Rubber Made Wheel Tire Small 316×320 Medium 632×640 Large 1012×1024 Download Tiff Original 2400×2429 | (794.6 KB) Description A tire is a ring shaped covering that fits around a wheel to protect it and enable better vehicle performance by providing a flexible cushion that absorbs shock while keeping the wheel in close contact with the ground. Keywords rotation, tire, traction, tyre, wheel Galleries Miscellaneous Transportation Source: Government Printing Office The Official Gazette of the United States Patent Office (Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 1895)