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Posted by Forklift Tire Company on 17th Jun 2026
Toyota runs one of the largest forklift fleets in North America, so "what tires fit my Toyota?" is one of the most common ordering questions we get. The good news: your Toyota's model number already tells you most of what you need to know — including whether the truck runs cushion or pneumatic tires. The trick is reading it correctly, then confirming the exact size before you order.
This guide shows you how to decode your Toyota model number, tell cushion from pneumatic at a glance, find the sizes commonly fitted to each type, and verify fitment so you buy the right Toyota forklift tires the first time.
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Start With Your Model Number
Every Toyota forklift wears a model number like 8FGCU25 or 8FGU25, and each character means something. Those two examples differ by a single letter — the C — yet they take completely different tires on different wheels. That one character is where most wrong Toyota tire orders start. Once you can read the whole code, you'll know the truck's generation, power source, tire type, and roughly its capacity:
| Position | Example: 8FGCU25 | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| Series | 8FGCU25 |
Generation. The 8-Series is Toyota's current line; 7-Series and earlier are older but still common in the field. |
| Power | 8FGCU25 |
FG = gasoline/LP. FD = diesel. FB = electric battery. (The F is for "forklift.") |
| Tire type | 8FGCU25 |
"C" = cushion tires. No "C" in the code = pneumatic tires. This is the single most important character for tire shopping. |
| Plant | 8FGCU25 |
U = built in the U.S. (Toyota's Columbus, Indiana plant). Some models show no letter (Japan-built) or F (France). It doesn't change your tire — just don't mistake it for part of the capacity. |
| Capacity | 8FGCU25 |
A quick estimate: multiply the last two digits by 200 lbs. 25 ≈ 5,000 lbs; 30 ≈ 6,000 lbs. Always confirm the rated capacity on the data plate. |
The one character that decides your tire: look for the "C"
An 8FGCU25 is a cushion-tire truck. An 8FGU25 (no C) is a pneumatic-tire truck. Same "25" capacity, completely different tires on completely different wheels. Everything about which tires you can buy follows from that one letter — so find it first.
Cushion or Pneumatic? Why It Decides Everything
Cushion and pneumatic Toyotas use different tires on different wheels — they are not interchangeable. Before you look at a single size, confirm which one you have.
| Cushion Toyota (has "C") | Pneumatic Toyota (no "C") | |
|---|---|---|
| Tire style | Press-on — a smooth rubber band pressed onto the wheel | Pneumatic tube-type or solid resilient on a multi-piece wheel |
| Built for | Smooth indoor concrete — warehouses, docks | Outdoor and rough/mixed surfaces — yards, lumber, ports |
| Typical models | 8FGCU, 8FBCU, 7FGCU, 5FBCU | 8FGU, 8FDU, 8FG, 7FGU |
| What to shop | Cushion rubber press-ons / cushion sets | Pneumatic & solid resilient / pneumatic sets |
If you try to buy the wrong type, it simply won't mount — a cushion press-on can't go on a pneumatic wheel, and vice versa. It's the most common and most avoidable Toyota tire ordering mistake. If you're still sorting out which type your truck uses, our forklift tire buying guide walks through it step by step.
Cushion-Tire Toyota Models: Common Sizes
Cushion Toyotas (the ones with a "C" — 8FGCU, 8FBCU, and similar) run press-on tires, sized in the press-on format OD x Width x Inside Diameter (for example, 21x7x15). Sizes scale with capacity. Here are size classes commonly equipped across Toyota's current cushion line:
| Capacity class | Example models | Drive (front)* | Steer (rear)* |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~4,000–5,000 lb | 8FGCU20, 8FGCU25 | 21x7x15 |
16x5x10-1/2 |
| ~6,000 lb | 8FGCU30 | 21x8x15 |
16x6x10-1/2 |
*Common factory configurations (Toyota/RitchieSpecs data). Toyota offers more than one tire/wheel option on many models, and sizes change by series, year, and options. Always confirm your exact size on the sidewall before ordering — drive and steer are different sizes.
Cushion press-ons come in black rubber and non-marking rubber. If your Toyota works on sealed, coated, or finished floors — food, pharma, retail, clean manufacturing — non-marking rubber saves you from black streaks. Shop individual sizes at cushion rubber press-ons, or matched cushion forklift sets (a 4-piece set with 2 drive + 2 steer).
Pneumatic-Tire Toyota Models: Common Sizes
Pneumatic Toyotas (no "C" — 8FGU, 8FDU, and similar) run either air-filled pneumatic tube-type tires or flat-proof solid resilient tires on the same multi-piece wheels. A popular example: the Toyota 8FGU25 commonly takes a 7.00-12 drive tire and a 6.00-9 steer tire — and we sell that exact configuration as a ready-to-bolt-on assembly set.
- Pneumatic tube-type — best ride and shock absorption outdoors, but can go flat on debris. Each tire is complete with an inner tube and liner flap.
- Solid resilient — solid rubber molded in a pneumatic shape; mounts on the same wheel and can't puncture or go flat. The standard upgrade for debris-heavy yards that keep eating air tires.
If your crew is patching or replacing air tires every few weeks, the math usually favors solid resilient: a higher up-front cost, but no flats, no downtime waiting on a road call, and a predictable replacement interval. For most outdoor and mixed-surface Toyotas, that's a lower total cost of ownership over the life of the truck.
For pneumatic Toyotas, shop individual sizes at pneumatic & solid resilient tires, matched pneumatic-type sets, or skip the tire press with tire & wheel assemblies. If you run an 8FGU25, the 7.00-12 & 6.00-9 solid resilient assembly set is built for that exact drive/steer configuration — mounted on wheels, ready to install.
