Wheel cushions in grotty reserves (5)
I believe the answer is:
tyres
'wheel cushions' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'in grotty reserves' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'TYRES' is hidden in the letters of 'grotty reserves'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for tyres that I've seen before include "rubber rings" , "Wheel hoops" , "Wheel coverings" , "Rubber wheel covers" .)