandton corridor keep coming back to GP Forklifts? A few reasons that actually matter on the floor.
That’s not a marketing line — it means the people answering your call have seen most of what can go wrong with forklift tyres, and they know how to fix it. They can look at your application and your load profile and tell you what’ll last versus what’ll cost you more in the long run.
We don’t just sell tyres — we know which sizes and compounds work best across dozens of forklift brands. Whether you’re running Toyotas, Nissans, Mitsubishis, or a mixed fleet, we’ll match the tyre to the machine correctly the first time.
Waiting weeks for a tyre that’s on backorder isn’t an option when your operation can’t afford downtime. We carry a wide range of sizes in stock, and we move quickly.
If your procurement team needs to hit transformation targets, sourcing from GP Forklifts contributes 135% towards your BEE procurement spend — something worth flagging to your supply chain team.
You’ll get a clear quote before any work begins. What we quote is what you pay.
Getting your tyres sorted shouldn’t be complicated. Here’s what to expect when you contact us.
Call 010 110 1819 or email sales@gpforklifts.co.za with your forklift make, model, and current tyre size (if you know it). If you’re not sure about the size, a photo of the existing tyre’s sidewall markings works perfectly. This usually takes five minutes on your end. We’ll respond same day during business hours.
We’ll confirm the correct tyre specification for your machine, check stock, and send you a written quote. No vague estimates — you’ll see the tyre type, size, quantity, and fitting cost clearly itemised. Turnaround for a quote is typically within a few hours for standard requests.
Once you approve the quote, we confirm stock and arrange a fitting schedule that works around your operations. For Sandton and surrounding areas, we aim to keep lead times tight. We’ll give you a realistic timeline upfront — no surprises.
ur technicians fit the tyres correctly, checking mounting and alignment as part of the process. A badly mounted tyre causes premature wear and can create safety issues — this step matters. We don’t rush it.
Before we’re done, we’ll verify the machine is operating correctly with the new tyres fitted. If anything looks off, we address it before leaving the site.
We supply and fit tyres for a wide range of forklift brands in regular use across the Sandton, Marlboro, Wynberg, and Linbro Park areas. This includes:
We also cover Doosan, Komatsu, Linde, Hyster, Manitou, Hyundai, and several other brands. If your machine isn’t on this list, contact us — we’ll tell you quickly whether we can help.
Pricing on forklift tyres varies based on type (solid, pneumatic, polyurethane), size, brand compatibility, and quantity. There's no single number that applies to every machine — a solid tyre for a 1.5-tonne electric forklift and one for a 5-tonne diesel sit at very different price points. What we can tell you is this: a proper set of tyres fitted correctly is always cheaper than extended downtime, a damaged floor, or a load-stability incident. It's not a cost to minimise at the expense of quality — it's an investment in keeping your operation running safely. When you contact us for a quote, we'll give you clear pricing based on your specific machine and requirements. We'll also flag if there's a more cost-effective option that still meets your operational needs — we're not here to upsell you on something you don't need. Payment options and deposit requirements are confirmed at the quoting stage. We work with businesses of various sizes, from single-machine owner-operators to multi-site fleets.
Yes. We serve the full Sandton area, including surrounding industrial zones such as Marlboro, Wynberg, Kelvin, and Linbro Park. Contact us to discuss on-site fitting for your location — we’ll confirm availability and any relevant logistics.
For commonly used sizes, we typically have stock on hand and can move quickly — often within 24–48 hours for the Sandton area after order confirmation. Lead times depend on the specific tyre size and quantity required, which we’ll confirm at the quoting stage.
Solid tyres are puncture-proof and best suited to indoor, hard-surface environments like warehouses and distribution centres. Pneumatic tyres — air-filled or foam-filled — perform better on rough or uneven outdoor terrain. The right choice depends on where your forklift operates and what load conditions it handles daily.
The size is printed on the sidewall of your existing tyre — something like 6.00-9 or 28×9-15. If you can’t locate it or the markings are worn, we can identify the correct specification from your forklift’s make and model. Just let us know when you call.
Yes. GP Forklifts is a BEE Level 1 supplier with 135% procurement recognition. This means purchases made through us count significantly towards your company’s BEE procurement compliance requirements.
We stand behind our work. If there’s a product or fitting issue, contact us and we’ll address it. We don’t disappear once the invoice is paid. Reach us at sales@gpforklifts.co.za or 010 110 1819.
Yes. We work with single-machine operators and multi-forklift fleets alike. If you’re managing a fleet and want to set up an ongoing supply arrangement, get in touch — we can discuss stock scheduling and pricing that makes sense for your volumes.
Worn tyres slow your operation down and raise the risk on the floor. Getting them sorted doesn't have to be a drawn-out process. Contact GP Forklifts and we'll have a quote back to you fast, stock confirmed, and fitting scheduled without unnecessary back-and-forth.
We've been in this industry for over 50 years. We know forklift tyres, we carry the stock, and we serve the Sandton area.
Call us: 010 110 1819
Email: sales@gpforklifts.co.za
Address: 47 Harris Avenue, Sebenza, Edenvale Hours: Monday–Friday 07:30–17:00
