However, on the other hand, higher than recommended pressures reduce the
shock-absorbing qualities of the tires, but increase stability at high speeds.
For all-around average load and driving the following inflation pressures
are recommended:
Size Front Rear
16 x 6.00 24 Lbs. 32 Lbs.
15 x 7.00 22 Lbs. 28 Lbs.
Tire Wear
Due to increased thickness in tire treads, together with higher driving speeds,
faster acceleration and more effective braking, the tread will show uneven
wear and a cupping effect and is particularly noticeable on the front tires
which are subjected to braking action only, while in the case of the rear tires
the tread Wear is equalized due to both driving and braking action.
This is natural wear but can be controlled by reversing the direction of
rotation of the tires. It is recommended that the right and left wheel and tire
assemblies be interchanged when this wear becomes noticeable. Since the
height of the tread has been reduced by wear, the flexing will be lessened and
this change of position of tires will not only even up the wear but will in most
cases prevent reappearance.
Wheel and tire balance is carefully checked during the process of assem-
bling; however, this balance may he changed by removal and reinstallation of
tires or by tire tread wear. In order to maintain original stability at high driving
speeds, have wheels and tires rebalanced whenever it is necessary to remove
and reinstall a tire on a wheel; or, if tire changes are not necessary, balance at
intervals of 5,000 miles. This operation can be readily and accurately done by
attaching sliding type balancing weights to the inside rim flange. The proper
position of these weights can, however, be determined only by the use of a
wheel balancing machine.
Spare Tires
The spare tire on Brougham, Convertible Brougham and Sedan models is
located on the floor of the rear compartment. In the 3-Passenger, 4-Passenger
and Convertible Coupe models the spare tire is located on the floor of the rear
deck.
Removal of Spare Tire from Vestibule
To remove the spare tire and wheel from the rear compartment of the body,
open the door and remove the mounting screw from the wheel clamp. The
wheel and tire can then be pulled out of its compartment.
TOOLS
The tool kit supplied with your car is placed in a separate compartment
located to the right of the spare tire compartment. This kit contains several
wrenches, hammer, screwdriver, spark plug wrench, jack base and starting
crank handle which also serves as a wheel bolt wrench and jack handle.
The starting crank extension is held in place at the top of the compartment
opening by means of two spring clips. By stowing the tool kit in its proper
location, rattles and annoying noises in the rear compartment can be avoided.
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