radial tire

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of radial tire¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

The more durable radial tire became common, slowing the manufacture of new tires.

From New York Times

In his spare time he enjoyed deep-sea fishing off the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts, and owned a boat named the “Double Eagle,” after Goodyear’s premium radial tire.

From Washington Times

“A modern radial tire has 27 components, and every one is designed to do something different,” said Chuck Yurkovich, senior vice president for global research and development.

From Washington Post

For example, we can “shrink a tumor, make a better radial tire, detect an art forgery, prospect for oil, and package a Thanksgiving turkey.”

From New York Times

The success of its radial tire, called the Michelin X, was crucial in boosting revenue outside Europe and helped the company become the region’s biggest tiremaker.

From Washington Post