radial tire

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a motor-vehicle tire in which the plies or cords run from one bead to the other at right angles to both beads.

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Also called radial.

First recorded in 1965–70

Who knew explaining how to change a tire and back out of a ditch could be so seductive?
The Golden West Up for Grabs: ‘Painted Horses’ Is the Next Great Western Novel|Wendy Smith|November 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
After a tire-puncturing spree in late October, 17-year-old Laquan McDonald was shot dead by a police officer in Chicago.
The 14 Teens Killed by Cops Since Michael Brown|Nina Strochlic|November 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The two U.S. entities, along with the RDIF, last year acquired a majority interest in a leading Russian tire maker, Voltyre-Prom.
Exclusive: Did This Manhattan Firm Help Shield a Russian Fund From Sanctions?|Bill Conroy|November 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The low crunch of packed dirt against rubber tire was overwhelmed by the ragged explosions of automatic gunfire.
A Belgian Prince, Gorillas, Guerrillas & the Future of the Congo|Nina Strochlic|November 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Eventually, even the most enthusiastic diner will tire of going to his restaurant.
Cornel West’s Disappointing Decline|David Masciotra|October 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
On the ground near the flattened tire lay a new one, just taken out of the brackets that had supported it.
Motor Matt's "Century" Run|Stanley R. Matthews
Should he snap at the rear wheel and puncture the tire—Matt's thoughts could not carry the danger further.
Motor Matt's "Century" Run|Stanley R. Matthews
All public pleasure has disappeared from among us, and we arrange parties and receptions that only tire ourselves and others.
The Art of Drinking|Georg Gottfried Gervinus
"A machine has stopped here at the side of the road quite recently," Mr. Peck offered, pointing to the tire marks in the dust.
Hooded Detective, Volume III No. 2, January, 1942|Various
Jean blew out a tire finally, because of the glass, and they were obliged to walk the remainder of the way.
The Amazing Interlude|Mary Roberts Rinehart