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BRITISH STANDARD
50-1 .5 .1 :1 994

Tyres and wheels —

Part 1 : Tyres —

Section 5: Industrial vehicle tyres —

Subsection 5 .1 Specification for

code-designated series tyres
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Committees responsible for this

British Standard

The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted by the Automobile

Standards Policy Committee (AUE/- ) to Technical Committee AUE/4, upon
which the following bodies were represented:

Agricultural Engineers’ Association

Automobile Association

British Industrial Truck Association

British Pressure Gauge Manufacturers’ Association

British Rubber Manufacturers’ Association

Bus and Coach Council

Department of Transport

Freight Transport Association

Institute of Road Transport Engineers (Inc)

Motor Cycle Industry’s Association of Great Britain Ltd.

Motor Industry Research Association

National Tyre Distributors’ Association

Retread Manufacturers’ Association

Road Haulage Association Ltd.

Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Ltd.

This British Standard, having

been prepared under
the direction of the
Automobile Standards
Policy Committee,
was published under
the authority of the
Standards Board and
comes into effect on Amendments issued since publication
1 5 July 1 994

Amd. No. Date Comments

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The following BSI references

relate to the work on this
standard:
Committee reference AUE/4
Draft for comment 93/71 0337 DC

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Contents

Page

Committees responsible Inside front cover

Foreword ii

1 Scope 1

2 Normative references 1

3 Definitions 1

4 Industrial vehicle pneumatic tyres 1

5 Industrial vehicle solid tyres 2

Annex A (informative) Examples of designations marked on tyres 19

Table 1 — Rating factors for calculating tyre load capacity 3

Table 2 — Industrial and lift truck tyres — Pneumatic

tyres: Rims for normal section sizes — diagonal and radial 4

Table 3 — Industrial and lift truck tyres — Pneumatic

tyres: Loads and inflation pressures for normal section sizes 6

Table 4 — Industrial and lift truck tyres — Pneumatic tyres: Rims

for wide section sizes — Diagonal and radial for lift trucks and
other vehicles up to 50 km/h 8

Table 5 — Industrial and lift truck tyres — Pneumatic tyres: Loads

and inflation pressures for wide section sizes 9

Table 6 — Industrial and lift truck tyres — Pneumatic tyres: Rims

for low section sizes — Radial for lift trucks and other vehicles
up to 50 km/h 10

Table 7 — Industrial and lift truck tyres — Pneumatic

tyres: Loads and inflation pressures for low section
sizes — Radial on 1 5 ° tapered drop- centre rims 10

Table 8 — Commercial vehicle tyres on lift trucks, sideloaders

and straddle carriers: Loads and inflation pressures for
sizes mounted on 5 ° tapered rims — Diagonal and radial 11

Table 9 — Commercial vehicle tyres on lift trucks, sideloaders

and straddle carriers: Loads and inflation pressures for normal
section sizes mounted on 1 5 ° drop- centre rims — Radial 12

Table 1 0 — Industrial and lift truck tyres — Rubber solid

tyres: designations and load capacities for band tyres 13

Table 1 1 — Industrial and lift truck tyres — Rubber solid

tyres: Designations, rims and load capacities for resilient tyres 15

Table 1 2 — Industrial and lift truck tyres — High load

non- rubber solid tyres: Designations and load capacities 17

List of references Inside back cover

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Foreword

This Subsection of BS AU 50 has been prepared under the direction of the

Automobile Standards Policy Committee and supersedes BS AU 50- 1 . 5d: 1 977,
which is withdrawn. This Subsection brings up to date the requirements
contained in Section 5d which covered code- designated series tyres only.
Requirements for metric series tyres are specified in the other Subsections of
Section 5.
NOTE 1 Certain components in this standard may be the subj ect of patents. Users of this standard
should satisfy themselves that they are not infringing any such patents in manufacturing to this
standard.

Part 1 of this standard is concerned with tyres. Other Parts are:

— Part 2: Wheels and rim s ;

— Part 3: Valv es ;

— Part 4: Rim p rofiles and dim ensio ns .

Other Sections of Part 1 are:

— Sectio n 0c: General ;

— Section 1 : Car tyres ;

— Sectio n 2: Co m m ercial v ehicle tyres ;

— Sectio n 3: Off- the- road tyres ;

— Sectio n 4: Agricultural tractor and m achine tyres ;

— Section 6: Mo to r cycle tyres ;

— Section 7: Mo p ed tyres ;

— Section 8: Code of p ractice for the storage o f tyres, inner tub es and flap s .

NOTE 2 Tyres of one size designation may be made in more than one design to suit various service
applications. These designs may have differing speed capabilities. The tyre user should ascertain that
the particular tyre he intends to employ is suitable for the intended use.

A British Standard does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a
contract. Users of British Standards are responsible for their correct application.

Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity

from legal obligations.

Summary of pages

This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i and ii,
pages 1 to 22, an inside back cover and a back cover.

This standard has been updated (see copyright date) and may have had
amendments incorporated. This will be indicated in the amendment table on the
inside front cover.

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1 Scope

This Subsection of BS AU 50- 1 specifies sizes, loads, inflation pressures and rims for code- designated series
tyres used on industrial vehicles. It is expected that the associated wheel rim contours will be specified in
BS AU 50- 4. 5. 1 .

2 Normative references

This Subsection of BS AU 50- 1 incorporates, by dated or undated reference, provisions from other
publications. These normative references are made at the appropriate places in the text and the cited
publications are listed on the inside back cover. For dated references, only the edition cited applies; any
subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, the cited publication apply to this Subsection of BS AU 50- 1
only when incorporated in the reference by amendment or revision. For undated references, the latest
edition of the cited publication applies, together with any amendments.

3 Definitions

For the purposes of this Subsection of BS AU 50- 1 the following definitions apply.

3.1
basic pressure

the inflation pressure related to the load that would, under optimum conditions, produce the most
economical tyre life

3.2
dual spacing

the distance between the centre line of tyres in dual fitment

3.3
permitted rim

any rim, in addition to the recommended rim, whose fitment is permitted

3.4
recommended rim

the rim(s) that gives the best fitment of the tyre for all conditions and types of service

4 Industrial vehicle pneumatic tyres

4.1 Tyre markings

4.1 .1 All tyre markings shall be permanently and legibly marked on both sidewalls in accordance with
BS AU 50- 1 . 0c: 1 977.

4.1 .2 Each tyre shall be marked with its size using one of the following designations.

a) Nominal section width code Construction code Nominal rim diameter code;

b) Nominal overall diameter code × Section width code;

c) Nominal overall diameter code × Section width code Construction code Nominal rim diameter code.

Additionally the tyre may be marked with its service condition characteristics. Where these markings are
included they shall be set out in the following order:

load index speed symbol ply rating

NOTE Examples of the use of these designations are given in Annex A.

