AFTER A PUNCTURE

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXV, Issue 148, 8 June 1935, Page 13

AFTER A PUNCTURE

Do Not Use the Brake When a motorist has the misfortune to meet with a puncture or blow-out, the first precaution should bo to refrain from using the brakes harshly. It is far better, when practicable, to let the car coast to a standstill, or to apply the brakes very gently, although whatever course is followed, there is no little risk of the inner tube becoming further damaged. When preparing to put on the spare wheel, it is best to look out for some spot where th* ear can be parked without embarrassing the traffic. In addition to applying the handbrake, one or more wheels should be chocked, and a good foundation made for the jack. If there is any doubt concerning the reach of the jack flrin packing should be placed underneath it to ensure liberal clearance between the tyre and the road; and one should take care not to rlace the car so close to the kerb that there will not be room enough to slide the wheel off the hub. Before the jack is raised, the spare should lie placed in readiness, and the securing nuts slackened. When putting the spare wheel in position it is a good plan to smear tile studs and hub with grease so ns to check rusting nod make subsequent removal easier.