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16-1-4x5x11-1-4 tire size

Press-on (cushion) forklift tire for smooth indoor floors.

What 16 1/4x5x11 1/4 means

16 1/4 in overall diameter × 5 in width × 11 1/4 in inside diameter of the steel band, which is pressed onto the wheel.

Dimensions and wear limit

Actual diameter, new
16.1 in (409 mm) – 16.3 in (414 mm)
Actual width
5.0 in (127 mm)
Replace at diameter
14.7 in (373 mm) – 14.8 in (376 mm)

Measure the diameter; when it reaches the replacement diameter, replace — both tires on the axle together.

Load capacity per tire

Drive wheel, up to 6 mph
3,375 lb (1,531 kg)
Steer wheel, up to 6 mph
2,755 lb (1,250 kg)
Drive wheel, up to 10 mph
3,000 lb (1,361 kg)
Steer wheel, up to 10 mph
2,525 lb (1,145 kg)

Models in the data: Solideal PON 550, Solideal PON 555, Solideal PON 775.

Source: Camso (Solideal) press-on tire technical datasheet, imperial. Checked October 2026.

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