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All partsBMW M4 CSLWheel assembliesFront left wheelTire › Sidewall

Sidewall

Part of Tire

What it is

Stiff, short sidewall.

What it does

Carries the load and controls flex under cornering.

How it fails

Bulges after pothole hits mean an internal cord break: replace.

MaterialRubber over polyester cords
SpecAspect ratio 35 %
2 plies
Sidewall highlighted on the car

Appears at

Front left wheelFront right wheelRear left wheelRear right wheel

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