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Show December FOiCUS 6, 1982 30-Janua- ry 11 First stop after a POTHOLE - PotWashington, D.C. holes like taxes are unavoidable. But to help lessen the chances of tire and wheel damage pockmarked pave- ments cause this season make sure your tires are properly inflated and your front-en- d is aligned after you hit one, advises the Tire Industry Safety Council. .One bad bump in a pothole may be enough to throw your front end out of alignment even if you had it checked an hour earlier , said Council Chairman Donald G. Brotzman. He pointed out that correct r fV V YV front end alignment is essential for good tire mileage and better i fuel-efficie- . probably will be able to obtain good service from that tire, he said. Brotzman noted that proper tire inflation throughout the year can help minimize tire repair or replacement expense caused by damaged roads. When it hits a pothole, an underinflated tire is more likely to be damaged intern-- . ally and .have wheel damage, he said. Refer to the owners manual or tire sticker affixed to the vehicle for proper inflation pressure, he advised. Potholes are caused by ing a pothole and release them just prior to impact. -- later. -- Apply brakes before hitt Braking in a pothole sets up the tirewheel assembly for a solid hit against the edge of the hole. Less severe damage would occur to a tire that is rolling than one that is skidding due to braking. Shop the Classifieds -- 0 " ncy. VIDEO PARK CITY HOME Rental of If the cars steering feels much different to you, have the alignment checked immAsk he said. ediately, your tire serviceman to check your shock absorbers at the same time. He noted that an uneven wear pattern on your tires or with one side of the tread wearing faster than the other 'i'i damaged part of the pavement. Slow down. The impact on your tires increases dramatically with speed and can cause hidden, internal damage which could lead to tire failure weeks or months repeated freezing and thawing of water that seeps into and beneath the pavement. When the temperature drops, the water freezes and expands, pushing the pavement up. As thawing occurs, the water drains away, leaving a hole under the roadway. The pavement is then broken by the weight of a vehicle, creating a pothole. Brotzman listed these tips for driving over badly damaged roads: Avoid hitting potholes if possible, blit watch for other motorists when leaving your lane or swerving to miss a Sale and Video Equipment 1729 SIDEWINDER PARK CITY, UTAH . also can be evidence of If detected misalignment. TO PARK CITY TO HIRER CITY HWV248 and corrected promptly, you ;; v r Ft k: CITY HOME VIDEO SIDEWINDER POCKET SIZE VIDEO GAMES DONKEY KONG Kid stuff. GRANDPARENTS ... Give your grandchild l.!FE for Christmas! LJFfc insurance is a gift that goes on giving for a lifetime. For just pennies a day you can give your Grandson or Granddaughter a gift that they'll l.OVt you tor all their lives. Youl be at all the benefits offered when you check Into FARMER'S exciting Juvenile policies. CAL TODAY FOR AN APPOINT-Mfc- f r ASK FOR CAROL OH stir-pris- ,'1 LEO-- Fanners New World Life Insurance Company' Mercer Island, WA t member of Farmers Insurance h ?7 I LEON SIMISTER 1 v.l TV $10.00 VCR $10.00 MOVIE $4. SO LIFE-TIM- NEW E RELEASES NEW WEEKEND SPECIAL Fri., Sat., Sun P.O. Box 327 oalvilte. Utah 8401 7 . 336-239- 1 RENT A VCR & 6 MOVIES $395 VHS & BETA MOVIES Over 600 Movies In Store Owner: Pat Pi Geronimoll $39 WARS POSTERS MEMBERSHIP . Farmer's pays 1 0S interest on KD.fc. Ask for details ' FREE STAR NON-MEMBER- S t $30.00 MOVIE $3.00 ARRIVING WEEKLY NEW MOVIES IN STORE Annie Barbarosa Superman II Six Pack Babes in Toyland Tron Alices in Wonderland Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Reds Rocky III - Poltergeist - Roll Over Personal Best STORE HOURS: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday Noon - 6 p.m. Monday-Saturda- y Mgr. Louis Smith |