Glossary / General

wheelie

19 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A wheelie happens when the front wheels of a vehicle lift up off the ground because of strong acceleration. It looks cool but can make the vehicle harder to control.

Technical Definition

A wheelie is when the front wheels of a vehicle lift off the ground during acceleration, often seen in motorcycles and some race cars. While impressive, it can cause loss of control or speed if not managed properly.

Hear It Discussed

"It was so heavy that the front wheel would actually have a wheelie. If I wasn't careful, I had so much stuff on the back."
The McQueen Classics Interview Bring a Trailer Podcast 05:53

"right rear and popped a wheelie and, but he never let off either. Brushed the wall a little bit and"
Episode 402 - BC39 Wrap Up and AFCS in Ohio Dirt Nerds Podcast 53:42

"I never speed in that. I know it's a wheelie, should be speeding any car. It's very hard, [5080.7s] and some of these cars not to speed, but the Cullinan, just a waft, just a big, fat waft."
The Most BONKERS SuperCar Collector & His Wild Companies! Supercar Nigel Road To Success with Benedict Fowler 24:36