Electric Toyota Models and Reach Trucks
Electric Toyotas (the "FB" models) split a couple of ways. Sit-down electric cushion trucks like the 8FBCU use the same press-on cushion tires as their gas counterparts — look for the "C" and shop cushion. But Toyota's reach trucks, order pickers, and walkie/electric pallet equipment don't use forklift tires on the load end at all — they ride on polyurethane load wheels and casters. If that's your machine, see our forklift load wheels & caster guide and shop polyurethane load wheels by size and OEM number.
How to Confirm Your Exact Toyota Tire Size
The model number tells you the tire type; these tell you the exact size:
- Read the sidewall. Your current tires have the size molded into them — cushion looks like
21x7x15; pneumatic looks like7.00-12. Check both drive and steer; they're usually different. - Check the data plate. The capacity/data plate confirms model and serial, and the truck's rated capacity (which also accounts for mast and attachment deductions).
- Have your serial number ready. For older or reconfigured trucks, the serial number is the surest way to confirm what's actually fitted.
- Count the wheel holes (for assemblies). If you're buying mounted tire-and-wheel assemblies, the bolt-hole count has to match your hub — our 8FGU25 set, for example, comes in 5- and 8-hole (7.00-12) and 4- and 6-hole (6.00-9) patterns. Count the holes on your wheel before you order.
Drive and steer positions almost always take different sizes, so confirm both. The forklift tire size chart cross-references the most common models and sizes if you want to double-check.
What to Verify Before You Order
Toyota model numbers point you in the right direction, but model alone does not confirm fitment — trucks get re-tired, reconfigured, and spec'd with options. Before you buy, confirm:
- Tire type — cushion press-on vs. pneumatic/solid resilient (check for the "C" and the wheel style)
- Drive tire size — molded on the sidewall
- Steer tire size — usually different from the drive size
- Compound — black vs. non-marking (cushion), or tube-type vs. solid resilient (pneumatic)
- Set vs. single — a full 4-tire set, or one position
- Wheel bolt-hole count — for mounted tire-and-wheel assemblies, match your hub's hole pattern
Verify exact tire size and fitment before ordering. Not sure? Call 1 (866) 313-2180 with your Toyota's model, serial number, and current tire sizes, and we'll confirm the right tires before you order.
Why Buy Toyota Forklift Tires from ForkliftTire.com
- Buy direct — skip the dealer quote. Most Toyota tire results send you to a dealer parts desk, a quote request, or an account login. We're direct ecommerce: pick your construction, add to cart, done.
- The exact set for your model. The 8FGU25 ships as a 7.00-12 & 6.00-9 assembly — mounted on wheels, no tire press, no guesswork.
- Every construction, both positions. Black or non-marking cushion press-ons; air tube-type or flat-proof solid resilient pneumatics; singles or matched 4-piece sets (2 drive + 2 steer).
- Real fitment help — not a marketplace listing. Talk to people who know forklifts and confirm fitment before you order, instead of guessing from a generic listing.
- Transparent savings. Save 7.5% on 2–3 items or save 15% on 4+ items, automatic in cart. Free ground freight to commercial addresses in the contiguous U.S.
Running a Toyota? Show us your setup in our Operator Gallery. Not sure of your size? Call 1 (866) 313-2180 and we'll confirm fitment before you order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size tires fit my Toyota forklift?
It depends on your exact model and configuration. Your Toyota model number tells you the tire type — a "C" in the code (like 8FGCU25) means cushion press-on tires; no "C" (like 8FGU25) means pneumatic tires. The exact size is molded on your current tires' sidewalls, and drive and steer positions usually differ. Confirm both sizes before ordering, or call us with your model and serial number.
Does my Toyota forklift use cushion or pneumatic tires?
Look for a "C" in the model number. Models like 8FGCU25 or 8FBCU25 (with a C) are cushion-tire trucks built for smooth indoor floors and use press-on tires. Models like 8FGU25 or 8FDU30 (no C) are pneumatic-tire trucks for outdoor and rough surfaces. The two use different wheels and are not interchangeable.
What tires does a Toyota 8FGCU25 use?
The 8FGCU25 is a roughly 5,000 lb capacity gas/LP cushion-tire forklift, so it uses press-on cushion tires — commonly 21x7x15 on the drive (front) and 16x5x10-1/2 on the steer (rear), with some configurations differing. Confirm your exact drive and steer sizes on the sidewalls before ordering, and choose black or non-marking rubber based on your floors.
What tires does a Toyota 8FGU25 use?
The 8FGU25 is a roughly 5,000 lb pneumatic-tire forklift. It commonly takes a 7.00-12 drive (front) tire and a 6.00-9 steer (rear) tire, available as air-filled pneumatic tube-type or flat-proof solid resilient on the same wheels. We offer that exact configuration as a ready-to-bolt-on assembly set. Verify your sizes before ordering.
How do I find my Toyota forklift's tire size?
Read the size molded on your current tires' sidewalls — cushion sizes look like 21x7x15 and pneumatic sizes look like 7.00-12. Check both drive and steer positions, since they usually differ. Your truck's data plate confirms the model and serial number, which we can use to look up fitment if the sidewall is worn.
Not sure which tires fit your Toyota? Call 1 (866) 313-2180 with your model, serial number, and current sizes — we'll confirm the right tires before you order. Verify exact tire size and fitment before ordering.
Fitment references are general guidance. Our tires are commonly used on certain Toyota, Hyster, Yale, Caterpillar, Mitsubishi, and Crown forklifts that use these sizes and constructions, but equipment make and model alone do not confirm fitment. Always verify exact tire size, type, and both drive and steer dimensions before ordering. ForkliftTire.com is an independent retailer and is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by Toyota. “Toyota” and all model names are trademarks of their respective owners, referenced here for fitment purposes only.