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balloon tire

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balloon tire
n.
A wide pneumatic tire designed for full inflation at relatively low pressure, used especially in certain early bicycles and motor vehicles.


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Cruiser bikes have what''s called balloon tires to go over packed sand - hence the name, beach cruiser.
At the time of their discovery, they used to possess balloon tires, but today ATV tires are heavy possessing deep treads and low pressure, which is approximately less than 10 pounds per square inch.
Kevin Ancell park riding a purple-flaked balloon tire.
 
 
 
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