Tyre Tips for Amateurs
A little time spent on inspecting the tyres on yonr car will be amply repaid by the fact that it will be possible to obtain maximum “life” from them. The following are the major points, which, when checked, will go a long way towards achieving this end: — 1 1. Becnove all tyres periodically. 2. Inspect rims for truth, removing rust and giving a coating of stock black or similar solution. 3. Inspect the inside of tho covers for pieces of foreign matter or small fractures of the canvas due to concussion bruises incurred during running. 4. Inspect the tread for small cuts, embedded flints, and tho like. 5. Inspect the tubes for porosity, rust marks, damaged or leaky valves, loose particles, etc. 6. Befit tyres and inflate to correct pressure. 7. Test wheel alignment and steering connection in order to ascertain whether any excessive play is to bo tracod between the steering wheel and
in the movement of the wheel on the hub. 8. Finally, test your pressure once every weok.
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Manawatu Times, Volume LV, Issue 7035, 20 December 1932, Page 9
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175Tyre Tips for Amateurs Manawatu Times, Volume LV, Issue 7035, 20 December 1932, Page 9
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