4.1 .3 For diagonal tyres the construction code shall be “—”. For radial tyres the construction code shall
be “R”, and/or the word “RADIAL” marked elsewhere on the tyre.

4.1 .4 For industrial and fork lift tyres the speed symbols shall be A5 corresponding to a reference speed
of 25 km/h.

For commercial vehicle tyres used in industrial applications the speed symbol shall be in accordance with
the reference speeds given in BS AU 50- 1 . 2. 1 .

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4.2 Load capacities and inflation pressures

4.2.1 The reference loads specified in Table 3, Table 5, and Table 7 shall correspond with the reference
speed of 25 km/h.

Maximum tyre load capacities shall be calculated for other speeds in accordance with Table 1 . The
calculated loads shall be rounded up to the nearest 5 kg.

4.2.2 The inflation pressures specified in Table 3, Table 5, Table 7, Table 8 and Table 9 shall be the basic
pressure relating to the specified reference loads or load capacities.
NOTE The pressures used in practice on the vehicles may be fixed by agreement between the tyre manufacturer, the vehicle
manufacturer and/or the user. They should take into account, in addition to the load, the operating conditions, the stability
requirements and the mechanical characteristics of the vehicles.

4.3 Normal section tyres

Normal section tyres shall be in accordance with Table 2 and Table 3.

4.4 Wide section tyres

Wide section tyres shall be in accordance with Table 4 and Table 5.

4.5 Low section tyres

Low section tyres shall be in accordance with Table 6 and Table 7.

4.6 Commercial vehicle tyres

Commercial vehicle tyres, when used on lift trucks, sideloaders or straddle carriers, shall be in accordance
with Table 8 or Table 9.

5 Industrial vehicle solid tyres

5 .1 Tyre markings

5 .1 .1 General
All tyre markings shall be permanently and legibly marked on both sidewalls in accordance with
BS AU 50- 1 . 0c: 1 977.

5 .1 .2 Band tyres
Each tyre shall be marked with its tyre size using the following designation:

Overall diameter × Tyre width × Internal diameter of tyre band

The tyre designation shall correspond to the design dimensions of the tyre and shall be marked in inches.

NOTE It may additionally be marked in millimetres. An example is given in Annex A.

While the tables for the millimetric design dimensions may show wheel (rim) diameter to one decimal place,
the tyre size designation marking shall be rounded off to the nearest millimetre.

5 .1 .3 Resilient tyres (i.e. solid tyres for use on pneumatic rims)

Each tyre shall be marked with its tyre size using one of the following designations.

Nominal section width code – Nominal rim diameter code/Nominal rim width code SOLID

Nominal overall diameter code × Nominal section width code/Nominal rim width code SOLID

Nom. overall dia. code × Nom. section width code – Nom. rim dia. /Nom. rim width code SOLID
NOTE 1 Examples of how these designations should appear are given in Annex A.
NOTE 2 The designations for resilient tyres are identical with those for pneumatic tyres with the addition of the nominal rim width
code and the word “SOLID”.

5 .2 Dimensions and tolerances

5 .2.1 Band tyres

5 .2.1 .1 Dimensions
The tyre dimensions specified in Table 1 0 and Table 1 2 shall be the design dimensions of the tyre.

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5.2.1.2 Tolerances
Tolerances on dimensions shall be as follows:
a) the tolerance for overall diameter shall be ± 1.5 % of the specified design diameter;
b) the maximum overall tyre section width may not exceed the specified design tyre section width by
more than 4 %;
c) the tolerance on the wheel (rim) diameter shall be
+ 0.13 mm for millimetric tyre size designation; and
–0
+ 0.005 in for code tyre size designation.
–0
5.2.2 Resilient tyres
Dimensions and tolerances of resilient tyres shall be as specified in Table 11.
5.3 Rubber solid tyres
Rubber solid tyres shall be in accordance with Table 10 and Table 11.
5.4 High load, non-rubber solid tyres
High load, non-rubber solid tyres shall be in accordance with Table 12.
Table 1 — Rating factors for calculating
tyre load capacity
Maximum tyre load
Application capacity (% of
reference load)
Counterbalanced lift trucks
Up to 25 km/h
load wheel 130
steering wheel 100
Up to 35 km/h
load wheel 125
steering wheel 92.5
Side-loaders
Static 151
25 km/h 100
35 km/h 92.5
Other vehicles
10 km/h 130
25 km/h 100
40 km/h 89
50 km/h 84
NOTE The factors apply for both single and dual fitments.

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Table 2 — Industrial and lift truck tyres — Pneumatic tyres: Rims for normal
section sizes — Diagonal and radial

Tyre size Recommended minimum dual spacings

Recommended rims Permitted rims
(mm)

Diagonal Radial Diagonal Radial Lift trucks and other Other vehicles
vehicles 40 km/h and
Up to 3 5 km/h 5 0 km/h

3. 00 – 4 2. 1 0 — — — 98 94

4. 00 – 4 2. 50 C — — — 1 28 1 24

a
4. 00 – 8 2. 50 C — — — 1 28 1 24

4. 00 – 8 3. 00 D — — — 1 34 1 30

b
4. 00 – 8 3< I — — — 1 44 1 38

5. 00 – 8 3. 00 D — — 1 58 1 52

b
5. 00 – 8 3: I — — 1 62 1 56

6. 00 – 9 4. 00 E — — 1 92 1 84

6. 50 – 1 0 5. 00 F — — 21 2 204

6. 50 – 1 0 5. 50 F — — 21 8 21 0

7. 00 – 1 2 5. 00 S — — 230 222

7. 00 – 1 5 5. 0 — — 230 222

7. 00 – 1 5 5. 5 — — 236 228

7. 00 – 1 5 — — 4. 33 R — — —

7. 50 – 1 0 5. 50 F — — 248 238

7. 50 – 1 0 — — 5. 00 Fc — — —

7. 50 – 1 5 6. 0 — — 254 244

7. 50 – 1 5 6. 5, B 6. 5 — — 260 250

7. 50 – 1 5 — — 6. 00 S 254 244

7. 50 – 1 5 — — 5. 5 — — —

8. 25 – 1 5 6. 5, B 6. 5 — — 280 270

8. 25 – 1 4 7. 0 — — 286 276

8. 25 – 1 5 — — 6. 0 d — — —

9. 00 R 20 e — 6. 5 — B 6. 5 304 289

e
9. 00 R 20 — 7. 0 — B 7. 0 31 0 297

1 0. 00 – 1 5 7. 5 — — 330 31 6

e
1 0. 00 R 20 — 7. 0 — B 7. 0 324 31 1

1 0. 00 R 20 e — 7. 5 — B 7. 5 330 31 6

1 1 . 00 R 20 e — 7. 5 — B 7. 5 337 323

1 1 . 00 R 20 e — 8. 0 — B 8. 0 343 329

e
1 2. 00 R 20 — 8. 0 — B 8. 0 370 354

e
1 2. 00 R 20 — 8. 5 — B 8. 5 376 360

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Table 2 — Industrial and lift truck tyres — Pneumatic tyres: Rims for normal
section sizes — Diagonal and radial

