Continental Forklift Tire Catalog: Press-On Bands, Super Elastic, Pneumatics & Port Tires

Posted by Forklift Tire Company on 5th Mar 2026

Need a faster way to navigate the Continental forklift & port tire catalog PDF? This page is a catalog guide for Continental’s Material Handling & Port Operations technical data book—organized the way fleets choose tires: vehicle type → tire construction → compound (clean vs conductive/anti-static) → product family.

Download the PDF: Continental Material Handling & Port Operations Product Guide

Start here: pick by vehicle type (Continental’s matrix method)

The Continental catalog is built around “Vehicle–Tire Matrices” that help you narrow down the right construction for your equipment—material handling and port operations.

Material handling (warehouse/industrial)

Super Elastic (Resilient Solid): common choice for mixed use where flat-proof durability is key.
Press-on Bands (POB): stability-first option for smooth indoor concrete.
Industrial Pneumatic: used where terrain, traction, and compliance demand it.

Shop comparable tire types: Resilient Solids & Pneumatics | Cushion / Rubber Press-Ons

Port operations (container handling)

For heavy port equipment, the catalog highlights V.ply and radial ranges mapped to high-load container handling applications.

Quick chooser: which construction fits your job?

Super Elastic (Resilient Solid): mixed indoor/outdoor + flat-proof durability.
Press-on Bands (POB): smooth indoor floors + maximum stability.
Industrial Pneumatic (Radial / Cross-ply): rougher outdoor terrain + traction and ride compliance.
Port Tires (V.ply / Radial): extreme loads + turning scrub + heat management.
Accessories + monitoring: sealing/mounting solutions and tire condition monitoring tools.

1) Super Elastic (Resilient Solid): the “workhorse” for mixed surfaces

Continental’s Super Elastic section is product-family driven and is built around flat-proof performance for forklift and industrial vehicle duty cycles.

When Super Elastic is usually the best fit

Warehouse + yard (mixed surfaces)
Flat-proof requirement is high
You want more cushioning than press-ons without going air-filled

Browse similar tire types: Resilient Solids & Pneumatics

2) Press-on Bands (POB): stability-first, indoor efficiency

Press-on bands are commonly chosen for indoor operations where tight handling, predictable wear, and stability matter most.

When press-on bands are a strong fit

Smooth indoor concrete
High emphasis on stability and consistent handling
Operations aiming to reduce tire-related downtime

Browse similar tire types: Cushion / Rubber Press-Ons

3) Industrial Pneumatics: radial vs cross-ply

Industrial pneumatics are commonly selected when traction and compliance matter on rougher outdoor ground. The Continental catalog includes both radial and cross-ply constructions and explains how to read key tire markings.

Radial vs Cross-ply (simple chooser)

Radial: often chosen for steadier running characteristics in demanding duty cycles.
Cross-ply: often chosen for robust sidewalls and impact resistance.

Browse similar tire types: Resilient Solids & Pneumatics

4) Clean vs standard black vs anti-static: don’t treat “non-marking” like a checkbox

The catalog distinguishes between clean (non-marking) tires and conductive/anti-static options. In operations with electronics, static concerns, or sensitive environments, the compound choice can matter as much as the tread.

Clean (non-marking): aimed at reducing visible marking/soiling on floors.
Standard black (conductive): intended to manage static charge transfer in typical use.
Anti-static: designed for higher conductivity where static reduction/prevention is required.

Need help choosing between clean vs anti-static? Contact us with your site conditions and forklift details.

5) Port tires: V.ply vs radial (the key port decision)

Continental positions V.ply as a bridge concept for port/container duty—balancing stability with reduced rolling resistance—while radial is commonly selected where longer distances and higher speeds are common.

Radial vs V.ply (fast takeaway)

Radial often favored for: tread life, heat generation, traction, and fuel economy.
V.ply often favored for: stability, sidewall robustness, repairability, and rim component life.

For port/container equipment, spec accuracy matters. If you share equipment type + sizes, we’ll help translate the catalog into a practical option set. Contact us

6) Accessories + monitoring: TSR and tire condition tracking

The catalog includes accessories and monitoring concepts (sealing/mounting solutions and pressure/temperature monitoring tools). These are typically used to support uptime planning and reduce surprise failures in high-duty applications.

Need help matching wheels/rims to your tire plan? Browse Forklift Wheels or contact us with your wheel specs.

Want help narrowing the Continental catalog to the best fit?

Equipment make/model (or capacity class)
Current drive and steer tire sizes
Indoor/outdoor surfaces + debris/impact conditions
Clean/non-marking requirement vs conductivity/anti-static requirement
Wheel/rim details if you’re changing wheels (bolt pattern / center bore / offset)

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FAQ

How do I use the Continental forklift tire catalog to choose faster?

Start with your vehicle type, choose a construction (press-on, super elastic, pneumatic, or port), confirm compound needs (clean vs conductive/anti-static), then use the catalog’s product family sections to narrow options.

Are clean (non-marking) forklift tires anti-static?

Not necessarily. Clean/non-marking and anti-static address different needs—floor marking/soiling vs static management—so the compound choice should match your site requirements.

For port equipment, when should I prefer radial vs V.ply?

In general, choose radial where longer travel distances and higher speeds are common, and consider V.ply where stability, sidewall robustness, and repairability are priority factors under heavy turning stress.

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