Which Wheel Stop Is Right for Your Site?
The right wheel stop depends on where it will be installed, the vehicles using the area and whether specific parking or compliance requirements apply.
Before choosing a product, consider:
- The type of vehicles using the parking area
- Whether the site is a car park, warehouse or industrial area
- The required wheel stop dimensions
- The existing surface
- The fixing method
- Whether Australian Standards or accessibility requirements apply
- Whether the wheel stop needs to be moved or replaced easily
Rubber, Concrete or Steel Wheel Stops?
The Bollard Shop offers different wheel stop materials for different parking and traffic environments. Each has its own advantages, so the best option will depend on the site and how the parking area is used.
Rubber Wheel Stops
Rubber wheel stops provide a lighter alternative to concrete and steel options, making them easier to transport and position during installation.
The Bollard Shop’s 1650 mm rubber wheel stop includes high-visibility reflective panels and four fixing points for use on suitable hard surfaces.
Specifications:
- Height: 100 mm
- Length: 1650 mm
- Width: 150 mm
- Weight: 17 kg
- Mounting: Four fixing points
- Meets AS/NZS 2890.1:2004
Check the individual product specifications and fixing requirements before ordering.
Concrete Wheel Stops
Concrete wheel stops provide a heavier, fixed option for car parks and commercial sites where a more substantial parking barrier is required.
Their weight and steel-reinforced construction make them suited to permanent installations, although they are heavier to transport and position than rubber wheel stops.
Specifications:
- Height: 100 mm
- Length: 1650 mm
- Width: 170 mm
- Weight: 51 kg
- Mounting: Two fixing points
- Steel-reinforced core
Check the product specifications and applicable parking requirements before installation.
Steel Wheel Stops
Steel wheel stops are designed for heavier-duty private and industrial applications, including warehouse loading areas, machinery parking and truck parking.
The Bollard Shop’s steel wheel stops are intended for applications where standard car park wheel stop compliance is not required, so check the requirements that apply to your site before ordering.
Specifications:
- Diameter: 140 mm hot-dip galvanised, powder-coated steel
- Height: 165 mm from ground level
- Length: 2000 mm
- Weight: 42 kg
- Mounting: Six fixing points with M10 concrete screws supplied
- Heavy-duty option for mining, oil and gas applications
- Suitable for machinery and truck parking areas
Where Are Wheel Stops Used?
Wheel stops can be used across a range of parking and traffic areas, including:
- Commercial car parks
- Office parking areas
- Shopping centres
- Residential complexes
- Warehouses
- Loading areas
- Private parking areas
- Industrial sites
- Machinery and truck parking areas
The appropriate material, dimensions and fixing method will depend on the site and the vehicles using it.
Wheel Stop Dimensions and Australian Standards
Wheel stop dimensions and placement should be checked against the Australian parking standards and accessibility requirements that apply to the site.
Different wheel stops are designed for different parking and industrial applications. Where Australian parking standards or accessibility requirements apply, choose a product with the appropriate dimensions and specifications for that site. Heavy-duty steel wheel stops are designed for private and industrial applications such as warehouse, machinery and truck parking, where different requirements may apply.
Check the individual product specifications and the requirements for your site before ordering. If you are unsure, contact the Bollard Shop team for help choosing a suitable option.
Wheel Stop Installation
Wheel stops need to be securely fixed to a suitable surface using the fixing method specified for the product.
Before installation, check:
- The surface type
- Product dimensions
- Fixing requirements
- Parking bay layout
- Vehicle clearance
- Underground services
- Any parking, accessibility or site requirements that apply
Individual product pages provide the relevant dimensions and fixing information.
What To Check Before Ordering Wheel Stops
Before ordering, consider:
- Vehicle type: Consider passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, trucks or heavy machinery.
- Application: Decide whether the wheel stop is for a standard car park or a heavier-duty industrial area.
- Dimensions: Check the product length, height and width against the requirements for your site.
- Surface: Make sure the fixing method is suitable for the existing surface.
- Compliance: Confirm whether Australian parking or accessibility requirements apply.
- Weight: Consider how the product will be transported, positioned and installed.
- Visibility: Check whether high-visibility markings or additional line marking are needed.
Need Help Choosing a Wheel Stop?
Not sure whether rubber, concrete or steel is right for your site? The Bollard Shop can help with product selection, specifications and quantities.
You can buy wheel stops online or contact our team for help with your requirements.
