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- 010 110 1819
- sales@gpforklifts.co.za
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- 47 Harris Avenue, Sebenza, Edenvale
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When your TCM forklift starts pulling to one side, vibrating through shifts, or you spot the telltale chunking on a worn tread, you already know what’s coming. You need tyres, you need them to fit your specific model, and you need someone who actually knows TCM machines. GP Forklifts has been sorting out exactly this problem for businesses across Johannesburg and greater Gauteng for over five decades.
We stock solid, pneumatic, and polyurethane tyres that fit TCM forklift models across the full range — and we can advise you on the right choice for your floor type, load weights, and operating conditions. Whether you’re running one machine in a warehouse in Isando or managing a fleet across multiple sites on the East Rand, we’ve likely dealt with your exact situation before.
010 110 1819 | ✉️ sales@gpforklifts.co.za | WhatsApp: 063 837 9914
✓ 53 years of collective forklift industry experience
✓ Stocking tyres for all TCM forklift models
✓ On-site fitting available across Gauteng
✓ BEE Level 1 supplier — 135% procurement recognition
✓ Monday to Thursday 7:30–17:00 | Friday 7:30–14:00
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Solid tyres are the standard choice for most Johannesburg warehouse and distribution operations. They’re puncture-proof, which matters enormously in environments where you have scrap metal, wire ties, bolts, or glass on the floor. On smooth concrete or asphalt, solid tyres give you consistent performance and very low maintenance demands — there’s no inflation to monitor and no puncture repairs disrupting your shift.
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If your TCM forklift moves between indoor and outdoor surfaces — loading bays, yard areas, uneven ground, gravel surfaces — pneumatic tyres handle that variation better than solid alternatives. The air cushion absorbs irregularities in the surface, protecting both the machine’s drivetrain and the load.
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Polyurethane tyres are specifically designed for electric forklifts operating on clean indoor floors. They have lower rolling resistance than rubber alternatives, which extends battery run time — a meaningful consideration if your TCM electric forklifts are running long shifts. They’re also gentler on floor surfaces, which matters in food production, pharmaceutical, or cold storage environments where floor condition is closely managed.
Our team services, repairs, and sources parts for TCM machines regularly. When you call about TCM forklift tyres in Johannesburg, you’re not explaining the brand to someone who’s half-familiar with it. We know the common wheel configurations across the TCM lineup, the size variations between model years, and the fitment quirks you only learn from doing it repeatedly.
That’s not a marketing line — it’s the combined time our team has been working on forklifts across South Africa. It means the people helping you have seen most situations before and can give you a straight answer rather than a guess.
A lot of suppliers will sell you a solid tyre but leave the pressing to someone else. We have the press equipment and the technicians to seat tyres correctly at our Edenvale workshop, or we can come to your site if you have a fleet to deal with.
For procurement teams dealing with supplier compliance requirements, our BEE Level 1 rating and 135% procurement recognition means using GP Forklifts counts strongly toward your B-BBEE scorecard. It’s a practical consideration for many Johannesburg businesses.
When we quote you, that’s the price. We don’t add hidden charges or change figures between quote and invoice. If VAT and delivery need to be added, we tell you upfront. There’s no value in building one relationship on a surprise invoice.
Call 010 110 1819 or WhatsApp 063 837 9914 with your TCM forklift model and the tyre size you need, or describe the problem you’re seeing and let us help diagnose what’s required. If you have the existing tyre size written on the sidewall, that’s the quickest starting point. We respond during business hours — no queues, no callbacks to a call centre.
Once we know what fits your machine, we check current stock and provide a quote that includes the tyre, fitting costs if applicable, and delivery or collection options. For common TCM tyre sizes we typically have stock ready. Less common sizes are sourced through our supplier network — we’ll give you a realistic lead time rather than a hopeful estimate.
You can bring your wheel rims to our workshop at 47 Harris Avenue, Sebenza, Edenvale, and we’ll have them fitted and ready to collect. For customers with multiple machines or where the forklift can’t easily be moved, we come to your site. On-site fitting is available across Gauteng — travel costs apply depending on your location.
A solid tyre press-fit takes around 30–45 minutes per tyre at our workshop. Pneumatic fitting is quicker. If you’re doing a full set of four, allow two to three hours for the job. We check alignment and seating before handing the rims back, so you’re not discovering a problem halfway through your next shift.
We keep records of what we fitted, so when you need replacements in future you’re not starting from scratch. We can also advise on how long your specific tyres should last given your operating conditions, so you’re not caught short at an inconvenient time.
Our workshop is based in Sebenza, Edenvale — which puts us well-positioned to reach the main industrial belts across Gauteng quickly. We regularly supply and fit TCM forklift tyres across Johannesburg, the East Rand (Boksburg, Kempton Park, Benoni, Springs), Pretoria and Centurion, the West Rand, and Midrand and Sandton. For operations in Mpumalanga, Limpopo, and Northwest, we supply through courier and can arrange on-site visits with advance notice. We also supply parts and tyres to cross-border customers in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia, and Botswana — if you're running TCM forklifts anywhere in southern Africa and struggling to source tyres locally, it's worth getting in touch. For most Johannesburg and East Rand locations, you can expect same-day workshop fitting if you call before noon and bring your rims in. Remote or large on-site jobs are scheduled with a day or two's notice.
