Gun Trivia: Why Is A Tire Called A Tire?

By Corey R. Wardrop

Here’s a bit of trivia fun for you. Question: Why is a “tire” (as in a car or bicycle) called a “tire”? Answer: If we look at old wagon wheels or a Gatling gun carriage, we see the central wood hub, the spokes, and a metal band around the outside. In fact, that metal band […]

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