Forklifts that are in off-road (OTR) use need a specialized design of tire that can deliver traction and durability as well as being able to handle the extreme loads of forklift duty. The CL621 is a heavy-duty OTR forklift tire that’s custom-designed for the rigors of forklift use in difficult and challenging environments and terrains. Tough and dependable, the Westlake CL621 is loaded with features that make it a great choice for OTR forklifts:

Features and Benefits

• Tough 14-ply-rated construction
• Damage-resistant tread formulation minimizes the risk of cuts, punctures, chunking, abrasions
• Optimal weight distribution for balanced performance, stability, and predictable handling during operation
• Aggressive industry-standard block/lug tread design delivers dependable grip in OTR conditions
• Tube-type construction
• Bias ply design
• Initial tread depth 17.6/32”
• Nylon cord reinforced for durability
• Good operator comfort, with smooth ride and reduced vibration and roughness

Pros and Cons

PROS:

• Heavy-duty construction for demanding use
• Consistent traction and stability in OTR conditions
• Nylon cord construction adds to puncture resistance, durability, stability
• Also suitable for indoor/warehouse use

CONS:

• Not DOT-approved for road use

SimpleTire’s view on Westlake CL621 tires

The top priorities for any OTR forklift tire should be load rating, durability, traction, and stability, and the Westlake CL621 is designed to deliver on all those expectations. The Westlake CL621’s heavy-duty tread compound gives it the toughness it needs to resist damage from punctures, chips, cuts, chunking, and scuffs, and the nylon cord reinforcement means excellent stability and weight distribution. The 14-ply rating indicates an enhanced load capacity, and the tube-type construction of the CL621 makes repairs easy in case of tire failure.

Operators of equipment like OTR forklifts know that downtime due to a failed tire means lost productivity and lost time while you wait for a tire tech to show up onsite and make repairs or mount a replacement tire. The Westlake CL621 is designed to be durable and dependable enough to take those kinds of headaches off your schedule and should be a good choice for all kinds of OTR forklift applications.

Vehicles the Westlake CL621 is a good replacement tire for

The Westlake CL621 should be a good choice for OTR forklifts from brands like:

• Clark
• Hyster
• Cat
• Yale
• Toyota
• Linde
• Nissan
• Komatsu
• Crown
• Daewoo
• Mitsubishi
• Hyundai