Glossary / General

wheel size

11 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Wheel size is how big the wheels on a car are. Bigger wheels can handle rough roads better, but they also make the car feel heavier and can affect ride comfort.

Technical Definition

Wheel size refers to the diameter of a vehicle's wheels, typically measured in inches. Larger wheels can better navigate uneven road surfaces but may increase unsprung weight.

Hear It Discussed

"maybe the size and weight of the wheels you get if you get small wheels versus big wheels versus the sport design like light weight wheels"
China is re-producing Enthusiast Cars: Is it a Good Thing? The Smoking Tire 11:49

"[2262.0s] The Audi A6's we drive are available in multiple wheel sizes."
2026 Toyota RAV4 Talking Cars (MP3) 37:42

"It's probably the wheel size and everything. Yes."
Episode 457: 2026 Subaru Trailseeker, 2026 Mazda Miata, Hankook Tire Test Update, Listener Questions Unnamed Automotive Podcast 20:58