Which term refers to body material that surrounds the area of the rear tires?

• A. Quarter panels
• B. Fenders
• C. Rocker panels
• D. Spoilers

Answer: (A)

Think of the side of the car that forms the skin around the rear wheel area. The quarter panels are the body panels that run from behind the rear door to the back of the vehicle, wrapping around the rear wheel openings. They define and enclose the wheel well on that side, which is why they’re described as surrounding the area of the rear tires. Fenders cover the wheel openings themselves, but the broader side panel behind the doors and around the rear wheels is the quarter panel. The rocker panel sits along the bottom edge under the doors, and spoilers are rear-mounted aerodynamics. So, the term that best fits is quarter panels.