sidewall

side·wall | \ ˈsīd-ˌwȯl

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Definition of sidewall

1 : a wall forming the side of something

2 : the side of an automotive tire between the tread shoulder and the rim bead

Examples of sidewall in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Neither technology is much help when the tires’ sidewall is shredded, as can happy with potholes. — Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, "2020 Ford Explorer's new tires fix themselves, representing a coming trend for drivers," 29 June 2019 Its aerosol Foaming Tire Cleaner cuts through brake dust and routs road grime to prepare the sidewalls for step two, dressing the tires. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "A little summer lovin’ for the care of cars and RVs," 21 July 2019 One Tweel downside is that on high-and-tight lawns and zero-degree turns, the relatively sharp edge of the sidewall can leave marks on the grass. — Ezra Dyer, Popular Mechanics, "Meet the Tweel: The Tire That Never Goes Flat," 26 May 2019 Carbon-fiber front fenders add 1.8 inches of width in front, and aluminum sidewalls add 2.2 inches of width to the rear as compared to standard GT models. — Andrew Wendler, Car and Driver, "The 2020 Mercedes-AMG GT R Roadster Costs Almost $27,000 More than the Coupe," 30 May 2019 But if the puncture hole is too large, or the damage is in the sidewall, then self-sealing tires don’t solve the problem. — Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, "2020 Ford Explorer's new tires fix themselves, representing a coming trend for drivers," 29 June 2019 The prototype looks like an old-fashioned tire, but has treads in the middle and no sidewalls. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN, "Michelin and GM are working on a puncture-proof tire," 5 June 2019 Those stiff sidewalls also contributed to great road feel. — Mike Allen, Popular Mechanics, "Tire Comparison Test: What Rubber Should You Choose?," 16 July 2010 The interior front dash looks a bit nicer than the Transit, and DIY vanlifers love that the rear cargo area features 90-degree angle sidewalls and a wide space for build outs. — Megan Barber, Curbed, "The 5 best vans for your DIY camper conversion," 8 Oct. 2018

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