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PRINCIPLE TYRES

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A SUPER-TYRE WITHI

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Telephone 28011.

Hong Kong Bank Building.

ARRIVING

HIRE PURCHASE.

Development of Motor Industry.

THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 1931.

011

and

Thousands of Pounds Wasted Daily.

reports further show that the ex-considered with discretion, bearing CARING FOR TYRES. perience of 1930 confirms the funda- in mind the class of merchandise mental soundness and safety of in- and its use. il reasonable initial

insisted stalment paper. While repossessions payments are and charge-off items, arising out of the period of credit not too instalment paper acquired, have long extended. Professor Seligman

devoted a considerable Every day thousands Although critics of hire-purchase been slightly greater than previous has and deferred payment sales inclines in proportion to volume of busi part

uneasiness.

A MESSAGE.

Master the Highway

Code."

any

cases ruine

burst which in many both the tyre and tube.

Maximum Expectancy If Cared For.

A little time spent on inspecting the tyres of your car will in all amply repaid by probability be your obtaining the maximum life built into them at the factory. The the major points following are which, when checked regularly, will go a long way towards achieving this end:→→

Remove all tyres periodically, 2. Inapeet rims for truth, re- moving rust and giving a coating of stock black or similar solution.

1.

3. Inspect the Inside of the covers for pleeces of foreign matter or small fractures of the carcas¢ due to concussion bruises incurred during running.

charge for

of pounds of his "Economics of are literally thrown away by the Selling," a notable ' ever-growing army of motorists, to discuss the system in relation to ness, the percentage involved is still Instalment boom and depression periods, it so low that it need not cause the contribution to the subject, to the and a further huge sum is added should be clearly understood that slightest

There have effect of the anthracite strike into running costs through neglect of these important modern methods of been substantial though expected 1925-26 in the U.S.A., and concludes their tyres. A motor vehicle func- distribution are peculiar to neither decreases in the volume of business that the difference in collection ex-tions only in proportion to the time, of these industrial conditions, relating to motor vehicles, but in-perience between a normal and de care and inspection given it; but motorists include tyre writes J. Gibson Jarvic, Chairman dustrial receivables show an in-pressed period is practically negli-how many of United Dominions Trust, Limit-crease, indicating that the experigible. The experience of United inspection under this heading?.

It is dangerous to run an engine ed. Instalment selling, as it is very ence of this country, to which I Dominions Trust in Great Britain generally described, functions to shall refer later, has been that of has been sirallar. Losses. in the short of oil, but how many people best advantage in normal periods, America, in that instalment selling case of this company during the last realise it is equally dangerous to and although it may play an import is being extended to the acquisition 12 years have borne the same rela-run their tyres short of air?

The tyre manufacturers make a ant part in mitigating conditions of machinery merchandise in great-tion to volume practically undis- during a depression, it does not in-er volume than ever before.

turbed and have never exceeded one-tyre suitable for every vehicle at

present manufactured, and isstie, in 4. Inspect tubes for porosity, tensify any of the factors resulting There can be no doubt, however, tenth of one per cent. in any year.

printed form, information showing rust marks, damaged or leaky in a boom.

that during the period of depression

the correct load which any tyre valves, loose particles, and so on. It is somewhat difficult to state in this country instalment selling

should carry, and the right air pres- 6. Refit the tyre and inflate to the exact effect of the system on has continned to develop, and it is the depression now being experiene safe to say that many industries

sure which is necessary to produce correct pressure. the maximum of riding comfort and 7. Test wheel alignment and ed in this country, for during the have been able not only to maintain i last few years, it has continued to but to increase production through

the vehicle. the minimum af fatigue in steering steering connections in order to ascertain whether any excessive develop and a growing number of its agency. A large percentage of

Beneath the rubber tread on a play is to be traced between the people is showing an interest in its instalment buyers are people with

tyre is a carcase of cotton, which steering wheel and the movement possibilities. It is, therefore, not regular incomes or people whose easy to assess the precise extent, if commissions are

is built up to carry a definite load. of the road wheels, consistent enough "The present year will provide a

The side walls of this carcase are Your garage will probably quote any, to which its development can be to enable them to be brought within practical test of the working of the

inclusive flex without you a small attributed to the depression; and, the regular income-earning

class. new Road Trafie Act," writes Mr. constructed as to

fracturing the cotton. The tyre thie service, a charge which, will moreover, in my opinion, that has More and more of these are depart Herbert Morrison, the Minister of

recommended pressure

for

no doubt he saved over and over actually in some respects retarded Ing from the "cash down" attitude Transport, in a special Eastern

extra vehicle is such that a motorist can again by the

tyre miles its progress.

