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If a disturbance is felt in the steering wheel due
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to the action of the
front wheels, or if
pounding, tramping,
or shimmying is experienced
while driving, one of the first
items
to have checked is the static balance
of tires and wheels.
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TIRE SWITCHING-Switching tires from one
position to another on the car usually prolongs
tire life. If you have four good tires, you might
consider switching at regular intervals by cross-
changing them from right front to left rear and
left front to right rear. With five good tires,
however, tire switching as shown in the diagram
saves tires by equalizing wear and "exercising"
the spare. By having your tires switched every
4,000 miles and using the spare, you can drive
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REAR
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20,000 miles and only put 16,000 miles wear on each of the tires.
SAVING TIRES WHEN YOU DRIVE-Maximum tire life can be
secured by careful attention to driving habits and a few essential
details of
service.
We have listed below the most important points to
consider in maintaining your tires.
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1. Keep tires properly inflated at all times.
2.
A void spinning wheels when starting.
3. Avoid sudden stops.
4.
Turn corners at moderate speeds.
5. Steer around bumps,
ruts,
or obstructions in the road.
6. Keep out of car
tracks.
7. Do not bump or scrape the curb.
8. Keep the
f;~nt
wheels in proper
alignment.
(See page 28.)
9.
Keep brakes
adjusted.
Uneven brake adjustment causes
uneven tire
wear.
10. Switch tires every 4,000
miles.
(See above.)
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