Brit, it is actually tire, as in Goodyear Tire Company. Not everyone follows your Brit spelling. Look it up, or as Bald will advise, Google it :)

If that is too complicated I have posted a wiki page for you..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tire
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