32 - Friday, August 12, 1994 - North Shore News

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CONST. RICK Burnett uses a tire-tread gauge to determine the
wear of a truck's tires.

Check your tires
on regular basis

PASSENGER VEHICLE
tires are often the most over-
looked (and abused) compo-
nent on a vehicle.

for tightness, as well as making
sure one has not broken off.

Rick Burnett is a constable
with the West Vancouver Police
force's Traffic Division.

~ By Rick Burnett
Contributing Writer

Tires should be part of every
vehicle owner’s weckly safety
check, which should also include
checking that all the lights work
and the fluid levels are topped up.

Tires, one of the most obvious
paris of a vehicle, should be
checked for:
¢ Correct Air Pressure: Check to
make sure the tire is not
over/under inflated. The maxi-
mum pressure is located on the
tire sidewall.
© The Tread Depth: A vehicle with
insufficient tire tread does not
allow for full traction and control.
especially on wei road surfaces. If
you do not own a tire tread depth
gauge, a laminated B.C. Driver's
License can suffice. On the phota
side of the license, from the
license to, the edge of the clear
plastic is 3-5 mm. A tread depth

-~ of 3-5 mm should protect the tire
from the ravages of the road.
¢ Lumps. Bumps, Bulges and
Cuts: A bulge or bump in the tre
sidewall could mean that the tire
cords have broken and the tire

™ could fail at the most inopportune
Ume, ruining your summer trip. A
cut in the sidewall could also
cause the tire to fail.

While checking your tires, you
need to look at the wheel to make
sure itis not bent or cracked. A
rim badly bent or cracked could

~ allow the air seal between the tire
and rim to fail atany Gime.

The lug nuts holding the wheel
to the axle should also be checked

airbag, 7 to choose from

3.01, V6 all pwr. options, one owner,
focal vehicle, 107,000 km, valve priced

1993 OLDSMOBILE CIERA

4 dr. auto, air-cond., fully loaded,

"1987 MERCURY SABLE SW

Children’s camp receives BC 21 funding

THE CHILDREN'S Jubilee Summer Camp
Association has received $174,330, representing first
payment af a $348,659 BO 2) Community Projects
award to help renovate and upgrade facilities at
Caaip Jubilee on Indian Arm.

The announcement was made recently by
Vancouver-Lonsdale MLA David Schreck.

The BC 21 Community Projects program is man-
aged by the Ministry of Small Business, Tourism and
Culture. Its objective is to assist community organi-
zations, nonprofit societies and local governments to
build and expand community facilities, maximizing

Jong and short-term benefits in terms of employment
and economic opportuniti¢s.

“The renovations and upgrades will improve the
facility for all children as well as making the camp
accessible to children with disabilities,” said
Schreck. “Phe camp is set ina wonderful location,
providing an excellent environment for learning and
summertime fun,”

“fam pleased with the progress to date and thank-
ful to all the volunteers who have helped to make
this project possible.” said John Johnston, president
of the camp.

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needs

EQUIVELENT VALUE CREDIT
OF $1500 OR
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STK# DP54 AAOO BASED
$199/mo.

ON 48 MONTHS WITH
$1,700 DOWN 0.8.0.

EQUIVELENT VALUE CREDI t
OF $1500 OR
LEASE FROM ONLY

Ske J3BLS4AA00 BASED
$244/ mo.

ON 48 MONTHS WiTH
$1,850 DOWN O.A.C.
“It Just Feels Right”

REGENCY

REGENCY :
AUTO GROUP |

*43,975

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1990 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE SE
6, looted,

‘7,875 oy 650i

NORTH SHORE MAZDA
700 Block Marine Drive, North Vancouver

987-4458

1989 MAZDA MPV LX V6

Silver, two-tene, air cond., fully

$12,975

1 993 $10 TAHOE EXT ENDED CAB

4,3, ¥6, 5 spd. quick
Only

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