Glossary / General

side walls

12 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Side walls are the sides of a tire that connect the part that touches the road to the part that goes on the wheel. They help the tire stay strong and absorb bumps.

Technical Definition

Side walls refer to the vertical portions of a tire that connect the tread to the rim. They play a crucial role in tire performance, affecting handling, comfort, and the ability to absorb impacts.

Hear It Discussed

"People write me and they say, I bought the tires. I love the tires, but it's really about the sidewalls. How beautiful those sidewalls are."
Rod Emory's Def Leppard Porsche Outlaw Spike's Car Radio 11:37

"and side walls. The problem is you have to sort of, these chains are sort of open at the bottom"
Stuck in No Snow & Random Car Reviews — Carmudgeon Show w/ Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep 189 The Carmudgeon Show 09:33

"They make them look more aggressive, They put like the sidewalls have like zigzags and chunky rubber on them."
Are Off-Road Trims for SUVs Worth the Extra Money? Talking Cars (MP3) 14:02