‘Grippy part of a tire’ Aug. 6 NYT Mini Crossword clue solution and hints

A car has so many moving—and stationary— parts that it can be hard to keep on top of it all. The “Grippy part of a tire” clue for the Aug. 6 edition of the NYT Mini Crossword focuses on one part of the car in particular, and you can have a wheely good time if you know the answer.

‘Grippy part of a tire’ Aug. 6 NYT Mini Crossword hints

Four down clue. Screenshot by Dot Esports

Hint 1: You can perform this action lightly.

Hint 2: The name of a Transformer.

Hint 3: “Don’t _____ On Me”: Song by Metallica.

Hint 4: It ends with “D.”

This is your final chance to make use of these clues and secure the answer of your own volition.

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