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Show TIRE CONSERVATION SUGGESTIONS MWap m 8.;.; Blowouts. Illustration Xo. 15 is of a tire whose necessary repairs have been neglected. To beerln with, the tire was cut entirely through by some sharp object. An inside in-side patch was applied by the owner, but )ie neglected to have the patch removed and a permanent repair made at the first opportunity. This temporary patch has gradually pulled away from the position it originally held and haa been forced through the break. When inside patches are used an outside emergency band should also be applied, but both removed as quickly as it is possible to make the repair. Don't wait until the tire gives out. but look up a repair man at once. Have the tire repaired while the injury is small. Stone Bruises. Tire No. 16 Is a fine illustration of what a stone bruise will do. This tire has struck an obstruction in the road, generally gen-erally a stone about the size of your fiat. The tough rubber tread did not break, for tt is el&fitfc, but the fabric of the tire is not built to receive such shocks. The sudden biow caused the fabric fab-ric to break, which was quickly followed by a blow-out. It is well to avoid stones or other obstructions in the road, however small. |