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Show LOCKING FEATURE IN FIRESTONE RIMS Tho success of a giant pneumatic tiro Is dependent primarily upon tho sturdi-ness sturdi-ness of the rim upon-whieh it is mounted. This rim must bo constructed to withstand with-stand tho tremendous air pressure necessary neces-sary to the proper inflation of the tire. The success of the Firestone rim in this regard is due. according to company officials, of-ficials, to the locking' device, an exclusive exclu-sive Firestone feature. When tho tile Is mounted on the rim and tire locking ring is In position, the more air pressure exerted on the ring tho more permanent becomes tho look. This makes it impossible impos-sible to remove a tire from the Firestone rim while the tire is still inf'.-ued, a fact that prevents such acrideius as have oc- eurred while inflated tires were being removed. |