snow tire

snow tire

n. A tire with a deep tread or studs to give added traction on snow-covered surfaces.

snow′ tire`

n. an automobile tire with a deep tread or protruding studs to give increased traction on snow or ice. [1940–45]

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snow tire - an automobile pneumatic tire with deep tread to give traction in snowpneumatic tire, pneumatic tyre - a tire made of reinforced rubber and filled with compressed air; used on motor vehicles and bicycles etc