Tyre size Recommended minimum dual spacings

Recommended rims Permitted rims
(mm)

Diagonal Radial Diagonal Radial Lift trucks and other Other vehicles

vehicles 40 km/h and

Up to 35 km/h 5 0 km/h

21 × 4 3. 1 1 F — — — 1 46 1 40

22 × 4; 3. 1 1 F — — — 1 58 1 52

23 × 5 3. 75 P — — — 1 86 1 78

25 × 6 3. 75 P — — — 204 1 96

NOTE 1 For radial tyres, replace the dash (—) in the size designation with “R”, and/or mark the word “RADIAL” elsewhere on the
tyre.
NOTE 2 The recommended tyre/rim fitments given are preferred for use in future vehicle designs.
NOTE 3 The recommended minimum dual spacings apply to normal service and the manufacturer should be consulted for special
applications. For example additional spacing will be required if chains are used.
NOTE 4 Consult the tyre, rim and wheel manufacturers to determine whether any particular tyre/rim combination is suitable, and
that the rim and wheel are of sufficient strength for the intended service.

a
2. 50 C rims are only recommended for 4. 00 – 8 tyres up to 6 PR.
b
3 : I and 3 < I rims may also be marked 3. 25I and 3. 75I respectively.
c
5. 00 F rims are only permitted for 7. 50 – 1 0 tyres up to 1 2 PR.
d
6. 00 rims are only permitted for 8. 25 – 1 5 tyres up to 1 6 PR.
e
These size designations apply only to radial tyres.

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Table 3 — Industrial and lift truck tyres — Pneumatic tyres: Loads and inflation
pressures for normal section sizes

(a) Radial on 5 ° tapered or flat base rims

Tyre size designation Measuring Tyre dimensions (mm) Reference Inflation

rim width
(kg)
load pressure
code Design Maximum in service (bar)
Tyre size Service Section Overall Overall width Overall
± 15 %
conditions width diameter diameter

Ply Load Normal Special

rating index road service service

Sizes with rim diameter code k 15

5.00 R 8 — 111 3.00 132 467 136 143 476 1 090 10.25
6.00 R 9 — 121 4.00 160 540 165 173 551 1 450 10.0
6.50 R 10 — 128 5.00 177 588 182 191 600 1 800 10.75
7.00 R 12 — 136 5.00 192 672 198 207 685 2 240 10.0
7.00 R 15 — 140 5.50 197 746 — 213 761 2 500 10.0
7.50 R 10 — 138 5.50 207 645 213 224 658 2 360 10.0
7.50 R 15 — 146 6.00 212 772 218 229 787 3 000 10.25
8.25 R 15 18 PR 153 6.50 234 836 241 253 853 3 650 10.0
10.00 R 15 18 PR 158 7.50 275 918 283 297 936 4 250 9.5
Sizes with rim diameter code > 15
9.00 R 20a — 160 7.00 258 1 018 266 279 1 803 4 500 10.0
10.00 R 20a — 166 7.50 275 1 052 283 297 1 073 5 300 10.0
11.00 R 20 —
a 169 8.00 286 1 082 295 309 1 104 5 800 10.0
12.00 R 20 —
a 176 8.50 313 1 122 322 338 1 144 7 100 10.0
(b) Diagonal on 5 ° tapered or flat base rims

3.00 – 4 4 PR 51 2.10 81 225 87 260 195 6.75

6 PR 56 2.10 81 255 87 260 224 8.0
4.00 – 4 4 PR 72 2.50 107 312 116 318 335 6.0
6 PR 77 2.50 107 312 116 318 412 7.5
4.00 – 8 4 PR 86 2.50 107 414 116 422 530 6.5
6 PR 90 2.50 107 414 116 422 600 8.0
8 PR 94 3.75 120 414 130 422 670 9.0
10 PR 97 3.75 120 414 130 422 730 10.25
5.00 – 8 6 PR 101 3.00 132 467 143 476 825 6.5
8 PR 106 3.00 132 467 143 476 950 8.25
10 PR 111 3.00 132 467 143 476 1 090 10.25

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Table 3 — Industrial and lift truck tyres — Pneumatic tyres: Loads and inflation
pressures for normal section sizes

(b) Diagonal on 5 ° tapered or flat base rims

Tyre dimensions (mm)

Tyre size designation
Design Maximum in service
Inflation
Measuring Reference
pressure
Service rim width
Overall width load
(kg) (bar)
Tyre size
conditions code
Section Overall Overall ± 15 %
width diameter diameter
Ply Load Normal Special
rating index road service service

6.00 – 9 6 PR 113 4.00 160 540 173 551 1 150 7.0

10 PR 118 4.00 160 540 173 551 1 320 8.5
12 PR 121 4.00 160 540 173 551 1 450 10.0
6.50 – 10 10 PR 122 5.00 177 588 191 600 1 500 7.75
12 PR 125 5.00 177 588 191 600 1 650 9.0
14 PR 128 5.00 177 588 191 600 1 800 10.75
7.00 – 12 12 PR 133 5.00 192 672 207 685 2 060 8.5
14 PR 134 5.00 192 672 207 685 2 120 9.0
16 PR 136 5.00 192 672 207 685 2 240 10.0
7.00 – 15 12 PR 138 5.50 197 746 213 761 2 360 8.25
16 PR 143 5.50 197 746 213 761 2 725 10.0
7.50 – 10 10 PR 128 5.50 207 645 224 658 1 800 6.5
12 PR 133 5.50 207 645 224 658 2 060 8.0
14 PR 135 5.50 207 645 224 658 2 180 9.0
16 PR 138 5.50 207 645 224 658 2 360 10.0
7.50 – 15 12 PR 142 6.00 212 772 229 787 2 650 8.0
14 PR 144 6.00 212 772 229 787 2 800 9.25
16 PR 146 6.00 212 772 229 787 3 000 10.25
8.25 – 15 12 PR 146 6.50 234 836 253 853 3 000 7.0
14 PR 149 6.50 234 836 253 852 3 250 8.0
16 PR 152 6.50 234 836 253 853 3 550 9.25
18 PR 153 6.50 234 836 253 853 3 650 10.0
10.00 – 15 14 PR 155 7.50 275 918 297 936 3 875 8.0
18 PR 158 7.50 275 918 297 936 4 250 9.5
21 × 4 4 PR 98 3.11 121 565 131 582 750 4.75
22 × 4; 4 PR 101 3.11 132 595 143 613 825 4.0
23 × 5 6 PR 113 3.75 155 635 167 654 1 150 5.25
25 × 6 8 PR 126 3.75 170 680 184 700 1 700 6.5
NOTE The reference speed for tyre load identification and therefore for load indices is 25 km/h, i.e. speed symbol A5. Maximum
tyre load capacities may be calculated for other applications in accordance with 4.2.1 .
a These sizes are based on commercial vehicle tyres and dimensions are calculated according to design procedures relevant to this
application.

