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Posted by Forklift Tire Company on 20th Mar 2026
Starmaxx is a Turkish industrial tire brand made by Petlas Tire Corporation (founded 1976). At ForkliftTire.com the stocked line is the Starmaxx SM-F20 forklift pneumatic tire — an "Industrial Deep Lug" pattern, tube-type (TT), that ships as a complete tire + inner tube + liner flap package. It’s a named-brand, load-rated alternative to generic pneumatics, ideal for fleets standardizing on one tire. This guide lists the real sizes, explains the package and ply ratings, and shows how to choose — then routes you to shop Starmaxx tires.
What FTC stocks: the Starmaxx SM-F20 forklift pneumatic
The SM-F20 (Petlas pattern FL465) is a general-purpose forklift pneumatic with a strong carcass and bead for impact durability and an Industrial Deep Lug tread for traction on hard surfaces. It is a tube-type tire — air is held by an inner tube, not the tire itself — which is why every size ships with a matched tube and a liner flap. Because you get the same compound, tread, and load-rated build on every reorder, it’s an easy way for a fleet to standardize. Browse solid & pneumatic forklift tires.
Starmaxx SM-F20 sizes & ply ratings (what FTC stocks)
| Size | Ply rating | Construction | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00-8 | 8PR | Tube-type (TT) | Compact / light-capacity forklifts |
| 5.00-8 | 10PR | Tube-type (TT) | Common warehouse counterbalance |
| 6.00-9 | 12PR | Tube-type (TT) | Offered in 4-tire bundle sets |
| 6.50-10 | 12PR | Tube-type (TT) | High-demand replacement size |
| 7.00-12 | 14PR | Tube-type (TT) | High-demand replacement size |
| 23x9-10 | 20PR | Tube-type (TT) | Heavy counterbalance duty |
| 7.50-15 | 12PR | Tube-type (TT) | Larger-frame forklifts |
| 8.25-15 | 16PR | Tube-type (TT) | Heavy-duty — Load Index 149, Speed A5, 6.5" rim |
| 28x9-15 (8.15-15) | 14PR | Tube-type (TT) | Large counterbalance / outdoor |
Every size ships as a tire + inner tube + liner flap package. Ply rating sets the load capacity — a different ply in the same size is a different tire. Verified example: 8.25-15 16PR = Load Index 149 (A5), 6.5" rim. Send your size and ply for the exact rating. 4-tire front/rear bundle deals are available on popular fitments.
What’s included in every Starmaxx pneumatic
- 1 × tire — Starmaxx SM-F20, tube-type construction.
- 1 × inner tube — matched to the tire size (holds the air).
- 1 × liner flap — protects the tube from rim chafe and spoke damage.
The wheel/rim is not included. All three components are sized to match, so you order one part number and get a complete, ready-to-mount set.
How to read the size & ply rating (fast and correctly)
- Match the size on your sidewall (e.g., 7.00-12) to the table.
- Confirm the ply rating (e.g., 14PR) — it sets load capacity; same size, different ply = different tire.
- Tube-type: these use an inner tube; the matched tube and flap are included.
- Pneumatic only: if your forklift currently runs solid or cushion tires, a pneumatic will not fit that wheel.
Is a Starmaxx pneumatic right for you?
Pneumatic (air) tires give ride cushioning and are the right choice for forklifts working outdoors or on mixed/rough surfaces — lumber yards, outdoor storage, construction material handling, recycling. If you run smooth indoor floors or your truck is built for cushion/press-on tires, look at solid & resilient options instead. Not sure? See the Buying Guide or send your details and we’ll confirm.
Starmaxx skid-steer sizes
Beyond forklift pneumatics, FTC also stocks Starmaxx HD L4 ND skid-steer tires in 10x16.5 (12PR) and 12x16.5 (14PR) for Bobcat-style loaders. Need skid-steer fitment? Call us or send your size and we’ll match it.
Match your Starmaxx tire
Send your size and ply rating and we’ll confirm fitment before you order.
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What to send us for a fast fitment match
- Forklift make/model (or capacity class)
- Current tire size and ply rating (sidewall photo helps)
- Construction now: pneumatic (air) vs solid/cushion
- Where it runs: indoor, outdoor, or mixed surfaces
Starmaxx forklift tire FAQ
Starmaxx is a brand of Petlas Tire Corporation, a Turkish tire manufacturer founded in 1976. ForkliftTire.com is an independent U.S. distributor of the Starmaxx forklift line.
Starmaxx tires are made in Turkey by Petlas. They are sold as a named-brand, certified-production alternative to generic import pneumatics.
Yes — the SM-F20 is a load-rated, named-brand pneumatic with a reinforced carcass and bead and an Industrial Deep Lug tread. Choosing a specific model means consistent compound, tread, and load rating on every reorder, which helps fleets standardize.
Each size ships as a complete package: the SM-F20 tube-type tire, a size-matched inner tube, and a liner flap that protects the tube from rim chafe. The wheel/rim is not included.
Stocked SM-F20 sizes include 4.00-8 (8PR), 5.00-8 (10PR), 6.00-9 (12PR), 6.50-10 (12PR), 7.00-12 (14PR), 23x9-10 (20PR), 7.50-15 (12PR), 8.25-15 (16PR) and 28x9-15 / 8.15-15 (14PR). Send your size and ply to confirm.
Ply rating indicates load capacity and casing strength. A higher PR carries more load; the same size in a different ply rating is a different tire. For example, 8.25-15 16PR is Load Index 149 (A5). Match your current ply rating or send your load needs.