タイヤ

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A tire (tyre) — the rubber covering fitted around a wheel of a vehicle such as a car or bicycle. Occasionally written as タイア, but タイヤ is standard.

Noun

Examples

車のタイヤがパンクしたので交換しないといけない。

My car's tire got punctured, so I need to replace it.

冬はスノータイヤに履き替えた方が安全だ。

It's safer to change to snow tires in winter.

新しいタイヤは溝が深くて走行が安定する。

The new tires have deep treads and provide a stable ride.