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🏢 A side wall 🚗 Tire's side part
sidewall

sidewall

2 6.0
The part of a tire between the tread and the rim that shows size and pressure
  • noun
  • /ˈsaɪdˌwɔl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : flanco
  • " It uses the same sidewall material as our standard tires, but we've added material on the inside, making them about three times thicker," Wischhusen said.
  • a strong sidewall
  • sidewall material

And Perelli came back and said, well, this is what's called a standing wave, which is when the the sidewall flexes too much and fatigues and eventually fails.

Examples

  • The most common causes are damage (from the driver) to the sidewall, or improper tire pressure (normally too low) that wasn't addressed by the owner.

    Blog text (20)

  • The hole that blew out is literally on the sidewall.

    Blog text (2)

  • The diagnosis may be a tire problem, like a bubble in the sidewall or torn rubber that could lead to a blowout.

    Blog text (34)

  • If the blowout is in the sidewall and there are no signs of damage from hitting something, you might be able to get compensation for the tire from the tire company.

    Blog text (2)

  • Different polymers are used by tire makers to produce the sidewall reinforcements that dissipate heat better and have greater resistance to thermal degradation, Egan said.

    Academic text (1995)

  • Now all three tire manufacturers and Germany's Continental AG are developing taller sidewall (or section-width) run-flat tires for standard passenger cars.

    Academic text (1995)

  • PHOTO: Despite being completely deflated, this Bridgestone Expedia S-01 Runflat A/M tire continues to operate normally due to heat-resistant rubber compounds and strong sidewall support inserts.

    Academic text (1995)

  • The number printed on the sidewall provides important information about tire pressure.

  • Inspect the sidewall for any cracks or damage before driving.

  • The label on the sidewall indicates the tire's load capacity and speed rating.

Synonyms

side
vssidewall
∞ 1.0

A flat edge or surface of a shape like a square

is the specific part on a wheel covering between tread and rim
tire
vssidewall
  • US
665 1.0

A thick rubber ring that fits around a vehicle wheel and holds air

is the part of that wheel covering forming the side between tread and rim

Surface Forms

sidewall singular
sidewalls plural

Morphology

sidewall = side + wall (semi-transparent) = side + wall

Formed by analogy from 'side' + 'wall' but used as a domain-specific technical term for tires, which may not be immediately obvious to all learners.

Etymology

Sidewall joins side 'the edge or part on one side' and wall 'a protective vertical surface', so it names the part of a tire that forms the side between the tread and the wheel rim. This helps you remember the tire's side is like a small 'wall' around the wheel.