Show PROPER TIR TIRE E INFLATION SAVES COSTLY RUBBER 0 it costs motorists real money to drive with under inflated tires ac cording to 0 o J J dobbs biles general service manager it is not only expensive said dobbs but it is likewise a wasta was c of valuable rubber during the present crisis proving ground tests prove that tires inflated only two pounds I 1 under the recommended pressure will wear as much as 1570 15 faster than tires property properly inflated dobs s stated not only do soft cause actual power loss but them the cause cracked si dewalls difficult 1 i steering and road hazards over inflation of tires is a definite 1 contribution to conserve jhc thel thc nations current rubber supply I 1 while it may cause a slight reduction in riding comfort the savings effected more than offset th 1 loss cooperating with uie the nations nation 3 lubber saving program oldsmobile today to day recommends moderate over inflation to the following pressures x 16 tires to lo 30 pounds x 16 tires to 29 pounds 9 x 15 tires to 27 pounds driving at reasonable speed was also recommended by debts to conserve tires fast driving causes fast tire wear he said ti tires 1 res g give ve only half the mileage at 65 mi miles les per hour that ran can be obtained at 40 miles per hour ten times more tire wear occurs at 50 miles per hour on a curve than at 50 miles per hour on a straightaway commenting on ad additional ways to reduce tire wear during the national emergency dobbs said rotate tires including the spare balance the wheels and check the front end alignment every miles misalignment is one of the causes of excessive tire wear striking the curb hard running over chuck holes or large obstructions are frequent causes of misalignment since rubber needs exercise to keep it in good con jitian the spare tire should be included in the rotating procedure motorists should cooperate in every way possible to reduce tire wear oldsmobile dealers throughout the nation will gladly check front wheel alignment free of charge on all cars brought to their service departments |