Typically made from heavy-duty materials such as steel, wheel risers provide stability in situations where a vehicle needs to be raised for easy access or alignment, such as loading dock operations and maintenance activities.

Wheel risers come in a comprehensive range of heights, widths, and weight capacities, designed for different vehicle types from cars, trucks, and trailers. These commonly portable pieces of equipment can handle extremely heavy weights, and offer stability and safety courtesy of the non-slip (textured) surfaces that prevent slipping and sliding.