worn tires
Traction-poor rubber rings
Worn tires are tires whose tread has been reduced through use, diminishing their grip on the road.
The phrase appears in safety warnings and vehicle inspections: The mechanic said my worn tires needed replacing before winter.
Figuratively, worn tires can suggest anything past its useful life or operating unsafely.
- baldWithout hair on head
- treadSurface that grips ground
- rubberElastic polymer from trees
- blowoutSudden tire failure
- flatLacking vertical variation
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