for the acquisition of articles of a message to motorists in The Light!

achieved. Finally, test your pres- take advantage of this flexing with- The position in the United States durable nature: sometimes because Car and Cyclecar. "I feel confident during 1930 indicates that depres- they prefer to leave investments that its effect will be to increase the out caveing any damage to the aures once every week.-"Autocar.” sion there did not adversely affect undisturbed and avoid the risk of safety of all users of the highway maintained at a higher or lower Lyres; but, should the pressure be to any considerable extent instal-loss that a realisation would incur, and at the same time to add to the level than that recommended, the

FREE-WHEELING FACTORS. ment selling operations. Reports and sereetimes because they prefer enjoyment of these who use a motor motorist lays himself open to Barious received show that although the

Automotive engineers both in to adjust their future ex-car or a motor-cycle mainly for con- trouble at a later date, the interval Europe and America recognize general curtailed business activities penditure to the commitments that venience or for pleasure. To the of 1930 caused a considerable reduce the new acquisition has created.

48 one of the latter class 1 appeal with confidence of time being controlled by the ex-free-wheeling

tent to which the tyre has been greatest single achievements in tion in the volume of instalment

The Motor Trade.

ta do their share in making the inflated over or under the recom-motor car designs since the adop- enles as compared with 1929, the No industry has been assisted Act a 'success and to this end 1 mendation. volume for 1930 was larger in the more in its development by the ap-would ask every reader to master case of certain companies than inlication of instalment selling than thoroughly and to carry out, both in

year other than 1929. The

the motor industry. The car the letter and in the spirit, the branch of the trade, and earcially directions for the guidance of all In the case of an under-inflated that part of it concerned with the users of the road contained in the tyre, the flexing of the side wall cheaper model. owes to it its widen-Highway Code. They are simple sets up friction, and this friction ing markets. Its increasing predue-and will, I think, commend them-causes heat. Rubber ie a bad con- tion, and the lowering of prices. The selves to every courteous and conductor of heat; cotton naturally production of the small cheap family siderate driver.

loses its flexing qualities with in "It is on the general realisation creased temperature. The obvious car which several manufacturers, notably Sir William Morris, are de- of these ideals, more than on the result is that either the cotton cords veloping will depend for its dis- mere avoidance of actual offences will fracture or the rubber will Itribution more and more on this such as dangerous driving, that the separate from the cotton, thus form of credit. Arrangements are convenience and safety of the public weakening the side walls of the being made no to determine the in the use of the highway ultimate-tyre, and possibly causing complete Initial payment and to provide for ly depends."

collapse carly in its life. Insurance and tax without prejudic- ing security as will permit every one legitimately desiring it to secure one of these models.

any

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Instalment selling has played and is playing an important part in the development of commercial trans- port. Many of the present passen- ger-operating companies and many of the companies which

their

are now

SMALL CRUISER.

**

The Baby Car " of

of small

Friction and Kent From Under-Inflation.

An over-inflated tyre compels the tread to assume an incorrect con- tour, which does not allow the full tread width of the tyre to come into contact with the road surface. Thus the tyre load is carried by only a portion of the actual tread. That portion is overloaded, and, in con- sequence, generates excessive heat.

Now, immediately underneath the tread of a tyre is a section of what

is known

tion of the electric starter. Curiously enough, engineers have been stimulated in their imagina- momentum in the tion la utilize

operation of a motor car by such familiar example of free-wheel- ing as a boy riding his bicycle who stops pedalling and relaxes while the bicycle rolls along.

The many

advantages free- wheeling contributes to driving are particularly exemplified in the pre- sent complete series of Hupmobiles including a six cylinder and four of the straight eights. Some features resulting from the adop- tion of free-wheeling in these new models include an Hupmobile economy of oil of 18 per cent. at least, a saving of fuel of some- times more than 12 per cent. a re- duction in necessary clutch opera- tion of from 30 to 60 per cent. and new freedom in driving ease.

the Water.

These large savings in fuel and During the past few months Bri-

oil are effected by Hupmobile free- units of large amalgamations, began tish motor boat builders have been

wheeling because, whereas the en- careers with vehicles which developing a new type

as "cushion”—in other gine formerly continued to turn up' only the assistance of long-term cruiser, which is comparable in words, a layer of rubber around its in revolutions although the throt credit permitted the owners to ac- many respects with the modern baby circumference which is softer thantle was closed, it now only idles quire. Manufacturers and distribu-car. tors of freight vehicles are finding demands for instalment selling In- creasing, and from companies and firms which have in the past been in the habit of paying in cash.