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Table 4 — Industrial and lift truck tyres — Pneumatic tyres: Rims for wide section
sizes — Diagonal and radial for lift trucks and other vehicles up to 5 0 km/h

Tyre size Recommended rims Permitted rims Recommended minimum dual

spacings (mm)

15 × 4; – 8 3 : I — 1 41

15 × 4; – 8 — 3. 00 D 1 38

16 × 6 – 8 4. 33 R — 1 75

18 × 7 – 8 or 1 8 × 7 4. 33 R — 1 99

18 × 7 – 8 or 1 8 × 7 — 5. 00F 207

21 × 8 – 9 6. 00 E — 230

23 × 9 – 10 6. 50 F — 259

27 × 10 – 12 8. 00 G — 294

28 × 9 – 15 a
7. 0 — 248

NOTE 1 For radial tyres, replace the dash (—) in the size designation with “R”, and/or mark the word “RADIAL” elsewhere on the
tyre.
NOTE 2 The recommended tyre/rim fitments given are preferred for use in future vehicle designs.
NOTE 3 The recommended minimum dual spacings apply to normal service and the manufacturer should be consulted for special
applications. For example additional spacing will be required if chains are used.
NOTE 4 Consult the tyre, rim and wheel manufacturers to determine whether any particular tyre/rim combination is suitable,
and that the rim and wheel are of sufficient strength for the intended service.

a
This size may be marked 8. 1 5 – 1 5.

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Table 5 — Industrial and lift truck tyres — Pneumatic tyres: Loads and inflation
pressures for wide section sizes

(a) Radial on 5 ° tapered or flat base rims

Tyre size designation Measuring Tyre dimensions (mm) Reference Inflation

rim width load pressure
code Design Maximum in service (kg) (bar)
± 15 %
Tyre size Service Section Overall Overall Overall
condition width diameter width diameter

Ply Load
rating index

15 × 4; R 8a — 100 3.25 122 385 128 392 800 10.5

16 × R 8b — 113 4.33 152 425 160 434 1 150 10.0
18 × 7 R 8c — 125 4.33 173 462 182 473 1 650 10.0
(b) Diagonal on 5 ° tapered or flat base rims

15 × 4; – 8 10 PR 95 3.25 122 385 132 393 690 8.0

12 PR 100 3.25 122 385 132 393 800 10.5
16 × 6 – 8 16 PR 107 4.33 152 425 164 434 975 8.0
18 × 7 – 8d 8 PR 111 4.33 173 462 187 471 1 090 7.0
10 PR 116 4.33 173 462 187 471 1 250 8.0
14 PR 121 4.33 173 462 187 471 1 450 9.0
16 PR 125 4.33 173 462 187 471 1 650 10.0
21 × 8 – 9 10 PR 122 6.00 200 535 216 546 1 500 6.25
14 PR 131 6.00 200 535 216 546 1 950 9.0
16 PR 134 6.00 200 535 216 546 2 120 10.0
23 × 9 – 10 12 PR 129 6.50 225 595 243 607 1 850 5.75
14 PR 134 6.50 225 595 243 607 2 120 7.0
16 PR 137 6.50 225 595 243 607 2 300 8.0
18 PR 139 6.50 225 595 243 607 2 430 9.0
20 PR 142 6.50 225 595 243 607 2 650 10.0
27 × 10 – 12 12 PR 140 8.00 255 690 275 704 2 500 6.0
14 PR 143 8.00 255 690 275 704 2 725 7.0
16 PR 146 8.00 255 690 275 704 3 000 8.0
18 PR 149 8.00 255 690 275 704 3 250 9.0
20 PR 152 8.00 255 690 275 704 3 550 10.0
28 × 9 – 15e 12 PR 142 7.00 216 707 233 721 2 650 8.25
14 PR 145 7.00 216 707 233 721 2 900 9.00
16 PR 147 7.00 216 707 233 721 3 075 10.00
NOTE The reference speed for tyre load indentification and therefore for load indices is 25 km/h, i.e. speed symbol A5. Maximum
tyre load capacities may be calculated for other applications in accordance with 4.2.1 .
a This size may be marked 125/75 R 8
b This size may be marked 150/75 R 8
c This size may be marked 180/70 R 8
d This size may be marked 18 × 7
e This size may be marked 8.15 – 15

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Table 6 — Industrial and lift truck tyres — Pneumatic tyres: Rims for low section
sizes — Radial for lift trucks and other vehicles up to 5 0 km/h

Tyre size Recommended rims Permitted rims Recommended minimum dual spacings
(mm)
9.5 R 17.5 6.0 — 261
9.5 R 17.5 6.75 — 270
NOTE 1 For radial tyres, replace the dash (—) in the size designation with “R”, and/or mark the word “RADIAL” elsewhere on the
tyre.
NOTE 2 The recommended tyre/rim fitments given are preferred for use in future vehicle designs.
NOTE 3 The recommended minimum dual spacings apply to normal service and the manufacturer should be consulted for special
applications. For example additional spacing will be required if chains are used.
NOTE 4 Consult the tyre, rim and wheel manufacturers to determine whether any particular tyre/rim combination is suitable,
and that the rim and wheel are of sufficient strength for the intended service.
Table 7 — Industrial and lift truck tyres — Pneumatic tyres: Loads and inflation
pressures for low section sizes — Radial on 1 5 ° tapered drop-centre rims

Tyre size designation Measuring Tyre dimensions (mm) Reference Inflation

rim width load pressure
code Design Maximum in service (kg) (bar)
Tyre size Service Section Overall Overall width Overall
± 15 %
condition width diameter diameter

Ply Load Normal Special

rating index road service
service

9.5 R 17.5 — 153 6.75 240 842 247 854 3 650 10.0
NOTE The reference speed for tyre load indentification and therefore for load indices is 25 km/h, i.e. speed symbol A5. Maximum
tyre load capacities may be calculated for other applications in accordance with 4.2.1 .

