The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-11-13
CARE OF TIRES.

Pneumatic automobile tires are de-
signed to carry loads in proportion to
their cross sections and diameters.
Nothing viii tear tires to pieces SO
quickly as overlooking. Many mo
florists who get frequent punctures
and blowouts, and who have tire trou-
bles in general, can trace their diff
culties to overlooking. Tops, wind
shields and many other devices are
considered as extras by the manufac-
turer and may increase the catalogue
weight materially. 1t is estimated that
car adds Is per cent. to the wear and
tear on the tire. For this reason it is
always economy to adopt tires one or
two sizes larger than the regular
equipment on your car. Even if the
regular size tires are not overloaded,
additional mileage and satisfaction to
cover the additional cost will be CIV
en- by larger tires.
The tremendo gus horse-pow of
some high priced machines produces
an effect similar to overlooking. The
strain is too great for rubber and
fabric to endure long uninjured. If
chains are used they should have
proper adjustment. Chains applied
too tightly will cut the tread out and
render the tire useless in a short
time. The chains should be adjust
ed to allow them to shift around
distributed.
If one-piece cIincher rims are used,
it is advisable to examine them at
frequent intervals for dents. The
cIincher rim is easily bent and being
subject to rust, the edges may be
come worn down to a cutting edge,
then rim cutting begins and the case
is soon cut through When clinch-
er tire rim cuts, examine the rim TO
see if the cause is not to be found
there. Castings should be removed
from the rims occasionally to allow
an examination of both rims and cas-
ings, the castings for breaks and indi-
cations of breaks in the fabrics, for
strains show up sometimes inside first,
and can be reinforced with a patcn
and an ultimate blowout be avoided.
The rims for dents, irregularities and
rust.
With clincher tires one of the cost
~ evils is irregularity Of rims. IF
the rim does not fit the cIinch of the
tire with perfect contact, the head
IS soon destroyed and water is allow
ed to enter the tire with destroying in
f1uence- If, when the casing is re-
moved, the shoulder of the bead ap-
pears yellow or rusty, the rim should
be thoroughly secured with emery
cloth and given coat of aluminium
paint. A rusty rim soon eats away
sthe canvas. The tire should, of
course, be thoroughly cleansed before
1t is again applied.
Tires should not be stored or left
off any length Of time unused in the
direct rays of the sun, or kept in
very warm quarters. Under sucn
conditions the rubber quickly loses its
elasticity, becomes hard, and soon de-
ve1ops fnnumerab1e fine cracks. A
continued exposure as above will rem
der the best tire practically va1ueless
in a few months.
When buying q new case or a tube,
lit will be wise to see that the dealer
has not had it displayed in the win
dows To secure the longest life and
greatest amount of service from a
tire, it should be stored in dry, cool
and dark quarters. Never allow tires
to stand in oil at the garage or else
where and be particular to wipe off
any oil which may drop on the tires.