What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
tyres
Example
The car's tyres needed to be replaced after they wore out. [tyres: noun]
Example
He checked the tyre pressure before embarking on the long journey. [tyre: noun]
tires
Example
He changed the car's tires to winter tires for better traction on the snowy roads. [tires: noun]
Example
The tire tread was worn down, making it unsafe to drive. [tire: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Tires is more common than tyres in American English, while tyres is more common than tires in British English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between tyres and tires?
Tyres may be considered more formal or technical than tires, but both words can be used in a variety of formal and informal contexts.
