How many car tires fit in a 40ft container?
A 40ft container fits 2,000–2,400 passenger car tires when properly nested. Truck tires: about 400.
2,000–2,400
passenger car tires (e.g., 205/55R16), nested
- Nested (car tires)
- 2,000–2,400 tires
- Stacked flat
- ~1,200 tires
- Truck tires (11R22.5)
- ~400 tires
- Container volume
- 67.5 m³
Tire dimensions
| Tire type | Outer Ø | Width | Fits in 40ft (nested) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 205/55R16 (car) | 632 mm | 205 mm | ~2,200 |
| 265/70R17 (SUV) | 802 mm | 265 mm | ~1,100 |
| 11R22.5 (truck) | 1054 mm | 279 mm | ~400 |
Nesting technique
Nesting saves 40% space. Place tires upright and push each one into the gap of the tire below it. This interlocking pattern dramatically increases density.
Weight is not the issue. 2,200 car tires at ~9 kg each = 19,800 kg. Just under the 26,580 kg limit.
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