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Show HuntlngCar Care Guide 1994-- 9 Smart driving saves lives Driving on roads from the to the West Coast, Ive encountered some of the worst driving imaginable. Im sure its due to the lack of practice people just havent logged enough hours of treacherous trips through snow, ice and rain to make them experts. The freeway scene at the sight of the first springti ue drizzle in California is worse d than any slick t. Some street in the drivers think they can barrel on down the road at their average 70 mph no matter how the surface. And this causes lots of accidents. So, for all the careless (and simply uninformed) drivers, here are some simple and potentially lifesaving tips for safer driving. The best rule for driving in bad weather is simple: dont. But since most of us have bosses who dont think a little rain or snow is reason enough to skip work, read regularly, inspecting belts, hoses and lights, and especially checking tires and windshield wipers. Mid-we- st bad-weath- er Tires are extremely important during inclement weather. Tread gooves should be at least l16th of an inch deep. Make sure that you tires are inflated properly, especially driving. In fact, cars driven in snow regularly should be equipped with incold-weath- snow-cwere- Mid-wes- er radial tires or all-seas- snow tires. Nothing is more irritating on a drizzling day than smearing, noisy windshield wipers. Add a little more rain and you have a potentially dangerous situation on hand. Make sure you learn how to install wiper blades while youre in the auto shop. Then if you have any questions about blade size or installment, you can ask. Also, if the wiper blade is still serviceable, you can oil-sli- ck Reduce vehicle speed and avoid sudden moves when driving in wet, rainy weather. HUNTERS Tire sometimes just purchase refills. If your tire.1. and wipers here are some are on. Regardless of weather, all drivers should make sure their cars are in peak operating condition. Some musts include changing the oil and filter, inspecting the air filter, tuning up the engine Specials A-O- dangerous driving conditions, and what to do it (when) youre ever in one: roads: Rain-slic- k Hydroplaning Good deals on great tires Step up to is what (Continued on Page 10) TacoTime KELLY All SafariLt AWR Tr Radial Position Steel Belted CO-OPCoun- Lt Truck $799lS $gg95 LT23585R16E $8995 Lt24575R16E....$99.95 GRIP SPUR Tough Tires for - Heavy Service CO-OPCount- Lt Truck H23585R16E Two For 2" Soft Super Taco or Soft Chicken Taco Creekview Center, 640 W. Price River Dr., Price Price Location Only Price EHectlve 637-840- 3 78 x 15 Ctl 7.50 x 16 Dtt 9.00x16 Dtt Squire AP ry Steel Belted Radial $89 95Lt23575R15C $QJ957.00x15 Ctl L Steel Belted Radial 31 xl 0.5R1 5B.... $92.95 8.75 R16.5 D $91.95 9.50 R16.5 D $98.95 other sizes evsilable CO-O- P Tires Squire AS try $8095 LT23S75R15C 90.95 Lt23575R15C...$ 89.95 31 X10.50R15C..$1 17.95 H24575R1 6E...$1 24.95 CO-O- P 31X10.50R15B 8.75 R 16.5 D 9.50 R 16.5 D $87.95 $101.95 $124.95 Lt24575R16E Aggressive tread for maximum traction on all wheels. $89.95 $92.95 $91.95 $98.95 $99.95 J All Position Tire with excellent milage. 240 W. 1st No. PRICE 637-065- TIRE CENTERS 2 Price includes Mounting & Valve stems Computer Balancing Available |