5. [Probably the same word, and so called as being an attire or
covering for the wheel.] A hoop or band, as of metal, on the
circumference of the wheel of a vehicle, to impart strength and receive
the wear.
The iron tire of a wagon wheel or cart wheel binds the fellies
together. The tire of a locomotive or railroad-car wheel is a heavy
hoop of iron or steel shrunk tightly upon an iron central part. The
wheel of a bicycle has a tire of India rubber.