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Tab le 8 — C ommercial vehicle tyres on lift trucks, sideloade rs and straddle carrie rs: Loads

and inflation p re ssures for size s mounted on 5 ° tape re d rims — D iagonal and radial

Tyre siz e de signatio n Load cap acity (kg) Inflation

(bar)
p re ssure
C o unte rb alance d lift trucks

±15 %
Tyre siz e S e rvice conditio n up to 2 5 km/h up to 4 0 km/h

b Lo ad indice s Lo ad whe e ls S te e ring Load whe e ls Stee ring

a
Ply rating

whe e ls whe e ls

7.50 – 20 (10 PR) 123/122 3 335 2 755 3 335 2 560 6.5

12 PR 128/127 3 875 3 200 3 875 2 975 8.5
8.25 – 20 (12 PR) 130/128 4 030 3 330 4 030 3 090 6.5
14 PR 133/131 4 400 3 675 4 400 3 375 8.5
9.00 – 20 (12 PR) 136/133 4 815 3 980 4 815 3 700 7.0
14 PR 140/137 5 375 4 450 5 375 4 125 9.0
10.00 – 20 (14 PR) 142/139 5 450 4 540 5 450 4 225 7.5
16 PR 146/143 6 000 5 000 6 000 4 650 9.0
11.00 – 20 (14 PR) 146/143 6 000 5 000 6 000 4 650 7.5
16 PR 149/145 6 500 5 425 6 500 5 050 9.0
12.00 – 20 (16 PR) 150/146 6 600 5 500 6 600 5 125 7.5
18 PR 154/149 7 500 6 250 7 500 5 800 9.0
20 PR 157/153 8 250 6 850 8 250 6 400 10.0
12.00 – 24 (18 PR) 156/153 8 000 6 850 8 000 6 200 9.0
20 PR 160/156 9 000 7 500 9 000 7 000 10.0
14.00 – 20 (18 PR) 160 9 000 7 500 9 000 8 975 7.0
22 PR 164 10 000 8 350 10 000 7 750 9.0
NOTE 1 For radial tyres, replace the dash (—) in the size designation with “R”, and/or mark the word “RADIAL” elsewhere on the
tyre.
NOTE 2 Consult BS AU 50-1.2.1 for dimensions and permitted rims for commercial vehicle tyres.
NOTE 3 The load capacities apply for both single and dual fitments but only when used in industrial applications. For normal
highway or transit operations consult the manufacturer.
a These loads, specified for industrial usage with speeds up to 40 km/h, also apply to commercial vehicle tyres on sideloaders and
straddle carriers.
b Designations with ply ratings in brackets are rarely available and are not used under normal circumstances.

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Tab le 9 — C ommercial vehicle tyre s on lift trucks, side loaders and straddle carrie rs: Loads

and inflation pre ssures for normal se ction sizes mounted on 1 5 ° drop ce ntre rims — Radial

Tyre siz e de signation Load cap acity (kg) Inflation

(bar)
p re ssure
C ounte rb alance d lift trucks

±15 %
Tyre siz e S e rvice co ndition up to 2 5 km/h up to 4 0 km/h

Ply rating Lo ad indice s Lo ad whe e ls S te e ring Load whe e ls S te e ring

w he e ls whe e ls
a
8 R 22.5 — 128/127 3 875 3 200 3 875 2 975 8.5
9 R 22.5 — 133/131 4 400 3 675 4 400 3 375 8.5
10 R 22.5 — 140/137 5 375 4 450 5 375 4 125 9.0
11 R 22.5 — 148/144 6 000 5 000 6 000 4 650 9.0
12 R 22.5 — 150/146 6 500 5 425 6 500 5 050 9.5
13 R 22.5 — 154/149 7 500 6 250 7 500 5 800 9.5
NOTE 1 The load capacities apply for both single and dual fitments, but only when used in industrial applications. For normal
highway or transit operations consult the manufacturer.
NOTE 2 Consult rim and wheel manufacturer to determine if the rim and wheel, which are primarily intended for highway usage,
are of sufficient strength for the intended service.
a These loads specified for industrial usage with speeds up to 40 km/h, also apply to commercial vehicle tyres on sideloaders and
straddle carriers.

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Table 1 0 — Industrial and lift truck tyres — Rubber solid tyres: Designations and load
capacities for band tyres

Tyre size designation Load capacity (kg)

C ounterbalanced lift trucks Other

vehicles up
a
Code markings Millimetre markings up to 1 0 km/h up to 1 6 km/h up to 25 km/h to 1 6 km/h

