Tyre/ˈtaɪər/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Spelling Variants Remember 'tyre' is spelled 'tire' in American English. I got a flat tyre on my trip to London, but in New York, I had a flat tire. Pro Tip 2/3Pronunciation Clarity Pronounce 'tyre' clearly to avoid confusion with 'tire' as in getting weary. The tyre needs air, not 'I'm tired' which means you're exhausted. Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference In British culture, tyre problems symbolize unexpected travel delays. Just like in the movies, a punctured tyre delayed our road trip.