Trelleborg XP1000 Forklift Tire Guide | FTC

Posted by Forklift Tire Company on 5th Mar 2026

Need a high-performance super elastic forklift tire built for maximum-intensity work? This guide summarizes the Trelleborg XP1000 brochure and helps you choose the right XP1000 setup by application intensity and compound—including non-marking, electrically conducting, and heat-focused options.

Download the PDF: Trelleborg XP1000 (EN)

Why choose the Trelleborg XP1000?

XP1000 is positioned as a super elastic tire designed for maximum intensity material handling—warehouse operations, port yards, shop floors, and demanding ground service—aimed at improving mileage, durability, stability, comfort, and fuel/battery efficiency.

Built for maximum intensity duty (heavy loads, long days, higher speeds, longer cycles).
Pit Stop Line wear indicator for tire replacement timing.
Multiple compounds to match floors, heat, chemicals, or static-sensitive environments.

Browse similar tire types: Resilient Solids & Pneumatics

Best-fit applications

The XP1000 is a strong fit when you’re running multi-shift, high-demand operations and want a super elastic tire that balances traction, stability, and comfort across indoor and outdoor surfaces.

High-duty warehouses and distribution centers
Mixed indoor/outdoor operations (warehouse + yard)
Port yard / high-scrub environments where tire life and stability matter
Fleets seeking lower operating cost per hour through longer wear

Next-generation design features (what changes on the tire)

The brochure calls out several design elements intended to improve handling, traction, comfort, and wheel protection:

Central wide contact area + circumferential rib to help minimize vibration and enhance indoor handling.
Very deep lugs for outdoor traction.
Extra-deep tread profile to maximize service life.
Concave sidewall shape for comfort.
Protruding rim protector to reduce wheel damage.
Pit Stop Line to indicate replacement timing.

Need wheels/rims or want to prevent wheel damage? Browse Forklift Wheels.

Cutting-edge construction & technology

The XP1000 is described as using an innovative fiber compound for a tighter grip on the rim (stability under heavy loads), plus a middle cushion layer intended to help control internal temperatures while reducing vibration and improving operator comfort.

Innovative fiber compound: more rigid to help increase stability, even with heavy loads.
Middle cushion layer: helps manage internal temperature and absorb roughness to minimize vibration and improve comfort.

Compound options (choose the right XP1000 for your site)

Trelleborg highlights a labeling approach based on intensity, compound, and Pit Stop Line availability—so the tire can be matched to your environment and duty cycle.

Multipurpose: premium compound for wear + rolling resistance.
Non-marking: premium white compound designed to keep floors free from tire marks; emphasizes wear/rolling resistance and heat dissipation.
Electrically conducting: black compound to discharge electricity and reduce spark risk in flammable/explosive environments.
ProHD: heavy duty compound with higher load-carrying focus.
ProEnergy: cool-running compound for long distances at consistently high speeds; positioned to reduce battery consumption for electric forklifts.
Heatshield: flame-retardant compound for high ambient temperatures.
Chemical resistance: compound with increased resistance to solvents, oil, and greasy environments.
ProTex: non-marking compound with electrically conducting properties.

Not sure which compound label you need? Contact us with your floor type, debris/chemicals, heat conditions, and whether you need non-marking or electrically conducting.

Value & performance claims (what the brochure highlights)

The brochure positions XP1000 as lowering operating costs via longer life and lower rolling resistance, including index comparisons for wear rate and fuel/battery consumption.

Wear rate index: XP1000 is shown as up to 9% better than competitors (lower is better).
Fuel/battery consumption index: XP1000 is shown as up to 7% better than competitors (lower is better).
Reliability/heat: claims 21% higher temperature resistance than competitor brands under maximum intensity applications.
Comfort: claims a comfort level 13% above other premium players.

Sizes & fitment

The brochure includes a size table covering common forklift sizes and alternatives, with rim fitments, tread patterns, and compound availability. If you share your current tire sizes (drive and steer), we can match the closest XP1000 configuration and confirm rim details if needed.

Helpful shopping hubs: Resilient Solids & Pneumatics | Forklift Wheels

Want help selecting the right XP1000 setup?

Forklift make/model (or capacity class)
Current drive and steer tire sizes
Indoor/outdoor surfaces + debris/impact conditions
Compound requirement: non-marking, electrically conducting, heat/chemical exposure, long-distance/high-speed duty
Wheel/rim details if changing wheels (bolt pattern / center bore / offset)

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FAQ

What type of forklift tire is the Trelleborg XP1000?

XP1000 is positioned as a super elastic (resilient solid) tire designed for maximum-intensity material handling applications.

What is the Pit Stop Line on the XP1000?

The brochure describes the Pit Stop Line as a wear indicator intended to help identify when tires need replacing.

Which XP1000 compound should I choose?

Choose based on your environment: non-marking for sensitive floors, electrically conducting for static-sensitive or hazardous environments, ProEnergy for long-distance/high-speed duty, Heatshield for high ambient temperatures, and chemical-resistant compounds for oily/solvent exposure.