Load Steering Load Steering Load Steering

wheels wheels wheels wheels wheels wheels

12 × 3; × 8 305 × 89 × 203. 2 760 620 675 565 550 450 595 b

13 × 3; × 8 330 × 89 × 203. 2 785 645 705 590 570 470 61 5 b

15 × 3; × 11: 381 × 89 × 285. 8 890 730 800 670 650 530 700 b

10 × 4 × 6: 254 × 1 02 × 1 58. 8 780 640 700 590 565 465 560

16 × 4 × 12A 406 × 1 02 × 308 1 1 20 920 1 000 840 81 0 665 800

17 × 4 × 12A 432 × 1 02 × 308 1 1 70 960 1 050 875 850 695 830

18 × 4 × 14 457 × 1 02 × 355. 6 1 220 1 000 1 090 91 5 885 725 870

21 ; × 4 × 1 6 545 × 1 02 × 406. 4 1 375 1 1 30 1 230 1 030 1 000 820 980

1 3 × 4; × 8 330 × 114 × 203. 2 1 1 20 920 1 000 840 81 5 670 800

1 3; × 4; × 8 343 × 114 × 203. 2 1 1 50 940 1 025 860 835 685 820

1 4 × 4; × 8 356 × 114 × 203. 2 1 1 70 960 1 045 875 850 695 830

17 × 4; × 1 2A 432 × 114 × 308 1 370 1 1 30 1 225 1 030 995 81 5 980

9 × 5 × 5 229 × 1 27 × 1 27 960 790 855 71 5 695 570 680

1 0; ×5×5 267 × 1 27 × 1 27 1 1 00 900 980 825 800 655 780

1 0 × 5 × 6: 254 × 1 27 × 1 58. 8 1 030 840 91 5 770 745 61 0 730

1 0; × 5 × 6; 267 × 1 27 × 1 65. 1 1 070 880 960 81 0 780 640 770

12 ×5×8 305 × 1 27 × 203. 2 1 1 90 980 1 065 890 865 71 0 850

12 × 5 × 8 330 × 1 27 × 203. 2 1 290 1 060 1 1 50 965 935 765 920

1 5; × 5 × 10 394 × 1 27 × 254 1 470 1 21 0 1 31 5 1 1 00 1 070 875 1 050

16 × 5 × 1 0; 406 × 1 27 × 266. 7 1 51 0 1 240 1 345 1 1 30 1 095 895 1 080

15 × 5 × 11: 381 × 1 27 × 285. 8 1 390 1 1 40 1 240 1 040 1 01 0 830 990

1 6:× 5 × 11: 41 3× 1 27 × 285. 8 1 530 1 250 1 360 1 1 45 1 1 05 905 1 090

18 × 5 × 12A 457 × 1 27 × 308 1 640 1 350 1 470 1 230 1 1 95 980 1 1 70

17 × 5 × 12A 432 × 1 27 × 308 1 570 1 290 1 400 1 1 80 1 1 45 935 1 1 20

21 × 5 × 15 533 × 1 27 × 381 1 840 1 51 0 1 640 1 385 1 335 1 095 1 320

20 × 5 × 16 508 × 1 27 × 406. 4 1 740 1 430 1 560 1 31 0 1 265 1 040 1 250

22 × 5 × 16 559 × 1 27 × 406. 4 1 91 0 1 570 1 700 1 430 1 385 1 1 35 1 360

1 3; × 5; ×8 343 × 1 40 × 203. 2 1 51 0 1 240 1 345 1 1 30 1 095 895 1 080

1 0; × 6 ×5 267 × 1 52 × 1 27 1 400 1 1 50 1 245 1 050 1 01 5 830 1 000

10 × 6 × 6: 254 × 1 52 × 1 58. 8 1 270 1 040 1 1 35 950 925 755 91 0

1 0 ; × 6 × 6; 267 × 1 52 × 1 65. 1 1 340 1 1 00 1 1 90 1 000 970 795 950

1 5; × 6 × 10 394 × 1 52 × 254 1 870 1 530 1 665 1 400 1 355 1 110 1 330

16 × 6 × 1 0; 406 × 1 52 × 266. 7 1 91 0 1 570 1 71 0 1 435 1 390 1 1 40 1 360

17 × 6 × 11 432 × 1 52 × 279. 4 2 000 1 650 1 800 1 51 0 1 460 1 1 95 1 440

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Table 1 0 — Industrial and lift truck tyres — Rubber solid tyres: Designations and load
capacities for band tyres

Load capacity (kg)

Tyre size designation
C ounterbalanced lift trucks

Other
up to 1 0 km/h up to 1 6 km/h up to 25 km/h
vehicles up
a
C ode markings Millimetre markings to 1 6 km/h
Load Steering Load Steering Load Steering
wheels wheels wheels wheels wheels wheels

1 6: × 6 × 11: 41 3 × 1 52 × 285. 8 1 920 1 580 1 71 5 1 440 1 395 1 1 40 1 370

1 7 × 6 × 1 2A 432 × 1 52 × 308 1 980 1 630 1 770 1 485 1 435 1 1 80 1 41 0

18 × 6 × 1 2A 457 × 1 52 × 308 2 1 00 1 720 1 870 1 575 1 525 1 250 1 500

21 × 6 × 15 533 × 1 52 × 381 2 350 1 930 2 1 00 1 765 1 71 0 1 400 1 680

22 × 6 × 16 559 × 1 52 × 406. 4 2 450 2 000 2 1 80 1 830 1 770 1 450 1 740

22 × 6 × 1 7< 559 × 1 52 × 450. 9 2 355 1 935 2 1 00 1 765 1 71 0 1 400 1 680

26 × 6 × 20 660 × 1 52 × 508 2 775 2 275 2 470 2 075 2 005 1 645 1 975

1 0; × 7 × 6; 267 × 1 78 × 1 65. 1 1 600 1 31 0 1 430 1 200 1 1 60 950 1 1 40

16 × 7 × 1 0; 406 × 1 78 × 266. 7 2 325 1 91 0 2 070 1 740 1 685 1 380 1 660

1 6: × 7 × 11: 41 3 × 1 78 × 285. 8 2 325 1 900 2 060 1 735 1 680 1 380 1 650

18 × 7 × 1 2A 457 × 1 78 × 308 2 550 2 1 00 2 280 1 91 0 1 855 1 520 1 820

21 × 7 × 15 533 × 1 78 × 381 2 875 2 350 2 560 2 1 50 2 085 1 71 0 2 050

20 : × 7 × 16 51 5 × 1 78 × 406. 4 2 650 2 1 75 2 365 1 990 1 925 1 575 1 890

22 × 7 × 16 559 × 1 78 × 406. 4 2 975 2 450 2 650 2 230 2 1 60 1 770 2 1 25

26 × 7 × 20 660 × 1 78 × 508 3 375 2 775 3 000 2 525 2 445 2 005 2 400

18 × 8 × 1 2A 457 × 203 × 308 3 000 2 475 2 680 2 250 2 1 80 1 790 2 1 50

21 × 8 × 15 533 × 203 × 381 3 375 2 775 3 025 2 540 2 455 2 01 5 2 425

22 × 8 × 16 559 × 203 × 406. 4 3 500 2 875 3 1 30 2 625 2 545 2 085 2 500

26 × 8 × 20 660 × 203 × 508 3 975 3 275 3 550 2 980 2 885 2 365 2 850

18 × 9 × 1 2A 457 × 229 × 308 3 450 2 850 3 090 2 600 2 51 0 2 060 2 475

21 × 9 × 15 533 × 229 × 381 3 900 3 200 3 475 2 920 2 830 2 320 2 775

22 × 9 × 16 559 × 229 × 406. 4 4 050 3 325 3 600 3 025 2 930 2 400 2 875

22 × 10 × 16 559 × 254 × 406. 4 4 575 3 750 4 080 3 425 3 31 5 2 720 3 250

26 × 10 × 20 660 × 254 × 508 5 1 75 4 250 4 625 3 380 3 760 3 080 3 700

22 × 12 × 16 559 × 305 × 406. 4 5 625 4 625 5 030 4 225 4 090 3 350 4 025

26 × 12 × 20 660 × 305 × 508 6 375 5 250 5 700 4 780 4 635 3 800 4 550

a
This category includes the following:

— drive and steer wheels of other lift trucks;

— mobile cranes;

— free- rolling wheels on other vehicles (trailers) up to a maximum distance of 2 000 m per j ourney. For longer distances and
for application as rotary plant wheels, consult the tyre manufacturer.
b
On hand- drawn vehicles not adapted to tractors high loads are permitted for these sizes as follows:

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Table 1 1 — Industrial and lift truck tyres — Rubber solid tyres: Designations, rims
and load capacities for resilient tyres

Tyre size designation Pneumatic Rim Tyre dimensions Load capacity (kg)
tyre (mm)
Counterbalanced Other vehicles
equivalent
lift trucks
a (trailers)
b
PR Load Maximum Overall up to 25 km/h
index overall diameter
width ±2% Load Steering up to 25 up to 1 0 up to
wheels wheels km/h km/h 6 km/h

