The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-07-22
To obtain Longer serTIoe from Tire.

There is general apprehension that
manufacturers Of pneumatic tires.
with very few exceptions, are pre-
pairing to raise prices IN the near fu=
Iure. rendering more expensive what
has come to be considered the most
expensive feature Of automobilIng,
apart from the original cost of the
vehicle. And since pneumatics ap-
pear to be a fixture, no adequate sub
sIIIute having been discovered BY the
hundreds who have given the matter
deep study, no relief would appear 70
lie in making tires last to the fullest
extent.
Manufacturers have been very act
I've In advertising tire users regard
ing the proper methods of gaining
extended life for tires. Their efforts
have not, of course, been wholly dis
interested, since there Is strong COM
petition for business between makers.
and IL a car owner is satisfied with
the kind he uses at the outset he Is
not likely to make 3 change, and may
not improbably induce friends to try
the product that gives him satisfae=
ton. The propaganda. at any rate.
has the desired effect, the average
user obtaining greater mileage from
his tires than he did three or four
years ago.
Even to-day, however, many drivers.
more notably the chauffeur, on whom
the cost of the tires does not fall.
show extreme indifference respecting
tires. 1t is universally agreed that
the greatest cause of tire deterlora=
ton Is insufficient imitation, yet 4
81 he ~ nf the nall
Travelled streets will show many tires
that are becoming fat, and in come
cases they are practically running
with the rims nearly touching the
ground
Next In Importance Is the handling
of inner tubes. These are often roll
ed up earelessiy aud forced into tool
boxes, where they become chafed or
covered with grease. Creases are
often developed. especially If the
tubes remain In the same position for
a considerable time. AL these things
induce blowouts. and the tire Is gen
orally blamed when the fault actual
y rests with the handler.
Not to place the tube properly IN
the outer cover Is another fruitful
cause of trouble. To clean the inside
Of the shoe thoroughly should always
be attended to, as even one small
piece of gravel can destroy a tube IN
a short time. Placing plenty of chalk
IN the outer cover Is another matter
that merits strict attention II IL Is de-
sired to get the best of tires. The
chalk acts as lubricant and keeps
the tube cool, both helping to prolong
its usefulness.
One of the most common causes Of
trouble Is defective lining Of the shoe.
Occasionally the canvas gets loosened
and ereases with deadly effect upon
the inner tube. In cases the creased
canvass will assume very sharp
edge that eats through the rubber.
This Is a matter that the careful driY-
er will look after In the garage when
he gives the various parts of his ear
the frequent inspection that they
merit. If unnecessary trouble Is to be
avoided.
Care must always be exercised IN
driving over car tracks and loose
stones II the best results are to be
obtained from tires. Unless stones
can be avoided the best method If 10
60 over them on Low gear. or even IN
deelntch and LET the wheels roll over.
It Is also advisable n remember thai
tires will cut more readily in vel
weather than in dr..