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car tire

car tire

5 1.0
A round rubber cover that fits a car wheel, holds air, and helps the car grip the road
  • noun
  • /kɑr taɪər/
  • US
: neumático
  • You should know how to change a car tire.
  • passenger car tire

Like, OK, well, the car tire got blown out.

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Examples

  • How to correctly clean car tires

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  • By making certain the car tires are up to snuff, the wise motorist will save real cash over a lengthy automobile journey.

    Blog text (18)

  • Like, OK, well, the car tire got blown out.

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  • She once told me to be careful as there was a problem with one of my car tires.

    Blog text (29)

  • The reason I mention car tires is that they are a necessity that most of us have some experience purchasing, at least once in a while.

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  • A passenger car tire rotates about 800 times for each mile.

    Academic text (1995)

  • A lot of other folks in the long-distance riding community have been running car tires for years with no problems, typically on FJRs, Honda STs, Goldwings, and other sport touring/touring bikes.

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  • If you have a flat, it's important to know how to change a car tire safely.

  • He bought a new car tire to replace the one that had a puncture.

  • The mechanic inspected the worn car tires before recommending new ones.

Synonyms

tire
vscar tire
  • US
634 1.0

A thick rubber ring that fits around a vehicle wheel and holds air

is limited to passenger vehicles rather than all vehicle categories
rubber tire
vscar tire
  • US
3 1.6

A ring of rubber around a wheel that touches the road

focuses on passenger vehicle use rather than material alone
automobile tire
vscar tire
  • US
1 2.1

A rubber covering on a car wheel that gives grip and makes the ride smoother

is limited to passenger vehicles rather than all motor vehicles
auto tire
vscar tire
  • US
1 1.6

A rubber ring on a car wheel that helps the ride be smooth and gives grip

is the same idea but used specifically for passenger vehicles
pneumatic tire
vscar tire
  • US
1 3.6

A rubber cover filled with air that fits a car or bicycle wheel

is specific to passenger vehicles rather than broad vehicle types

How Worn

treadless
1 7.1
worn
111 2.1
car tire
  • US
5 1.0
recap
  • Jargon
1 9.1

Surface Forms

car tire singular
car tires plural
car tyres plural
car tyre singular

Morphology

car + tire

The meaning is directly and transparently derived from combining 'car' (motor vehicle) with 'tire' (rubber ring on a wheel): a tire that belongs to or is used on a car. This compound noun follows a common, compositional pattern found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily understand it.

Etymology

Car tire names the round rubber tire that fits around a car's wheel. The tire gives the car 'grip' on the road and 'cushioning' over bumps, so the phrase simply means the rubber cover used on cars.