Dirty Tyres.
Oil. paraffin and grease are in-
jurious to rubber. and should be
removed as soon as possible by the
use of a clean cloth and a very little
petrol.
Cuts and Damage.
Damage affecting only the rubber
tread and walls may be plugged with
a good tread cut filling. If this is done.
promptly an extension of the injury T.ght.n the wheel nuts alternatdy
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Wl e prevente .
Damage of a more serious nature affecting the collon structure should
be entrusted only to an expert tyre repairer or the tyre manu~acturer.
It is essential that the tyre be removed immediately the damage i.
lustained.
Fitting Hints.
When refitting a tyre attention is called to the following points.
To avoid trapping the tube between the edge of the cover and the
rim, always inflate the tube very slightly before placing it in the cover.
During the final inflation see that the edges of the cover are sea ted
evenly round the edge of the rim. Check this by the moulded line on
the cover. which should be about a quarter of an inch from the rim all
the way round.
Covers are marked with a red spot near the wire edge. This indicates
the lightest part, which should be fitted immediately over the valve.
Uneven Wear.
Becausethe front wheelsare
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Wipe th. inside of th. wheel with
an oily rag.
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..cambered," or lean outwards, the
outer side of the tyre tread wean
more than the inner . To minimise
the effect of such wear, turn the tyres,
say every three or four tousand miles,
so that the more worn sides are next
to the car.
At the same time, exchange the
near and offside tyres so that the
unequal weight distribution and
consequent wear caused by road
camber are shared.
If the front tyres begin to wear
rapidly, have the tracking of the front
wheels checked immediately and, if
necessary, adjusted.
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