about it, it’s amazing that tires are able to stand up to - the punishment we subject — them to for one day, much less for months and years. ~ = Although we tend to think _- of tires as.a cosmetic feature - -of our automobiles, their Loaded - 4 Door warranty Silver, roofrack, p.s., plus more, 9000 km. 78 Horizon 4 Door Grey with auto trans warranty 78 Volare Premier warranty included 77 Volare Wagon 77 Chev Van only al DL No O1019A When you stop: to - think . e SS Shpee NS 78 Diplomat Alr cond., p. windows, *5695 Warranty Given On All Late Model Vehicles 78 Volare Premier Wagon p.b., auto trans. 77 Chevrolet Wagon A nice family car. Nicely equipped All Cars City Tested And Nicely equipped. 60/40 seats, 2 tone, Premier mode), 15,000 miles V8.ps.pb.autotrans 3/4 ton real job is more than just - holding the vehicle up off the ground and looking good in the process... Tires must Gontend with a variety of adverse conditions ‘during their lifetime: conditions that should, by all . 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But they manage to. last. : Tire manufacturers have upgraded their product from the first crude, solid-rubber . donuts surrounding the first car’s wheels to a testimonial to tenacity through logg years: of research, testing and development. Despite their best efforts, however, .. tires are not indestructible. They can be — or are to. become — damaged through our negligence and lack of understanding when it comes to tire problems. Every tire has a story to tell if we’re willing to take the time to listen. It can tel) its owner what he’s doing 78 Club Car only 3,000 miles, V8, p.s.. p.b., plus many options *5595 *6995 *6795 only *3995 where saeco RET PGE afeat nek i aS ALR Rey DM a ta aia STA POS -) PROPER FRONT-END alignment is critical to the useful tte of any vehicle’s front _tires. Be sure and choose a shop you can trust. wrong and, by knowing what the signs mean, what he can do to correct the problem. Let’s take a look at some typical them and what we can do to ‘prevent the damage from recurring. 1. 2. 3. 1977 Ford LTD Squire A passenger station wagon. Cruise, Air, power windows, etc. Just a beautiful car. 1976 Torino Station Wagon V-8, A/T, Power steering & Brakes, Low mileage. 1977 Cougar Wagon V-8, Auto, Power Steering & brakes. Very clean, A-1 mechanical condition! 1305 Marine Drive, North Vancouver tires and try to. ’ discover what has damaged BRASSO LINCOLN MERCURY QUALITY USED CARS OUR POLICY Every car goes through a 35 point Safety Check before it is sold. We guorantee City Test on every Vehicle We make available full power train Warranty for 12 months or 12,000 miles. Mint condition. Call Collect 988-7172 — - OVER/UNDER- INFLATION This is probably the all- time killer of perfectly good tires. Over-inflation is carrying more air pressure in a tire than it should have, which leads to a rough ride, loss of traction under certain 1977 Olds Omega V-8, Auto, 4 door sedan, deluxe interior, low mileage. Priced to sell. 1977 Mustang 2 + 2 V-8, Auto, Power Steering, Power Brakes, 1979 280ZX GL Two Tone Paint, silver & blue. Auto, air, cruise, etc. 8000 KM. Priced to sell now! 988-7172 \ conditions and premature wear in the centre of the tread. - Running with = slightly more than the recommended pressure can be beneficial in some instances, but carrying this- philosophy to the ex- treme is almost as hard on tires as under-inflation. Under-inflation is carrying too little air in a tire, and, though- it-makes the ride much softer, it makes the tire run much hotter, results in a loss of traction under a variety of conditions and quickly wears the outer edges of the tread while leaving the centre intact. Generally, two to four pounds over the recom- mended pressure is an ex- cellent compromise between tire wear and comfort. OUT-OF-BALANCE WEAR This is very common on large, wide tires in that they are very difficult to balance properly, and tend to become out of balance more quickly than smaller sizes. The symptoms vary, but any cupping or uneven tread wear is an excellent clue, as are a lumpy ride and, in extreme Cases, a shake in the steering wheel. Tires should be balanced when they are installed and at least two more times during their lifetime. This may seem like a lot, but it will result in increased tire life and ride comfort. OUT-OF-ALIGNMENT DAMAGE Failure to keep the front end of your automobile CONTINUED ON PAGE 42 CHIEFTIAN _. RENTALS Cars from $14.00 aday - 200 km FREE” - Trucks From $14," a Day 987-7111 1626 Weich St. N. Van.