tyres
Lorry's rubber rings
Tyres is the British spelling of tires—the rubber coverings fitted around wheels.
The spelling distinction follows the general British-American pattern, like centre/center.
The mechanic checked all four tyres before the long drive.
Chemically strengthening raw rubber
- compoundCombined into one
- elastomerStretchable polymer substance
- latexMilky plant-derived polymer
- polymerLarge repeated-unit molecule
synthetic · natural · silicone · neoprene · flexibility · resilience · sidewall · carcass
Circular outer boundary
- wheelRotating circular frame
- hubCentral connection point
- axleShaft for wheel rotation
- lugnutThreaded wheel fastener
hubcap · mounting · demounting · size · aspect ratio · width · diameter · speed rating
Turning on an axis
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- balancingAchieving equal distribution
- wearCarry on person
- lifespanTotal existence duration
inspection · schedule · interval · mechanic · service · torque · mileage · replacement
Force upon contact
bar · compressor · deflation · underinflation · overinflation · nitrogen · air · valve stem
Recurring arrangement or template
- groovesNarrow carved channels
- depthDistance below surface
- blocksObstructs or sections
- shoulderUpper arm joint
lugs · voids · channels · footprint · hydroplaning · aquaplaning · treadwear · noise
vulcanization
Chemically strengthening raw rubber
polymer · synthetic · natural · silicone · neoprene · flexibility · resilience · sidewall · carcass · bead
rim
Circular outer boundary
lugnut · hubcap · mounting · demounting · size · aspect ratio · width · diameter · speed rating · staggered
rotation
Turning on an axis
lifespan · inspection · schedule · interval · mechanic · service · torque · mileage · replacement · storage
pressure
Force upon contact
psi · bar · compressor · deflation · underinflation · overinflation · nitrogen · air · valve stem · cap
pattern
Recurring arrangement or template
shoulder · lugs · voids · channels · footprint · hydroplaning · aquaplaning · treadwear · noise · design
traction
Adhesive friction enabling movement
- adhesionState of clinging fast
- frictionResistance between touching surfaces
- contactCommunication or physical touch
stability · handling · braking · cornering · slip · skid · coefficient · bite · purchase · stopping distance
asphalt
Petroleum-based paving material
potholes · gravel · cobblestone · wet · dry · highway · motorway · terrain · off-road · track
- dumped wastegarbage, trash, mattresses, sofas, fridges
- semi truck18-wheeler, big rig, semi, trailer, cab
- tyre ironTool for wheel nuts
- spare tyreVehicle's backup wheel
- flat tyreDeflated vehicle wheel
- winter tyreCold-climate vehicle wheel covering
- snow tyresCold-climate vehicle traction
- tyre barrierStacked wheels for crash protection