Typical Wheel Stop Dimensions

The distance from the back of the wheel to the wheel mounting surface is called backspacing.

Typical wheel stop dimensions.

When choosing and installing a concrete wheel stop the overall dimensions of the parking area or curb determines the dimensions of the stop to use. Wheels are sized according to their diameter and width measured from the tire mounting surfaces usually in inches a wheel with a 17 diameter and 8 5 width would be listed as a 17 x 8 5 wheel. Typical uses of wheel. Part 3 execution 3 01 installation a.

Durable 3000 psi concrete wheel stops. The dimensions of the wheel stop used in your parking lot will vary in length and shape to accommodate your parking area. 200mm shall be added to the wheel stop distance. Caltrain standard specifications 02740 2 september 30 2011 wheel stops no.

Tapered side design equalizes pressure down and forward from car wheels to relieve tension on setting pins and stops. Standard 6 0 length 5 high 8 wide. Most concrete wheel stops do not comply with the standard as they exceed the maximum height. Reinforced with two 3 rebar.

5 steel reinforcing bars. Wheel stops may be provided where it is considered necessary to limit the travel of a vehicle into a parking space. Wheelstops are frequently used in parking lots to prevent vehicle encroachment onto sidewalks but neither wheelstops nor standard 6 curbs are effective vehicle barriers. For the prevention of vehicle encroachment standards state that bollards at least 3 6 high may be centered at the heads of parking stalls in lieu of wheelstops.

The main thing is to provide maximum durability and safety for the patrons. Graduated taper on end relieves danger of cutting tires.