3.00 – 4/2.10 SOLID 4 51 2.10 – 4 87 250 260 195 195 235 260
4.00 – 4/2.50 SOLID 6 77 2.50 C – 4 116 306 535 412 412 485 535
4.00 – 8/3.00 SOLID 10 97 3.00 D – 8 130 406 950 730 730 860 950
5.00 – 8/3.00 SOLID 10 111 3.00 D – 8 143 458 1 415 1 090 1 090 1 285 1 415
6.00 – 9/4.00 SOLID 12 121 4.00 E – 9 173 529 1 885 1 450 1 450 1 710 1 885
6.50 – 10/5.00 SOLID 14 128 5.00 F – 10 191 576 2 340 1 800 1 800 2 125 2 340
7.00 – 12/5.00 SOLID 16 136 5.00 S – 12 207 657 2 920 2 240 2 240 2 645 2 920
7.00 – 15/5.50 SOLID 16 143 5.5 – 15 213 731 3 545 2 725 2 725 3 215 3 545
7.50 – 10/5.50 SOLID 16 138 5.50 F – 10 224 632 3 070 2 360 2 360 2 785 3 070
7.50 – 15/6.00 SOLID 16 146 6.0 – 15 229 757 3 900 3 000 3 000 3 540 3 900
7.50 – 20/5.50 SOLID — — 5.5 – 20 225 909 3 840 3 200 — — —
7.50 – 20/6.00 SOLID — — 6.0 – 20 230 909 3 840 3 200 — — —
7.50 – 20/6.50 SOLID — — 6.5 – 20 235 909 3 840 3 200 — — —
7.50 – 20/7.00 SOLID — — 7.0 – 20 240 909 4 030 3 360 — — —
7.50 – 20/7.50 SOLID — — 7.5 – 20 245 909 4 030 3 360 — — —
7.50 – 20/8.00 SOLID — — 8.0 – 20 250 909 4 225 3 520 — — —
8.25 – 15/6.50 SOLID 18 153 6.5 – 15 253 819 4 750 3 650 3 650 4 300 4 750
8.25 – 20/5.50 SOLID — — 5.5 – 20 243 951 4 265 3 560 — — —
8.25 – 20/6.00 SOLID — — 6.0 – 20 248 951 4 400 3 675 — — —
8.25 – 20/6.50 SOLID — — 6.5 – 20 253 951 4 400 3 675 — — —
8.25 – 20/7.00 SOLID — — 7.0 – 20 258 951 4 400 3 675 — — —
8.25 – 20/7.50 SOLID — — 7.5 – 20 263 951 4 600 3 845 — — —
8.25 – 20/8.00 SOLID — — 8.0 – 20 268 951 4 600 3 845 — — —
9.00 – 20/6.50 SOLID — — 6.5 – 20 271 992 5 340 4 450 — — —
9.00 – 20/7.00 SOLID — — 7.0 – 20 276 992 5 340 4 450 — — —
9.00 – 20/7.50 SOLID — — 7.5 – 20 281 992 5 340 4 450 — — —
10.00 – 20/6.50 SOLID — — 6.5 – 20 287 1 029 5 840 4 865 — — —
10.00 – 20/7.00 SOLID — — 7.0 – 20 292 1 029 6 000 5 000 — — —
10.00 – 20/7.50 SOLID — — 7.5 – 20 297 1 029 6 000 5 000 — — —
10.00 – 20/8.00 SOLID — — 8.0 – 20 302 1 029 6 000 5 000 — — —
11.00 – 20/8.00 SOLID — — 8.0 – 20 314 1 058 6 500 5 425 — — —
12.00 – 20/8.00 SOLID — — 8.0 – 20 332 1 098 7 500 6 250 — — —
12.00 – 20/8.50 SOLID — — 8.5 – 20 337 1 098 7 500 6 250 — — —
12.00 – 20/10.00 SOLID — — 10.0 – 20 352 1 098 7 765 6 470 — — —
12.00 – 24/8.00 SOLID — — 8.0 – 24 332 1 196 7 980 6 650 — — —

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Table 1 1 — Industrial and lift truck tyres — Rubber solid tyres: Designations, rims
and load capacities for resilient tyres

Tyre size designation Pneumatic Rim Tyre dimensions Load capacity (kg)
tyre (mm)
equivalent Counterbalanced Other vehicles
lift trucks
a (trailers)
b
PR Load Maximum Overall up to 25 km/h
index overall diameter
width ±2% Load Steering up to 25 up to 1 0 up to 6
wheels wheels km/h km/h km/h

12.00 – 24/8.50 SOLID — — 8.5 – 24 337 1 196 7 980 6 650 — — —

12.00 – 24/10.00 SOLID — — 10.0 – 24 352 1 196 8 260 6 885 — — —
14.00 – 24/8.50 SOLID — — 8.5 – 24 390 1 313 10 780 8 990 — — —
14.00 – 24/10.00 SOLID — — 10.0 – 24 405 1 313 11 000 9 175 — — —
7 – 9/5.00 SOLID c 10 128 5.00 S – 9 188 551 2 340 1 800 1 800 2 125 2 340
22 × 4;/3.11 SOLID 4 101 3.11 F – 13 143 583 1 075 825 825 975 1 075
23 × 5/3.75 SOLID 6 113 3.75 P – 13 167 622 1 495 1 150 1 150 1 355 1 495
25 × 6/3.75 SOLID 8 126 3.75 P – 13 184 666 2 210 1 700 1 700 2 005 2 210
15 × 4; – 8/3.25 SOLID 12 100 3: – 8 132 377 1 040 800 800 940 1 040
16 × 6 – 8/4.33 SOLID 10 107 4.33 R – 8 164 417 1 270 975 975 1 150 1 270
18 × 7 – 8/4.33 SOLID 16 125 4.33 R – 8 187 453 2 145 1 650 1 650 1 945 2 145
21 × 8 – 9/6.00 SOLID 16 134 6.00 E – 9 216 524 2 755 2 120 2 120 2 505 2 755
23 × 9 – 10/6.50 SOLID 18 139 6.50 E – 10 243 583 3 160 2 430 2 430 2 875 3 160
23 × 10 – 12/8.00 SOLID — 145 8.00 G – 12 275 583 3 770 2 900 2 900 3 420 3 770
27 × 10 – 12/8.00 SOLID 16 146 8.00 G – 12 275 676 3 900 3 000 3 000 3 450 3 900
28 × 9 – 15/7.00 SOLID d 12 142 7.0 – 15 233 693 3 445 2 650 2 650 3 125 3 445
NOTE 1 For a transitional period on some existing tyres the size marking may not include the rim width, or the rim width may be
indicated elsewhere on the tyre.
NOTE 2 The load capacities are applicable to intermittent service only. The mass of the solid tyre should be subtracted from the
quoted value to give the available load capacity.
NOTE 3 Consult the tyre, rim and wheel manufacturers to determine whether any particular tyre/rim combination is suitable, and
that the rim and wheel are of sufficient strength for the intended service.
a Refers to the maximum speed of the unloaded truck.
b This category includes the following:
— drive and steer wheels of other lift trucks;
— mobile cranes;
— free-rolling wheels on other vehicles (trailers) up to a maximum distance of 2 000 m per journey. For longer distances and for
application as rotary plant wheels, consult the tyre manufacturer.
c This size may be marked 7.00 – 9.
d This size may be marked 8.15 – 5.

