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Show Tire Talc Recommended as Superior Lubricator Tire talc, rather than graphite and other oily preparations, makes the best lubricator between the Inner tube and the casing. J .Motorists are cautioned, however, to exercise care in the use of tire talc, as too much is fuTly as damaging as too little. Too free use of tire talc a special prepared soapstone for tire use will cause a quantity of the pow-' er collecting In one place, generate heat, give the tube a soft and bubbly appearance and form a weak spot. The talc should be distributed evenly over the surface; shifting or rotating tube Is a simple and efficient method. Graphite is an excellent lubricator for tire subjected to extra heavy duly and excessive speeds, ltacing drivers use graphite, but only after sifting through a sieve made of cheesecloth onto the revolving tube. This method meth-od is necessary, otherwise several flakes of graphite might accumulate In one point, thereby causing deteriorationthe deteriora-tionthe oil In graphite being a foe to rubber. For the average motorist for the man who does not run his car continuously, continu-ously, day in and day out, the Judicious Judi-cious use of tire talc Is strongly recommended. rec-ommended. . t |