The phrase
"tire sidewall" refers to the side part of a tire. It is the area between the tire tread (the part that touches the road) and the bead (the inner edge of the tire that attaches to the wheel).
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The
taller tire sidewalls of the LT ate up more undulations than the thinner rubber on the Premier, but all that tire led to plenty of road noise making its way into the cabin below highway speeds.
The result is a dynamic driving experience on - road that can take you anywhere within the limits
of tire sidewall and body damage off - road.
When motoring to the grocery store, that same taut suspension, coupled with
thin tire sidewalls, results in a firm ride that's ultimately tolerable, though the sharpest bumps pass from the road to the cabin with merely adequate filtering.
Visually inspect tire tread for gouges and uneven wear, check
tire sidewalls for cracks and gouges.
The most common ailment for trail neophytes, for example, isn't broken suspension components or bent body panels but
punctured tire sidewalls.
The shorter aspect ratio or
tire sidewall height reduces tire squirm or the tendency of the tire to roll in turns.
Large wheels and
narrow tire sidewalls conspire to yield a choppier ride than expected â $ «a bit like animal hooves pounding the pavement.
Compared to our 20 - inch rolling stock, the larger $ 2,995 specials represent more moving mass for the shocks to control and
less tire sidewall to absorb impacts.
Cushy seats and
big tire sidewalls contribute to a comfortable on - road ride, but I can feel an undercurrent of stiffness from the Armada's steel frame.
There was a lot more room inside this car, and you could easily discern the chassis wiggles,
tire sidewall flex and minute steering corrections that Petty was exercising.
Chunky tire sidewalls on this specific trim soak up bad roads like a champ, so despite the car's stiff chassis, the ride never once borders on the harsh side.
A mixture of a tight chassis and tall
tire sidewalls means you can have fun without booking weekly trips to the chiropractor.
The suspension is a little on the stiff side, but it's made up for with some
thick tire sidewalls, which help the suspension soak up bumps and potholes.
The last Spyder needed an extra inch
of tire sidewall and an extra 10 mm of suspension travel to absorb bumps and lessen the chassis torque.
So lower the car by 30 - 40 mm, use semislick tyres and stiff up the compression and the car will be much better on track... The bad side of the R&T kit, both aftermarket and OE, is that there's no front camber adjustments, so you end up eating
the tire sidewalls.
My tire sidewall is damaged as shown in this picture.
I have already read this article (Can
this tire sidewall damage be repaired or should I replace the tire?).
I have already read this article (Can
this tire sidewall damage be repaired...
Regardless, the ride was refined and handling was impressive given the large (pothole damping)
tire sidewalls.
All the trucks sampled were Pro-4X and Platinum models so they all had Bilstein shocks, and the Pro-4X may well ride best since it has 18 - inch wheels and more
tires sidewall than the Platinum's 20s: the Pro-4X ride was in its trail element only, and there were no trailers or bed loads to see what effect it would have on ride and handling.
Tires generally should not be left in service on a car for more than 10 years after the date of manufacture molded onto
the tire sidewall.
One little gripe here is that those wheels are not tucked inside
the tire sidewalls offering almost no protection from curb rash so be real careful with your parallel parking.
The 19 - inch alloy wheels are flatter, for instance, while the lettering on
the tire sidewalls has been etched into the rubber rather than raised up from it.
Movements are deliberate, while
the tire sidewalls and soft suspension soak up small bumps and dimples.
sedan into a bona fide sports car, but it does allow a more enthusiastic driver to take a twisty road without scrubbing the letters off
the tire sidewall while the car does its best cruise ship impersonation.
Even with thinner
tire sidewalls, ride quality is still among the best in the segment.
Overall, you can take the SVR from the track to a moderate off - road trail with the only worry being your lower valences and
tire sidewalls.
Even
the tire sidewalls add to the aerodynamic design — the lettering is negative instead of raised.
He added, «I really thought a truck like this would roll over
its tire sidewalls in a maneuver like that.
That's why many of the tire chains we carry are low profile chains designed to exceed SAE Class S clearance restrictions, which establishes minimum clearances (0.59», 15 mm from
the tire sidewall and 1.46», 37 mm from the treadface) between the tires and surrounding components like fenders, suspension parts, fuel and brake lines, etc..
It didn't look big; it was just a spot where the blacktop crinkled up, but damn, I thought for sure I'd see
some tire sidewall bubbles.
The numbers on
the tire sidewall are NOT the place to look!