Buying guide

Rubber wheel stops: size, fixing and cost

Short answer: A rubber wheel stop (also called a wheel stopper or parking stop) is a 100mm-high block fixed at the head of a bay to stop the wheels. Rubber is lighter and gentler on tyres than concrete. SafeWise sells one size, 1650mm long and about 12kg, from $50 ex GST, with one stop centred in each bay. Fixings are not included.

Figures: SafeWise product data. Standards are quoted as commonly cited guidance, so check the current edition. How we check

Choosing rubber wheel stops comes down to material, length, height, how they are fixed and what a whole car park costs. Here is each one, in plain terms, for builders, installers and strata managers.

Updated 28 October 2026

On this page: Material · Size · Fixing · Cost · Freight · Limits · FAQs

Three 1650mm rubber car park wheel stops, black with reflective yellow panels and moulded fixing holes

Material

Rubber, concrete or something else?

Wheel stops are commonly rubber or concrete. Here is how they compare in general terms.

Qualitative comparison of rubber, concrete and other wheel stop materials
Material	Handling and fixing	Where it tends to suit
Rubber	Light enough to carry and place by one person. Fixed through moulded holes. Gives a little when a wheel meets it.	Car parks, driveways, garages and strata bays where the stop may need moving or replacing.
Concrete	Heavy. Often pinned or glued down. Can chip or crack, and an edge can be sharp on a damaged stop.	Existing installations and sites that already use it.
Other (plastic, steel)	Varies by product. Check the height, the fixing method and whether it is reflective.	Specific uses we don't cover. SafeWise supplies rubber only.

We sell rubber because it is easy to handle and fix, and it is kind to tyres and bumpers. Our rubber wheel stop is black with reflective yellow panels and moulded fixing holes, so it shows up in headlights and at dusk.

Size

Length, height and reflective strips

Length: 1650mm, one size only. It is 150mm wide, 100mm high and about 12kg. One stop centred in the bay meets both wheels of a standard passenger car. We don't sell other lengths, so if your design calls for one, check before you rely on us.
Height: 100mm. The commonly cited maximum wheel stop height from AS/NZS 2890.1 is 100mm (check the current edition). Ours sits at that figure, not under it, so keep it out of walkways, where it is a trip hazard.
Reflective strips. The yellow panels are reflective. Keep them clean and check them at night as well as by day.

Where the stop sits in the bay matters as much as its size. The setbacks commonly cited from the standard are in the wheel stop setbacks from walls and kerbs section of the installation guide, and they depend on the kerb or wall and on how drivers park.

Three rubber wheel stops laid out on concrete

Fixing

How a rubber wheel stop is fixed, by surface

Each stop has moulded fixing holes. What goes through them depends on what is underneath. Fixings are not included.

Concrete. M10 or M12 concrete anchors through the moulded holes, tightened so the stop can't shift under a rolling wheel.
Asphalt or gravel. Concrete anchors won't hold, so use 300mm spikes or screw anchors through the same holes. On thin or tired asphalt, check there is enough base for the spike to bite.
Before you drill. Locate underground services with Before You Dig Australia (byda.com.au) and a scanner. Suspended slabs and post-tensioned slabs need advice from the building's engineer or installer first.

One per bay, centred. Set the stop centrally across the bay so both wheels meet it, in a straight line along the row. The step-by-step method is in the wheel stop installation guide. SafeWise supplies product only, so a qualified installer should do the fixing.

Pricing a job like this? Send sizes, quantities and your postcode.

Request a quote

Cost

What 20 and 40 bays cost

Prices are per-unit starting points as at October 2026, ex GST and ex freight. Better pricing applies at pallet or container volume.

Supply cost of SW-WS1650 rubber wheel stops for 20 and 40 bays, ex GST and inc GST
Bays	Working	Ex GST	Inc GST
20	20 × $50	$1,000	$1,100
40	40 × $50	$2,000	$2,200

That is supply only. Freight to your postcode, anchors or spikes, and installation are extra, and we don't publish a freight price because it is quoted per job. Wheel stops are pre-order for the next container: factory production typically takes 15–20 days, plus sea freight and customs, and the expected landing date is on your written quote. Nothing is committed until you confirm the quote. To count bays, use the wheel stop calculator, and for a per-bay view see what a wheel stop costs per bay.

Weight and freight

Weight, freight and ordering

Each stop is about 12kg, so 50 stops weigh about 600kg. That is pallet territory, and it is why freight is quoted per job to the delivery postcode rather than as a flat price. Melbourne pickup can be arranged. Tell us the bay count, the postcode and whether the site has a loading dock or a forklift, and we will quote freight with the unit price.

There is no hard minimum order. A strata manager fitting out a few bays and a builder fitting out a whole car park send us the same details. If you are buying for a body corporate, the strata and owners corporation guide covers approvals before you order.

Limits

What wheel stops do not do

They don't stop a vehicle at speed. A wheel stop locates a car's wheels in its bay at parking speed. It is not crash-rated or impact-tested, and it is not a barrier.
They don't protect people or fixtures beyond the bay. For a path, door, meter box or accessible shared area you need a bollard as well. See wheel stops vs bollards and car park bollards.
They don't make a car park compliant. Whether bays need wheel stops, and where, is set by your designer, certifier and the current standard. Our car park safety checklist is a walk-around aid, not a compliance check.
They are not an EV charger guard. They help position the car in a charging bay, but the charger itself needs its own protection thinking. See bollards for EV charging bays.

FAQs

Common questions

How much is a wheel stop?

The SafeWise 1650mm rubber wheel stop (SW-WS1650) starts from $50 each ex GST ($55 inc GST), as a per-unit starting point before freight. Volume is priced better. Twenty bays is 20 x $50 = $1,000 ex GST, and 40 bays is $2,000 ex GST. Freight, anchors and installation are extra.

Are rubber or concrete wheel stops better?

It depends on the site. Rubber is lighter to carry, gentler on tyres and bumpers, and has reflective panels. Concrete is heavy, and can chip and leave sharp edges, but some sites already have it. For most car parks and driveways a fixed rubber stop is easier to handle and replace.

What length wheel stop do I need?

SafeWise sells one length only: 1650mm (150mm wide, 100mm high). One stop, centred in the bay, suits a standard passenger car bay. If your layout needs a different length, we don't supply one, so check before you order.

What do I need to fix a rubber wheel stop?

On concrete, M10 or M12 anchors through the moulded fixing holes. On asphalt or gravel, 300mm spikes or screw anchors. Fixings are not included with SafeWise wheel stops, so order them with your installer or hardware supplier.

How heavy are wheel stops and how is freight charged?

Each stop is about 12kg, so 50 stops are about 600kg. Freight goes to any Australian postcode and is quoted per job, with Melbourne pickup by arrangement. Wheel stops are pre-order for the next container, with the expected landing date on your written quote.

Bollards and wheel stops for the job

1650mm rubber car park wheel stop with reflective yellow markings

Pre-order