Tire handling apparatus

A tire handling apparatus adapted to grip, lift and move a tire in one or more directions, the apparatus comprising:

• an attachment frame configured for attachment to a forklift or a front end loader or a prime mover, the attachment frame being movably disposed when attached to said forklift or front end loader;
• a tire handling frame supported on said attachment frame, the tire handling frame comprising:
• two spaced apart articulated arms, each arm having proximal and distal arm portions whereby the proximal arm portion is proximately coupled to the attachment frame, said proximal and distal arm portions being arranged to effect sideways movement of the distal arm portions towards and away from each other;
• wherein each of said distal arm portions is attached to a respective tire retaining sub-assembly comprising an upper retainer that is vertically spaced apart from a lower retainer and wherein the upper and lower retainer are configured to simultaneously engage and retain a tire.