Tyres: meaning, definitions and examples

This is the British English spelling for the rubber coverings on car wheels.

• I need to buy new tyres for my car before the winter season.
• Those tyres look worn out; it's time to replace them.

This is an alternative spelling used mostly in British English, interchangeable with 'tyres'.

• The shop offers a wide range of tyre brands.
• He noticed a flat tyre and decided to fix it immediately.

This is the American English spelling for the rubber coverings on car wheels. It can also mean to become tired and exhausted.

• You should check the tire pressure regularly to avoid accidents.
• She started to tire after running for an hour.

Used in British English, similar to the first entry. (This appears to be a duplicate listing and should be considered the same as the first entry).

• She bought new tyres for her bicycle.

Used in American English to refer to the rubber coverings that fit around the wheels of a vehicle. It can also mean to become weary or exhausted, but that is a different context.

• Make sure to check your tire pressure regularly.
• The old man began to tire after walking for several hours.