Checking the viability of an unknown system by a quick test (derived from literally kicking the tires of an automobile).
(tyres, uk)
(tyres, uk)
He tried kicking the tires of the new security software by infecting his laptop with a handful of common viruses.
by danja123 October 3, 2008
by The Return of Light Joker April 20, 2009
Hooking up with and ex.
by Shawn O'Brien May 4, 2008
1. All the necessary steps before starting the MAIN step have been completed so it is ready to be executed. It is used if the audience knows what's the main step.
2. To set forth.
Coming from jargon of figter pilots, who use it when they are ready to take-off with afterburners ignition (lighting the fires) after checking the gear as part of preflight check (kicking the tires).
2. To set forth.
Coming from jargon of figter pilots, who use it when they are ready to take-off with afterburners ignition (lighting the fires) after checking the gear as part of preflight check (kicking the tires).
A: Boss, we verified the procedure and everything works flawlessly.
B: Great, let's kick the tires and light the fires.
A: Man, we've waited so long already.
B: You're right, it's time to KTLF.
B: Great, let's kick the tires and light the fires.
A: Man, we've waited so long already.
B: You're right, it's time to KTLF.
by bocin January 20, 2013
To go on a much anticipated bike ride with your buddies.
Touring part of the USA on cruizers or riding the technical single tracks near Stanley, Idaho every year for the past eleven years.
Touring part of the USA on cruizers or riding the technical single tracks near Stanley, Idaho every year for the past eleven years.
We are going to kick the tires and light the fires to Sturgis and back.
or
We are going to kick the tires and light the fires is Stanley, Idaho.
or
We are going to kick the tires and light the fires is Stanley, Idaho.
by rrinskeep March 6, 2011