The Future of Last Mile Fleet Tires to 2030

This market study examines the increasingly important tire market for vehicles used in last mile delivery (LMD) fleets, where application requirements differ from those of overall road transportation of goods.

Table of Contents Key Facts and Figures
  • The global market for last mile fleet tires is forecast to be worth $38 billion by 2030 
  • The market got a boost from increases in e-commerce and home delivery during Covid-19, and is forecast to continue to grow at a CAGR of 12.4% from 2025 to 2030.  
This market study examines the increasingly important tire market for vehicles used in last mile delivery (LMD) fleets, where application requirements differ from those of overall road transportation of goods. A wide range of vehicles are being used in this sector, from passenger cars up to medium-duty trucks and vans, and motorcycles and scooters, depending on the cargo, setting and region.  

Definition 
This report examines the last mile tire market by volume, value, rim diameter, and by powertrain, with electric delivery vehicles becoming increasingly common. Energy efficiency requirements make lower rolling resistance a priority for last mile fleet tires, while durability needs are also very high, with heavy loads, congestion, stops and starts, curb parking, and less experienced drivers in many cases putting tires under extra stress. Traction and noise reduction are also priority areas of optimization.  

Key Questions 
  • How are tire suppliers meeting the requirements for last mile fleet tires to achieve high load capacity, traction, noise reduction and energy efficiency? 
  • How is the adoption of EVs reshaping the tire industry and what is the effect on last mile delivery applications? 
  • Last mile delivery fleets serve a proliferating number of destinations; how does this impact the demands on vehicles and their tires?  

This report is essential to: 
  • Tire makers and producers of tire materials
  • Equipment suppliers to the tire industry
  • Participants in the tire markets value chain  
About the author
Arthur Mayer has many years of experience in the tire industry, working in a variety of roles at Dealer Tire and as a contract writer and consultant covering a wide range of nontechnical tire topics for Smithers and its clients. He is a regular speaker at Smithers’ Traction conferences, covering the fast-emerging area of sensors and intelligent tires. 
The Future of Last Mile Fleet Tires to 2030

Name The Future of Last Mile Fleet Tires to 2030

Date 3/28/2025

Price $5475.00
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