But, and this is very important,

It is an

erroneous

the outside trend. This acts as a while the car continues to roll. Details of the 11 standard craft shock absorber. Should the tyre be along under its own momentum at available are given in the annual over-inflated, the shock will be ab-10, 25, 30 miles an hour or more. Fitting-out Number of The Motorsorbed by a small percentage of that Engine vibration is completely Boat. These are all between 19 ft. cushion, and not only are the lost when free-wheeling. Engine

6 ins, and 22 ft. in length, having benefits which should be obtained back-lash, so

cammon in other

a speed range of from 7 to 25 mph; eliminated, but the shock and hent types of transmission, when the carcase of throttle is suddenly closed or open- whilst sleeping accommodation and are transmitted to the cooking equipment is provided for the tyre, which, as previously men-ed, is eliminated. This feature two or four people.

tioned, deteriorates rapidly, in pro- naturally saves in wear and tear

in tem- the increase portion to

on tires and the entire driving ag- sembly and particularly in the perature.

wracking effect on the car body.

the principles of instalment selling have been extended in other direc- tions, as is the experience of the

The prices of the boats vary from United States.

of the though prevalent idea, often held in 195 to £340, and four quarters which should know better, cruisers are equipped with Austin that hire-purchase, and instalment-Seven engines, similar to those in- buying generally, are means merely stalled in the well-known baby car for the distribution and acquisition of this make.

of articles of luxury or of a semi- luxury nature. This is not the case. Instalment selling, which is merely long-term credit by fractional re- payments, has been extended to the

realise to

MOTORISTS AND THE LAW.

Correct Alignment Essential to Economy.

Air pressure, whilst a very im- portant factor, is not everything to be considered when caring for the tyres. Very few motorists appear to appreciate that it is possible to No one would wish to see a wear the tread completely off any acquisition of many types of mer-motorist who had driven dangerous-tyre in an extraordinary low chandise, including wood-workingly or committed some real offence mileage should the wheek of the machinery, laundry machinery, bak-escape punishment on a technicality, vehicle be running out of alignment, ing machinery, and commercial re-but, at the same time, so many You cannot see, in many cases, by frigeration plant. The installation motoriste have in the past suffered looking at a vehicle whether or not of all this new plant and equipment fines for purely technical offences the wheels are running in line, and can be traced to this new type of that it is interesting to record it is necessary to have them check- credit, new at least to the extent several cases where an insistence oned by the agent for your car or by a that it is now widely used and its the letter of the law has resulted garage proprietor If you wish to extension organised. It is, how in their acquittal.

obtain from your tyres the ever, difficult to conceive the amount

For example, a lorry drivor was maximum life which is built into of merchandise which has remained gummoned for exceeding the speed them by the manufacturer. uncreated through manufacturera limit. The constable gave evidence There is also a further condition failing or refusing to

of the weight of the vehicle, parti- which requires your consideration, what extent assistance was and is culare of which he had copied from that is cuts in tyres. Should a available.

the side of the lorry. The solleitor tyre receive a cut which penetrates What effect has the depression for the defence submitted that such the tread rubber and exposes the ind on administration? There had a description constituted a written carcase, this cut or hole forms a been little difficulty in accepting document namely the lorry of passage for all foreign matter, in- most of the business offered. This which notice to produce had not cluding water, Into the Is no Inconsiderable tribute to the been served upon the defendant. the tyre. The greatest enemy of type of the applicant for credit and The magistrate allowed this objec-all is water. In normal running, to the manufacturers or dealers who tion.

the injured portion becomes filled submit the applications. There has In another instance a motorist de, with water, and the cotton in the been no experience of improvident {fended by the A.A. was charged carcase soaks up some of this water people endeavouring to secure mer- with an offerce. The police admit-like blotting-paper. chandise to which their creditted that the defendant was not stop-tually causes. the wet cotton to standing did not entitle them. As ped at the time of the alleged separate from the rubber, and soon regarda collections; so far as United offence, that no written notice of a section of the tyre has no resist

prosecution had been ance to the internal afr pressure Dominions Trust is concerned, these intended

rubber forming have remained normal. There is no served upon him, and the summons beyond the reason why it should not be so, pro- was not served within 14 days of tread of side wall of the tyre. This vided the business is handled on the offence. The Beach therefore very often takes the form of a sound fines-that is, if credits are dismissed the summons.

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