INSTRUCTION BOOK
Figu~ 26
Centering Tire on Rim
41
fore fully inflating ire. Put
valve nut on
valve, inflate
tire to
35 pounds and screw
valve cap down tightly. (See
Figure
27 .) With Ford steel
spoke wheels, tires can be
more easily changed with
wheel mounted on axle or
tire carrier then by laying the
wheel on ground.
Keep Tires Inflated to 35
Pounds
Tires should never be run
parlial]y inflated, as the side
walls
are unduly bent and the
fabric is subjected to stresses
which cause what is known
as rim cutting. Keep both front and rear tire inflated ta
35 lbs. and check the pressure once a week.
Never run on a flat tire, even for a short distance. Skidding
also shortens the life of the tires.
A void locking the wheels with
the brakes-no tire
will stand the strain of being dragged over
the pavement. Avoid running in street car tracks, or bumping
the sides of the tire against the curbing.
To get most service at least expense, tires should be inspected
frequently and all small cuts or holes properly sealed or re-
paired, thus preventing dirt and water working in hetw en the
rubbe tread and the fabric,
causing blisters or sand holes.
Care ol Tires When Car is
Stored
When a car is idle for any
appreciable length of time,
it should be jacked up to take
the load off the tires. If the
car is laid up for several
months, it is best to remove
the tires. Wrap up the outer
casings and inner tubes sepa-
rately, and store them in a
dark room not exposed to ex-
treme temperatures. Remove
oil or grease from the tires
with gasoline.
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