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Show URGES USE OF PUTTY ON TIDES "It Is surprising how many motorists motor-ists never bother about the condition of the tread of tlx ir tires," is the observation ob-servation of T. B. Trent, branch manager man-ager of the Goodyear Tire & Rubber) company. "And yet," he states, "the tread ll one of its most important parts. It is the rubber covering which protects j the cotton carcass of the tire from in-Jury. in-Jury. so that, obviously, it is important that the tread be kept Intact. Otherwise, Other-wise, dirt, water and other injurious substances gain access to the fabric and rapid depreciation results "If the minor cuts that are caused I by running over glass and sharp pebbles are not taken care of, the tire j I will ko out of service permanently. As the tiro rolls along, the cut sucks in water and gravel, which are absorbed by the fabric. Just as a wick absorbs Soon the accumulation or dirt forms I oiJ. The moisture causes a separation, a "sand blister" or "mud boil." The tread continues to loosen farther around the tire and the fabric slowly , t rots away Then a .-harp bampj against a rock or other sharp projection pro-jection brings the unwelcome sound of a blow-out to the driver's ears. "Now all this can be easily preveni ed with the aid of a little tire putty, which costs little and is easily applied. Occasionally the tires should be in spected say. once a week ajid all minor cuts filled with tire putty. Tf large cuts or ragged tears are found, the should be vulcanized at once. A tire will surely go out of service prematurely pre-maturely if these cuts are not attended to. It is a good plan to perform this filling up of tread cuts in the evening, so that the putty may "set" over night. and become as integral part of the J tire." I |