Glossary / Suspension

wheel wells

17 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Wheel wells are the hollow spaces in a car’s body where the wheels sit. They need enough room so the wheels don’t hit the inside of the car when turning or going over bumps.

Technical Definition

Wheel wells are the recessed areas in a vehicle’s body that house the wheels and suspension components. Proper clearance is essential to prevent rubbing or damage during operation.

Hear It Discussed

"...helps the, the CFDB really low. Yeah. So it extracts air from the wheel well. Sure."
Ferrari Luce; My Indy500 Trip; '27 Aston DB12S Review The Smoking Tire 20:07

"The final detail that just kills it for me are the, the wheel wells. They're squared off. You think round tire squared off wheel well."
2026 Subaru Outback Premium & Touring XT Talking Cars (MP3) 22:07

"...getting it washed. If you can't get it washed and even if you can get it washed, I go through the pain of taking a garden hose and I wash out my wheel wells."
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - March 21, 2026 - Hour 1 - Ron's Late Night Adventure Ron Ananian The Car Doctor 39:34