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Tire vs. Tyre 

alternative spellingsbritish vs american
"Tire" vs. "Tyre" in English

What Is Their Main Difference?

Both refer to the rubber covering on car wheels. However, 'tire' is the American spelling, while, 'tyre' is the British spelling.

Differences

'Tire' is the American spelling, whereas, 'tyre' is the British spelling. Look below:

Example

These naughty children pierced the tires of my car.

Did the mechanic check the front tyres?

Similarities

Both refer to the rubber covering on car wheels. Check out the following examples:

Example

Look at what happened to the tires.

They shot one of the tyres.

Are They Interchangeable?

They can be used interchangeably because they are one and the same. Compare:

Example

✓ After repairing the tires, he got up and said everything is fine.

✓ After repairing the tyres, he got up and said everything is fine.

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MALCOLM GREY
Jul 2024
Tyre is the black rubber thing around your wheel. To tire is to become fatigued Tire is that American mis-spelling of tyre To re-tire is to give up work in both countries (not to fit new tyres)
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Elizabeth Emerine
Jul 2024
Tyre is also the name of an ancient city.
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