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Definition of the Term Knobbie Tire

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A knobbie tire is a type of tire that is used primarily for riding in hard-packed dirt such as at the desert or in wooded trails. It has hundreds of bumps all around the outside of the tire and allow it to get better traction.

Using a knobbie tire gives you more control in dirt and gravel than you would with regular street tires..

Also Known As: dirt tire
Alternate Spellings: nobbie
Common Misspellings: nobie

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