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side·wall

(sīd′wôl′)

1. A wall that forms the side of something.

2. A side surface of an automobile tire, between the edge of the tread and the wheel rim.

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sidewall

(ˈsaɪdˌwɔːl)

(Automotive Engineering) either of the sides of a pneumatic tyre between the tread and the rim

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side•wall

(ˈsaɪdˌwɔl)

n.

1. the part of a pneumatic tire between the edge of the tread and the rim of the wheel.

2. a wall that serves as the side of a structure.

[1920–25]

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Noun	1.	sidewall - the side of an automobile tire; "the car had white sidewalls" side - an extended outer surface of an object; "he turned the box over to examine the bottom side"; "they painted all four sides of the house"
	2.	sidewall - a wall that forms the side of a structure wall - an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure; "the south wall had a small window"; "the walls were covered with pictures"

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When the wheel size goes up and the sidewall of the tire gets smaller, doesn't the ride get worse?