Glossary / General

wheel size

9 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

"This is right here is where you've gone plus one on your wheel size here, but you don't want to go plus two."
Comedian Abbas Wahab The Smoking Tire 35:47

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

"...what effect does what have? Like, for example, wheel size, overall diameter, 7.02 to 7.40 to 7.60 or longer the extra axle. Proportion are everything for a brand like Rolls Royce."
Marek Djordjević and Andreas Thurner: Designers Behind the Legendary Rolls-Royce Phantom and Ghost Cars That Matter 13:39