Forklift tyre pricing varies more than people expect, and for good reason. The three main factors are tyre type (solid tyres cost more than pneumatics, generally), tyre size (larger tyres cost more), and whether the size you need is in stock locally or needs to be sourced. As a general guide, solid tyres for common TCM sizes start from around R1,500–R3,000 per tyre depending on size, while pneumatic options come in at a similar range. Polyurethane tyres for electric forklifts are priced based on the specific load wheel and cushion configuration. Fitting is priced separately and depends on whether you're bringing rims to our workshop or need us on-site. We don't publish a fixed price list because sizes and stock levels change — the most accurate way to get pricing is to call us with your model and we'll give you a figure within minutes. Quotes are free and there's no obligation. Payment by EFT is standard. Established account customers operate on 30-day terms. New customers typically pay upfront for the first order, with account terms available once we've established a working relationship.
Our TVH parts supply all industries that depend on forklifts: warehousing and logistics operations, manufacturing facilities, cold storage and food distribution, retail distribution centres, construction and building supply, agricultural operations, mining support services, and port and harbour operations.
For critical breakdowns affecting operations, we can arrange expedited delivery to major centres, often achieving same-day or next-day delivery depending on what's actually available and courier schedules. Emergency service availability depends on current stock levels and your location - call us to discuss urgent requirements.
If you prefer, you can collect parts directly from our facilities, which works well for local customers who need parts immediately and want to avoid courier delays.
A forklift that can't run safely is a forklift that isn't earning its keep. Whether you've got a machine sitting on a worn set right now or you want to get ahead of a replacement before things get worse, GP Forklifts has the TCM forklift tyres in Johannesburg you need — in stock, correctly fitted, and at fair prices. Call us, WhatsApp us, or send a quick email with your tyre size or forklift model. We'll come back to you with a quote and a timeline during business hours, same day for most requests.
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For solid tyres, the standard guide is to replace when you’ve lost 50% of the original tread depth, or if you’re seeing cracking, chunking (pieces breaking away from the tyre surface), or flat spots. A flat-spotted solid tyre will vibrate noticeably through the steering and the forks. For pneumatic tyres, replace when tread depth drops below 3mm or if you’re seeing cuts that expose the internal cords. Worn tyres also put significantly more wear on your forklift’s axle bearings and suspension components — so delaying replacement often costs more in the long run.
We stock a range of popular tyre sizes that cover most TCM forklift models. Common dimensions like 28×9-15, 21×8-9, 18×7-8, and 8.25-15 are typically available immediately. Less common sizes may need to be sourced, with lead times of a few days to a week depending on availability from our suppliers. Call us with your specific size or model number and we’ll confirm stock levels on the spot.
A comprehensive service includes hydraulic system inspection and fluid top-up, complete brake system check and adjustment, chain and mast examination, tyre inspection and pressure check, battery connections and charging system test (electric units), engine tune and filter replacement (combustion units), safety feature testing, and load test to verify capacity. We also note any developing issues requiring future attention. The whole process takes 2-4 hours depending on equipment condition and any additional work identified.
Absolutely, and we maintain detailed service records that preserve warranty coverage. Some warranties require servicing by authorised dealers, though many simply require professional maintenance documentation. We’ll review your warranty terms during assessment to ensure our servicing meets all requirements. In some cases, we coordinate with dealers to maintain warranty compliance while providing more responsive local service.
For maintenance contract customers in our primary service areas (Gauteng, KZN, Western Cape, Eastern Cape), we commit to 4-hour emergency response during business hours, next-day response after hours. Non-contract customers receive service as technician availability allows, typically same-day or next-day. Remote areas naturally take longer – we’re honest about realistic response times rather than making promises we can’t keep.
For major repairs requiring workshop time, we arrange temporary replacements when available from our rental fleet. Availability isn’t guaranteed – we prioritise based on operational urgency and existing commitments. This service is included for premium maintenance contracts and available at daily rental rates for other customers. Many repairs happen on-site during scheduled maintenance, eliminating downtime entirely.
We never pressure customers into unnecessary work. When significant repairs are needed, we explain what’s failing, what happens if you defer the work, safety implications, and cost to repair versus replace. Sometimes the sensible decision is retiring old equipment rather than investing heavily in repairs. We provide honest advice based on your operational needs and budget constraints, not what generates the highest invoice.
Certainly – many customers start with call-out service to evaluate our work before committing to contracts. When you’re ready to switch, we conduct a thorough fleet assessment to establish baseline equipment condition, then propose appropriate contract terms. Existing equipment issues might need addressing before starting preventative maintenance programs, ensuring you’re not paying for regular servicing while dealing with accumulated neglect.
