Glossary / General

low rider

14 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A low rider is a car that has been lowered and usually decorated with big wheels or special paint. It’s more about looking cool than driving fast.

Technical Definition

A low rider is a custom car style that emphasizes a lowered stance, often with hydraulic lifts or oversized wheels. The design originated in African American car culture and focuses on aesthetic flair rather than performance.

Hear It Discussed

"...it's just an awesome genre of cars. You know, they just, there's nothing like a low rider. It's a very L.A. thing, right?"
Bruce Meyer on Collecting, Cobras, and Lowriders Bring a Trailer Podcast 48:55

"somebody's made a lowrider out of it."
Great Talk About Cars and Everything Automotive Under The Hood show 14:38

"So a couple of years ago, they had a great low rider exhibit where it was like two buildings basically full of low riders that they curated and brought in."
2025 SEMA Show Recap, Q’s GTO Updates, Automotive Trivia, and Much More on the V8 Radio Podcast! V8 Radio Podcast 13:42