wheel arch
Curved fender section
A wheel arch is the curved opening in a vehicle's body panel that accommodates the wheel and allows clearance for suspension movement and steering.
Also called a wheel well or fender arch, it follows the circular shape of the tire while providing space for the wheel to rotate freely.
The rust had eaten through the rear wheel arch.
Wheel arches may be flared or extended on performance vehicles to accommodate wider tires.
Wheel-mounted splash deflector
- splash guardBarrier blocking kicked-up debris
- rustproofingTreating metal against decay
- undercoatingProtective vehicle underbody layer
- sealantGap-blocking substance
protective film · paint protection · weatherproofing · plastic trim · road debris
Protective wheel housing
- quarter panelCar body over wheel
- wheelhouseOne's area of expertise
- bodyworkVehicle's external structure
- cutoutShape removed from material
lip · beading · contour · edge · profile · molding · body panel · radius
Sudden bright burst
- widebodyBroad-hulled aircraft type
- blisteredFormed fluid-filled welts
- sculptedShaped into art
- muscularHaving well-developed sinews
flowing · integrated · pronounced · subtle · aggressive · rounded · squared · haunched
Movement of atmosphere
- turbulenceChaotic flow patterns
- dragResistance through fluid
- vortexRotating fluid column
- air curtainForced airflow sealing openings
deflector · fairing · streamlined · pressure differential · boundary layer · wind noise
Bodywork widening over wheels
- tubbedWashed in basin
- radiusedGiven curved edges
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
- carbon fiberReinforced polymer composite
bolt-on · riveted · seamless · contrasting · wrapped · vinyl · clearance · stance
mudguard
Wheel-mounted splash deflector
- splash guardBarrier blocking kicked-up debris
- rustproofingTreating metal against decay
- undercoatingProtective vehicle underbody layer
sealant · protective film · paint protection · weatherproofing · plastic trim · road debris
fender
Protective wheel housing
- quarter panelCar body over wheel
- wheelhouseOne's area of expertise
- bodyworkVehicle's external structure
cutout · lip · beading · contour · edge · profile · molding · body panel · radius · aperture
flare
Sudden bright burst
muscular · flowing · integrated · pronounced · subtle · aggressive · rounded · squared · haunched · pumped
airflow
Movement of atmosphere
- turbulenceChaotic flow patterns
- dragResistance through fluid
- vortexRotating fluid column
air curtain · deflector · fairing · streamlined · pressure differential · boundary layer · wind noise
fender flares
Bodywork widening over wheels
- tubbedWashed in basin
- radiusedGiven curved edges
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
carbon fiber · bolt-on · riveted · seamless · contrasting · wrapped · vinyl · clearance · stance · fitment