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tyres

61 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Tyres are the wheels’ rubber parts that touch the road. They’re crucial for how a car moves and stops.

Technical Definition

The rubber components that contact the road, affecting grip, handling, and safety.

Hear It Discussed

"you should make those tyres wider on the rear. It needs to look better. We've specifically chosen tyres of that width"
Is The Longbow Speedster The Future Of British Roadsters? — Carmudgeon w/ Cammisa & DTS — Ep 236 The Carmudgeon Show 29:49

"Now, caveat here, I think it's the tyres. Because, as we know, they can make a huge difference, and any car would be a lot better on the snow if it had the right tyres on it."
OTOSOT 92 Smith and Sniff 29:12

"...and tyres were more rubbery, so they worked better in the snow. When we're growing up, tyres lasted 10,000 miles. Now they last 30,000 miles."
Coolest V8 Bargains! | The Car Podcast #70 The Car Podcast with Chris Harris & Friends 32:45