tires
n. countablen. the thick rubber rings that go around the wheels of a car or bicycle. They are filled with air to help the vehicle move smoothly on the road.
n. thick rubber coverings, typically reinforced with wire and filled with compressed air, fitted around the rims of wheels to provide traction and absorb shock.
You should check your car tires before a long trip.
The mechanic recommended replacing the front tires because the rubber was starting to wear thin.
Modern performance tires are engineered with specific tread patterns to displace water and maintain a high coefficient of friction on wet asphalt.
Commonly spelled 'tyres' in British English and 'tires' in American English.
I need to change my car's wheelsI need to change my car's tiresLearners often use 'wheel' to refer to the rubber part, but 'wheel' is the entire metal and rubber unit; 'tire' refers specifically to the rubber outer ring.
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kick some tires
To shop for a vehicle or other item to purchase or in which to invest.
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kick the tires
To inspect something to ensure it meets expected standards or has favored characteristics, typically before committing to purchasing or otherwise selecting it.
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kick the tyres
Alternative form of kick the tires.