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Show 14 Price, Utah Thursday, May 18, Sun-Advoca- 1972 Correct Tires to Buy Quiz Helps Driver Make Decision Are you confused about the various types of tires being advertised? How can you intelligently select the right tires for your car when you purchase replacements? Firestone Tire & Rubber Company has prepared a quiz to help you make the right decision. Answer these questions, add your point total and find out what you should buy. more adult passengers, heavy cargo or both.) Seldom (1 point); frequently (2 joints); mostly (3 points). 5. How many more miles do you plan to drive your car? 10,000 miles or less (1 point) ; 25,000 miles or less (2 points) ; 40,000 miles or more (3 points). 6. What kind of driver are you? Easy (1 point); average (2 points) ; hard (3 fuxt do you drive? over 60 (1 point); frequently over 60 (2 points); mostly over 60 (3 pjints). 2. How often do you drive on rough road? Seldom (1 point); frequently( 2 points); mostly (3 points). 3. How often do you drive on expressways? Seldom (1 1 . IIow Seldom point); frequently (2 points); mostly (3 points). 4. How often do you drive with heavy loads? (Two or points). tires If you total nine points or less, you can use bias-pl- y in the lower price range. If you score between 10 and 13 points, you should buy a bias-belttire. or high performance bias-pl- y or radial tires are With 14 points or more, bias-beltrecommended. ed ed IJerefs a Most Revealing Test AUTO FACTS QUICK SHOCK CHECK the most revealing tests an experienced mechanic can make for you is a compression test, One of What toes pribbung a basketball have to CAR? In which all spark plugs are removed and pressure PO WITH YOUR WELL, WITH WORN readings are compared shock absorbers with specifications. This procedure helps your mechanic determine If the problem Is In valves, rings or both. Such a test usually Is part of a major YOUR CAR CAN BOUNCE LIKE A BASKETBALL ON ROUGH ROAPS. or may engine tune-u- p, cost about $5.00 or $6.00 when done as an Individ- ual operation. Weak shocks can A compression test can be the first step toward putting new life in the old CAUSE YOU TO LOSE CONTROL OF STEERING AFTER HITTING A CHUCKHOLE OR WHEN NEGOTIATING A CURVE ON ROUGH SURFACEP RDAPS.f THREE YEARS ABOUT THE AVERAGE l LIFE FOR SHOCK car. CAR PICTURES If a photo is to be taken from a car, it is always best to shoot from a stopped vehicle. If impossible to stop, it is best to shoot through the front window. If you shoot out of the side window, the foreground of the scene will be blurry. Hold the camera as steady as possible (a rule in all situations) with- ABSORBERS.) O CHECK YOUR SHOCKS PUSH POWN ON THE FRONT ENP OF YOUR CAR OR NOTICE ITS ACTION AFTER A SUPPEN STOP. IF BOUNCING CONTINUES FOR MORE THAN ONE OSCILLATION, HAVE YOUR SHOCKS CHECKEP BY YOUR MECHANIC. out bracing it against the car, as the vibrations will blur the picture. Seat belts save lives, but you have to use t hem to find out. OUR SPECIALITY S A "Your NAPA dealer is a Quality good man know" foreman Mark Sliger, left, and general manager Gilbert operate AMCO Brakedrum Lathe, one of the many car services offered by Mendenhall Auto Shop Bud Parts Co., Price. S-- A Photo mm iir-- i COMPLETEISERVICEfi All Small Engine FOR?ALLCAR5J RADIATOR REPAIRING o A ut om o five O Parts famous CHAMPION 637-224- 1 SPARK PLUGS Machine Shop AUTO Finest quality craftsmanship WRECKING 'Where Experience Pays" Phone carry Established Automotive TUNE UPS johw's We world Engines, Parts Service oFarm - Guaranteed Fast Starts a STI2ATTOH olndustrial WELDING m o Regardless of make, size Truck & Tractor BRIGGS , AUTO PARTS East of Price 62 N. 1st West, Price Phone 637 - 0716 |