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Table 1 2 — Industrial and lift truck tyres — High load non-rubber solid tyres: Designations
and load capacities

a
Tyre size designation Load capacity (kg) Other vehicles

C ounterbalanced lift trucks Other lift trucks

Load wheels Free rolling load wheels

up to up to up to up to up to up to up to up to
1 0 km/h 1 6 km/h 6 km/h 1 0 km/h 1 6 km/h 6 km/h 1 0 km/h 1 6 km/h

8 × 1; ×6 640 545 735 670 575 640 525 450

6 × 2 ×4 640 545 735 670 575 640 525 450

6; × 2 × 4; 695 590 800 730 625 695 570 485

7;×2×5 765 650 880 805 690 765 625 535

9 × 2 × 7 960 81 5 1 1 05 1 01 0 865 960 785 670

10 × 2 × 8 1 060 900 1 220 1 115 955 1 060 870 740

12 × 2 × 10 1 235 1 050 1 420 1 295 1 110 1 235 1 01 5 865

6 × 3 × 4 960 81 5 1 1 05 1 005 865 960 785 670

6; × 3 × 4; 1 1 25 955 1 295 1 1 85 1 01 5 1 1 25 925 790

8 × 3 × 6 1 280 1 090 1 470 1 345 1 1 50 1 280 1 050 895

8 × 3 × 6: 1 305 1 110 1 500 1 370 1 1 75 1 305 1 070 91 5

9 × 3 × 6: 1 350 1 1 50 1 555 1 420 1 21 5 1 350 1 1 05 945

10 × 3 × 6: 1 365 1 1 60 1 570 1 435 1 230 1 365 1 1 20 955

10 × 3 × 7; 1 530 1 300 1 760 1 605 1 375 1 530 1 255 1 070

10 × 3 × 8 1 590 1 350 1 830 1 670 1 430 1 590 1 305 1 115

12 × 3 × 9 1 755 1 490 2 020 1 845 1 580 1 755 1 440 1 230

12 × 3 × 10 1 855 1 575 2 1 35 1 950 1 670 1 855 1 520 1 300

1 2; × 3 × 1 0 1 91 5 1 630 2 200 2 01 0 1 725 1 91 5 1 570 1 340

13 × 3 × 10 1 905 1 620 2 1 90 2 000 1 71 5 1 905 1 560 1 335

14 × 3 × 11: 2 095 1 780 2 41 0 2 200 1 885 2 095 1 720 1 465

15 × 3 × 11: 2 050 1 745 2 360 2 1 55 1 845 2 050 1 680 1 435

16 × 3 × 12A 2 1 60 1 835 2 485 2 270 1 945 2 1 60 1 770 1 51 0

18 × 3 × 12A 1 995 1 695 2 295 2 095 1 795 1 995 1 635 1 395

18 × 3 × 14 2 405 2 045 2 765 2 525 2 1 65 2 405 1 970 1 685

20 × 3 × 16 2 670 2 270 3 070 2 805 2 405 2 670 2 1 90 1 870

1 0; × 3 ; × 8 1 875 1 595 2 1 55 1 970 1 690 1 875 1 540 1 31 5

12 × 3; × 8 1 870 1 590 2 1 50 1 965 1 685 1 870 1 535 1 31 0

12 × 3; × 9 2 050 1 745 2 360 2 1 55 1 845 2 050 1 680 1 435

13 × 3; × 10 2 225 1 895 2 560 2 340 2 005 2 225 1 825 1 560

1 3; × 3; × 10 2 220 1 885 2 555 2 330 2 000 2 220 1 820 1 555

1 3: × 3; × 1 0; 2 31 5 1 970 2 660 2 430 2 085 2 31 5 1 900 1 620

1 3; × 3; × 1 0; 2 305 1 960 2 650 2 420 2 075 2 305 1 890 1 61 5

8× 4× 6: 1 740 1 480 2 000 1 825 1 565 1 740 1 425 1 220

10 × 4 × 6: 1 825 1 550 2 1 00 1 91 5 1 645 1 825 1 495 1 280

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Table 1 2 — Industrial and lift truck tyres — High load non-rubber solid tyres: Designations
and load capacities

Load capacity (kg)

a
Counterbalanced lift trucks Other lift trucks Other vehicles

Tyre size designation

Load wheels Free rolling load wheels

up to up to up to up to up to up to up to up to
1 0 km/h 1 6 km/h 6 km/h 1 0 km/h 1 6 km/h 6 km/h 1 0 km/h 1 6 km/h

15 × 4 × 11: 2 735 2 325 3 1 45 2 870 2 460 2 735 2 245 1 91 5

18 × 4 × 14 3 205 2 725 3 685 3 365 2 885 3 205 2 630 2 245

13 × 4; × 10 2 855 2 425 3 285 3 000 2 570 2 855 2 340 2 000

18 × 4; × 14 3 605 3 065 4 1 45 3 785 3 245 3 605 2 955 2 525

12 × 5 ×8 2 670 2 270 3 070 2 805 2 405 2 670 2 1 90 1 870

12 × 5 ×9 2 930 2 490 3 370 3 075 2 635 2 930 2 405 2 050

13 × 5 × 10 3 1 75 2 700 3 650 3 335 2 860 3 1 75 2 605 2 225

16 × 5 × 1 0; 3 075 2 61 5 3 535 3 230 2 770 3 075 2 520 2 1 55

15 × 5 × 11: 3 41 5 2 905 3 925 3 585 3 075 3 41 5 2 800 2 390

1 6: × 5 × 11: 3 285 2 790 3 780 3 450 2 955 3 285 2 695 2 300

13 × 6 × 1 0; 3 960 3 370 4 555 4 1 60 3 565 3 960 3 250 2 775

1 6: × 6 × 1 1 : 3 940 3 350 4 530 4 1 35 3 545 3 940 3 230 2 760

15 × 6 × 1 2A 4 440 3 775 5 1 05 4 660 3 995 4 440 3 640 3 110

NOTE The tyre manufacturer should be consulted regarding the suitability of these tyres for use at very low temperatures.

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This category includes the following:

— steering wheels of counterbalanced lift trucks and drive and steering wheels of other lift trucks;
— mobile cranes;
— free- rolling wheels of other vehicles (trailers) up to a maximum distance of 2 000 m per j ourney. For longer distances and for
applications as rotary plant wheels, consult the tyre manufacturer.

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Annex A (informative)
Examples of designations marked on tyres
A.1 Pneumatic tyres
The following are examples of designations marked on pneumatic tyres.

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A.2 Solid tyres

A.2.1 Band tyres

The following are examples of designation markings on band tyres.

NO TE Marking with the millimetric tyre dimension data is optional.

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The following are examples of designation markings on resilient tyres.

A.2.2
Resilient tyres

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List of references (see clause 2 )

Normative references

BSI publications

BRITISH STANDARDS INSTITUTION, London

BS AU 50, Tyres and w heels.

BS AU 50- 1 , Tyres .

BS AU 50- 1 . 0c: 1 977, General.

BS AU 50- 1 . 2, Com m ercial v ehicle tyres .

BS AU 50- 1 . 2. 1 : 1 991 , Tyres — Com m ercial v ehicle tyres — Sp ecificatio ns for sizes , loads, inflation p ress ures

and rim s for co m m ercial v ehicle tyres.

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