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balloon tire

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Definition of balloon tire

: a flexible low-pressure pneumatic tire with a large cross section designed to provide cushioning

Examples of balloon tire in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web With an absolutely silent Bosch motor, a low standover height for riders of most sizes, balloon tires to roll over anything, and one of the easiest-to-operate computers, the eJoy is an e-bike for everyone. — Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, "The Best Commuter Bikes for Any Commute," 16 May 2019 Grab a specialized wheelchair and get wet Beach wheelchairs have large balloon tires that allow them to move through sand. — An Uong, BostonGlobe.com, "5 New England vacation ideas for families with special needs," 2 May 2018

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First Known Use of balloon tire

1891, in the meaning defined above

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“Balloon tire.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balloon%20tire. Accessed 9 December 2019.

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