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GORDON IMPORTS
10 & ALMA, VANCOUVER

733-8105

= IPENS AT
1910 MARINE DR., N.V.

ACROSS FROM THE
INTERNATIONAL PLAZA HOTEL.

A WHOLE MONT

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aligned properly can lead to

rapid wear, even if tire
pressure and balance are
correct. Accelerated wear
on either the imside or
outside edge of the tread is a
good ‘sign that you need an
alignment job.

_Cupping can also be_a
clue, but this type of wear is
more often associated: with
worn suspension .com-.
ponents, such as shocks, ball.
joints and/or -steering

* components. In either case,

a. trip to -a front-end

specialist i is in order.
SIDEWALL DAMAGE

Though most apparent in
the form of cuts, scuffs and

i chunks, sidewall

areas where “freeway junk”. :
tends to collect, .and..wipes -
out . tires” with amazing |.

frequency.

Nails, bottles and jagged ~
metal are common, but.
potholes, sharp rocks and__

Other objects are. just as
destructive.

. It’s pretty hard to avoid i
road hazards, but a -

thorough, periodic — in-
spection, followed. by - the
appropriate repair, -can
" greatly extend a tire's life. -

AGE CRACKS ~

Like any other material, "
rubber deteriorates with age

-and exposure to. the
elements. Ozone plus_air-_
‘borne.chemical residue can,
over a period of time,

damage can also be a bruise - weaken a tire to the point of

- that apears minor but may

involve structural damage. _

Much of a tire’s strength is
in the sidewall, and this
strength should be protected

being unsafe.

Protective chemicals
currently on the market can
slow the process of
deterioration greatly,- but

at all costs. It is possible that- deterioration is inevitable

a sidewall-damaged tire will
last forever, but it’s just as
likely that it won't. Your
best bet is to avoid running
into curbs in the first place.

ROAD HAZARD
DAMAGE

This phenomenon is very
common, especially in urban

unless the tire is worn out
first. -

Small cracks in the
sidewalls are the first sign,
followed by deeper checking
and the appearance of a
chalky residue. If, the
cracking and
become prevalent, it’s time

to replace the tire regardless

checking ' .prone

of the amount of tread:
- remaining.

7 OVERLOAD CRACKS

The use of too small a tire

. for any given application can

lead to overload, or fatigue
cracks, usually occurring in
the sidewall area.

Larger and deeper than
age cracks, overload cracks
can run in any direction and
should be considered an
adequate reason to replace
the tire, preferably with a tire
that has greater
carrying capacity.

WORN-OUT TIRE

The minimum ‘safe tread
depth for a tire is considered
to be 3/32-inch. Tires with
less tread are dangerously
to punctures . and
hydroplaning, a . condition
brought on by the worn tire’s
inability to expel water from
beneath the tread.

This condition means
“skid city” in the rain,
especially at highway
speeds, ‘and should be

load-

corrected: replaced) im-
mediately.

In essence, ‘taking time to
read — and understand — a

tire’s story is important not
only in terms of economics

but also in respect to your
own personal safety and the
safety of others. .

It takes’ only minutes to
check your tires for signs of

‘damage;- when you wash

your car, truck, van, or
motorcycle is an excellent
time to doit.

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THE FACTS ABOUT YOUR CAR.
PER CAR

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wtusk your Car onto a hoist and throw a liftle ight on the problem as
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' Battery included Disposable Small enough for purse or pocket
Enough ight tor night repairs, midnight skung, sky diving Just ight

ton car, boat, cabin, flying saucer!

WE'LL GWE YOU FAST WHILE-U-WAIT SERVICE
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RITCHIE SERVICE CENTER |
1525 WELCH ST.
NORTH VAN,

B77

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1910 MARINE DRIVE e NORTH VANCOUVER FOR ONLY
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Call for a free estimate DROP IN AT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING APRIL 27/79
Speedy Muffler King now has 8 locations in Greater Vancouver

Consull your yellow pages for other stores

- 3965 NORTH RD. AT AUSTIN, BBY, 937-3471
- 4444 KINGSWAY AT WILLINGDON, BBY, 437-5546

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