Tire (1) for heavy-load vehicle wheels comprising a tread band (2) and two sidewalls (3) opposed with respect to the said tread band (2); at least one of said sidewalls (2) comprising a sidewall portion (4) provided with at least one wear indicator (5) obtained in the sidewall, wherein the sidewall wear indicator (5) comprises at least one lobe shape (6) elongated in a first direction (Di) and a reduced width portion (7) in a second direction (D2) substantially perpendicular to said first direction.