Show Tire ire are Gare We Ve find that more and more farm machines are being built to ride on inflated air-inflated tires each year Yet sorry to say sar the added added add add- ed costs resulting from improper er care are arc not sufficiently recognized recognized recognized rec rec- by our farmers who pay the bills observes Wayne B. B Ringer extension agriculture engineer with Utah State University University University Uni Uni- in Logan He says that prevention of tire lire troubles is far better than attempting a n cure after serious damage is done Minor injuries can and should be repaired promptly to have extended tire life Temporary repairs repair can be made in emergencies to small breaks by patching with a boot but usually do not last long It Itis Itis Itis is best to have a n vulcanizing repair job soon after the damage damage dam dam- age occurs by a qualified tire repairman If a break brcak is neglect ed water and dirt will work in into into into to it and deteriorate the fabric Use these helpful hints to extend extend extend ex ex- tend the life of your tires he advises 1 Remember to keep the tires properly inflated and to inspect for minor breaks An over-inflated over tire lire can be damaged damaged damaged dam dam- aged as much as one that is under under under un un- der inflated 2 Operate the machine at a speed which is reasonable for forthe forthe forthe the field conditions 3 Grease and oil are arc destructive destructive destructive tive to rubber Always promptly prompt prompt- ly remove oil or grease which may get on the tires 4 The direct rays of the sun are very damaging to tires Park machines in the shed 5 Clean up yards and fields fields- rocks scrap metal stumps and wire all cause tire tyre damage 6 When machinery is stored over long periods it should be blocked up to remove the load from the tires |