1917 Cadillac - GM Heritage Center

96 ADJUSTMENTS
Starting at the end of the ring which
is inserted in the slot in the rim, force
the remainder of the ring into place by
using the tire tool as pliers. (Figure 60.)
Insert the flat end of the tool between
the rim and the ring, and turn the tool
up edgewise. (Figure 61.) This will lift
the loose end of the ring and force it
into place.
Draw the ends of the locking ring together
with the tool. (Figure 62.) Then
swing the lock into place.
Fig. 61. Placing Tire on Rim,
3rd Position.
Then inflate the tire. (See under "Air Compressor for Tires," page 82.)
If the demountable rim is not attached to a wheel, lay the rim with the
tire flat on the ground when removing or replacing a tire.
ADJUSTMENTS 97
INJURY FROM SMALL CUTS WHICH ARE NEGLECTED
Fig. 63 illustrates a tire damaged from the neglect of two small cuts
extending to the fabric. (Note the two prominent "bumps," which show
plainly.)
Fig. 63. Result of Small Tire Cats which were
Neglected.
Fig. 62.
Placing Tire on Rim,
4th Position.
If cuts extending to the fabric are neglected, fabric deterioration and
blistering of the tread is bound to result.
It is unnecessary to remove a tire to treat a small cut of this nature.
Tire companies furnish a plastic compound for filling cuts, thus preventing
moisture and dirt from getting to the fabric.
INJURY RESULTING FROM IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED TIRE
CHAINS
Fig. 64 illustrates a tire which has been badly damaged through the use
of tire chains which were improperly adjusted or fastened to the spokes holding
the chains tightly in one place.
You will note that the tread is cut through to the fabric, and in fact
loosened up and torn badly in many places.
TIRES
TIRE GUARANTY. Tires used on Cadillac automobiles are guaranteed
by their respective makers. In case of claims, tires should be sent to the factory
or any of the branches of the makers (not to us), transportation charges
prepaid.
Each tire maker publishes a booklet with instructions for care and repair
of tires and every motorist should provide himself with one of these and
thoroughly familiarize himself with the contents.
We give here suggestions that apply to pneumatic tires in generaj.
CARE OF TIRES
Probably 75% of so-called "tire trouble" is the result of misuse.
"Neglected trifles" is a fair summary of the whole question.
In the following we have illustrated some of the more common causes
of tire breakdown.
Fig. 64. Result of Improperly Adjusted Tire Chains.
The least injury results when chains are loosely applied, and have play
enough to work themselves around the tire, distributing the chain on all points
alike. Probably the greatest amount of injury comes from using chains unnecessarily
on paved streets.