Dense boxed wheels
Compact pallet of partitioned alloy wheels
48 × 40 × 36 in
Packaged weight: 1600 lb
- Cubic feet
- 40.00
- Density
- 40.00 lb/cu ft
Estimated class
55
55
Wheels and Tires LTL Shipping Guide
Freight Class for Wheels and Tires
To estimate your shipment, use the Wheels and Tires Freight Class Calculator.
The Wheels and Tires Freight Class Examples use the current 13-tier density scale, effective July 19, 2025, and range from Class 55 to 100.
These are density-based estimates.
Wheels and Tires density calculator
Calculate Your Wheels and Tires Freight Class
A wheels and tires shipment is preloaded as an example. Adjust the packaged dimensions or weight to calculate your wheels and tires freight class.
Your result
Cubic feet
64.00
Density
18.75
lb/cu ft
Estimated freight class
70
This is an example density-based estimate. Update any field to calculate your shipment.
Wheels and Tires shipment examples
Wheels and Tires Freight Class Examples
These examples use packaged outside dimensions and the site’s density-to-class chart. They are examples only, not fixed classes for all wheels and tires shipments.
Mounted wheel-and-tire sets
Palletized passenger assemblies
48 × 48 × 48 in
Packaged weight: 1200 lb
- Cubic feet
- 64.00
- Density
- 18.75 lb/cu ft
Estimated class
70
70
Oversized off-road assemblies
Large mounted assemblies with high cube
72 × 72 × 72 in
Packaged weight: 1800 lb
- Cubic feet
- 216.00
- Density
- 8.33 lb/cu ft
Estimated class
100
100
Wheels and Tires shipment comparison
Wheels and Tires Freight Class by Shipment Type
Mixed wheel-and-tire shipments combine dense metal wheels with bulky round tires. Class depends on nesting, mounted status, wheel material, diameter, pallet pattern, sidewall exposure, and rolling control.
| Wheels and Tires shipment | Typical packaging | Density tendency | Stackability | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loose steel or alloy wheels | Boxed or partitioned pallet | High | Usually stackable | Protect faces and lug holes. |
| Mounted passenger assemblies | Upright pallet or cradle | Medium | Limited | Prevent rolling and cosmetic damage. |
| Truck wheel-and-tire assemblies | Heavy-duty pallet or frame | Medium | Limited | Secure high center of gravity. |
| Oversized off-road assemblies | Custom skid or cradle | Low | Non-stackable | Confirm oversize acceptance. |
wheels and tires shipping options
Choosing a Shipping Method for Wheels and Tires
The right service depends on wheels and tires size, packaging, stackability, and handling needs.
| Wheels and Tires shipment | Common shipping option |
|---|---|
| Boxed loose wheels | Standard LTL |
| Mounted passenger sets | Limited-stack LTL |
| Truck assemblies | Protected LTL |
| Oversized off-road assemblies | Dedicated or specialized service |
Large, irregular, non-stackable, unusually valuable, or specially handled wheels and tires shipments may need carrier review before booking.
Wheels and Tires Packaging, Stackability, and Damage Risk
Wheels and Tires Packaging
- Use face protectors, dividers, sleeves, or individual cartons for wheels and prevent metal-to-metal contact.
- Cradle mounted assemblies, band through stable points, and block against rolling without cutting sidewalls or finishes.
- Keep matched sets, sensors, lug hardware, center caps, and serial or size labels together and protected.
Wheels and Tires Stackability
- Boxed wheels may stack when cartons and pallet deck are compression-rated.
- Mounted passenger assemblies generally require limited-stack handling unless a rigid frame carries top load.
- Treat truck, agricultural, off-road, chrome-finish, and irregular mixed assemblies as non-stackable.
Wheels and Tires Rolling, Finish, Rim, and Sensor Protection
- Prevent rolling, wheel-face scratches, bent rims, bead damage, sidewall cuts, sensor impact, and separation of matched sets.
- Protect polished or painted finishes, valve stems, TPMS sensors, lug hardware, center caps, and size labels.
- Document mounted status, wheel material, tire size, assembly count, declared value, and center of gravity.
Before Requesting a Wheels and Tires Freight Quote
How to Measure a Packaged Wheels and Tires Shipment
- Measure after cartons, dividers, cradles, frames, blocks, bands, and wrap are installed.
- Include tire bulge, wheel projections, cradle width, frame height, and pallet overhang.
- Use total packaged weight of wheels, tires, sensors, pallets, frames, and securement.
Wheels and Tires Freight Quote Checklist
- Measure the finished boxed-wheel pallet, mounted passenger set, truck assembly frame, or oversized off-road shipment.
- Record total packaged weight, wheel material, tire size, mounted status, assembly count, sensor count, and declared value.
- State whether cartons can accept top load or the shipment requires limited-stack/non-stackable handling because of mounted assemblies, cradles, exposed finishes, or oversize dimensions.
- Include photos of wheel faces, sidewalls, valve stems, sensors, dividers, cradle blocking, and pallet securement.
- Confirm oversize acceptance, forklift capacity, liftgate, appointment, limited-stack, and high-value finish requirements.
Freight Planning Calculators
Calculate and Plan Your Wheels and Tires Shipment
Use the freight class, density, pallet, and linear-feet calculators to plan your packaged LTL shipment.
Freight Class Calculator
Estimate freight class from packaged dimensions, weight, and density.
Freight Density Calculator
Calculate cubic feet and pounds per cubic foot for packaged freight.
Pallet Freight Calculator
Plan pallet dimensions, shipment weight, density, and configuration.
Freight Linear Feet Calculator
Estimate trailer-space usage for pallets and non-stackable freight.
Freight classes shown on this page are density-based estimates for shipment planning. Actual classification may also depend on value, handling requirements, liability, stowability, dimensions, and other commodity-specific factors. Confirm the final freight class with your carrier, broker, or official NMFC resources before shipping. NMFC® is a registered trademark of the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. FreightClassCalculator.tools is an independent calculator and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by NMFTA.