noun
studded snow tire
Wasei-eigo term for a tire with metal studs for icy roads; commonly used in winter driving contexts.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from spike tire
冬の北海道ではスパイクタイヤが役に立つ。
Studded snow tires are useful in Hokkaido in winter.
Variant spelling with an interpunct; less common in everyday use.
スタッドレスタイヤ (studless tire) uses a special rubber compound instead of metal studs; it is quieter and less damaging to roads, and is now more common in many areas.
Wasei-eigo from English 'spike tire'.