The Eternal Tyre.
We have heard some tall stories about tyres wearing for inordinately long periods, but we do not remember hearing one that can touch the following, which, it is scarcely necessary to explain is taken from an American paper : " Here is a case where good tyres and a good car went together, to the great joy of their fortunate possessor, O. E. Shepard, of Campbell, Cal. A Diamond tyre on a Rambler touring car, driven by Mr. Shepard, has run a total of 25,500 miles without a puncture and without even having been off the rim. The tread is much worn, but aside from this, is said to be in excellent condition. The period covered by its service is about two years. "J , , l L L t_
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Progress, Volume II, Issue 8, 1 June 1907, Page 288
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129The Eternal Tyre. Progress, Volume II, Issue 8, 1 June 1907, Page 288
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