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I've been wanting to build one of these forklifts for my 40 foot Fruehauf flatbed.

I have a few builds going on but would like to start obtaining parts now.

Does anyone know who makes tires similar to these?

The tire specifications are:

Tire size

31" x 15.5" - 15"

Tire outside diameter front/back

31" / 31"

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I would start in the toy isle of any K or W-MART or toy store in general. Carry a ruler Or at least note pad with a sketch & markings to check what you find.

Also try the "farm" toys in Central tractor or Agway stores.

Ap40

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Never gave a thought to toy aisles thanks Richard!

Richie if you could find a picture and any other info that would be great.

Posted

I've been wanting to build one of these forklifts for my 40 foot Fruehauf flatbed.

I have a few builds going on but would like to start obtaining parts now.

Does anyone know who makes tires similar to these?

The tire specifications are:

Tire size

31" x 15.5" - 15"

Tire outside diameter front/back

31" / 31"

Try looking at ATVs in the toy aisle at a Toys R Us or Wal Mart, probably have something pretty close in size and tread style. Check out dollar stores too, they often have cheap toys.

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Try looking at the Hot Wheels Monster trucks. My son broke one of his and I took the wheels and tires and although I never measured them they look to be about the right size.

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They look a lot like Goodyear Terra(?) tires used on monster trucks, so maybe a 1/32 scale USA-1 kit from AMT could supply the tires for the forklift?

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