Fitting New Tyres

Northern Advocate, 30 July 1938, Page 3 (Supplement)

Fitting New Tyres

When Ilicy purchase a pair of new motor tyres, motorists are in doubt sometimes as to which wheels the now lyres should be fitted. Some people favour them on diagonally opposite wheels—’offside front and nearside rear—the idea being to reduce risk of skidding. There is, however, a distinct advantage in fitting both new covers to the front wheels, inasmuch as there is far less risk of a burst or puncture taking place with new tyres and, therefore, little fear of losing control of steering through such an occurrence. Additionally, the steering is usually much easier with good tyres on the front wheels. The pairing of a new cover (which is Usually heavier than a worn one) with a partially worn front cover is quite likely to up'.et the balance in the front assembly, and cause wheel wobble.