Ep 8. I Want New Tires

Tayo the Little Bus is a South Korean animated series that features the adventures of a group of cute and friendly talking buses. In season 1 episode 8, titled "I Want New Tires", the focus is on Tayo, the titular character, as he starts to feel a little left behind by his friends.

The episode begins with Tayo racing his friends around the city, trying to be the fastest bus on the road. However, much to his disappointment, he keeps losing to Rogi, the mischievous green bus who always seems to get the better of him. Tayo starts to feel frustrated and envious of Rogi's superior speed, despite the fact that they are both the same make and model.

Tayo decides that maybe the reason why Rogi is so much faster than him is that he has newer and better tires. So he sets out to find a way to get new tires for himself, despite the fact that he doesn't actually need them. He tries to talk to his friends about it, but they are all too busy to listen. Even the kind and patient Hana, the human mechanic who takes care of the buses, can't reassure him enough.

Determined to find a solution, Tayo turns to a shifty street vendor who promises to sell him some high-performance tires at a discount price. Tayo is all too eager to buy them, but he soon realizes that the vendor was a fraud and that the tires were actually old and defective. He gets into a dangerous situation on the road as the tires give out, and he is forced to ask for help from his friends.

The rest of the episode follows Tayo as he learns an important lesson about the dangers of jealousy and envy. He realizes that he had been too focused on winning and being better than his friends that he forgot to appreciate the value of their friendship and support. In the end, he apologizes to Hana and his friends for his behavior and learns to be content with who he is and what he has.

"I Want New Tires" is a heartwarming and relatable episode that speaks to the universal themes of envy, insecurity, and friendship. Tayo's journey of self-discovery reminds us that it's important to be grateful for what we have and to cherish the relationships that matter to us. With its colorful animation, catchy songs, and lovable characters, Tayo the Little Bus is a delightful show that kids and adults alike will enjoy.