The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-09-20

I satisfaction to cover the additional
cost, will be given by larger tires.
The tremendous horse power of
some high priced machines produces
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 adjusted to al
low them to shift around over the
tread and the wear will be distributed.
II one-piece clincher rims are used,
it Is advisable to examine them at
frequent intervals for dents. The
clincher rim is easily bent and being
subject to rust the edges may become
worn down to a cutting edge, then
soon cut through.
When a clincher tire rim-cuts, ex-
anime 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 castings, the castings for breaks
and indications Of breaks in the fab
ric, for strains show up sometimes in
side first, and can be reinforced with
a patch, and an ultimate blowout be
avoided. The rims. for dents, irregu-
l~artttes and rust,
Win CllIlcner tires one OF the costly
evils is irregularity of rims. If the rim
does not fit the clinch of the tire with
perfect contact, the bead Is soon de-
stroyed and water is allowed to enter
the tire with destroying influence.
If, when the casing is removed, the
shoulder of the bead appears yellow
or rusty, the rim should be thoroughly
secured with emery cloth and given a
coat of aluminium paint. A rusty rim
| soon eats AWAY tho canvas FTho two
should, of course. be thoroughly
cleansed before it is again applied. .
Tires should not be stored or left
off any length Of time unused in the
direct rays Of the SUI or kept in very
warm quarters. Under such condi-
tons the rubber quickly loses it's
elasticity, becomes hard and soon
develops innumerable fine cracks. A
continued exposure as above, will
render the best tire practically value
less in a few months.
When buying a new case or a tube,
1t will be wise to see that the dealer
has not had it displayed in the win
dows. To secure the longest life and
greatest mount 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 elsewhere, and be
particular to wipe off any oil which
may drop IN the tires at any time.
Lubricating oil greatly softens the
rubber, makes it pasty and glue-like
in consistency and takes all the re-
sistence and elasticity out Of it. This
oil may be cleaned from the tires with
gasoline, as gasoline evaporates and
does not result in injury.
If, when the car is idle, it is Jack
ed up. it will add to the life of the
tires, as they are then bearing only
pressure Of the air with which they
are inflated, whereas, when support
ing the weight of the car, his weight,
often several thousand pounds is ex-
erting a continual, unnecessary strain
on the casing walls. BY adopting this
course, it is estimated that the life
of the tires will be increased by. at
least half the time that the car stands
idle. -
The motoring public is fast coming
into realization of the truth of the
suggestion given above and their tire
troubles are growing less.
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
has inaugurated an educational cam
paign. 1t Is realized the public is not
as familiar with the care of tires as
it should be, M their representatives
have instructions to give tire users
all the time necessary in order to
educate them Is to their proper care
of their tires.