Self-propelled vehicles; a practical treatise on the theory, construction, operation, care and management of all forms of automobiles (1906)
Homans, James E. (James Edward), b. 1865 · New York, T. Audel & Company · leaf 130
e competent in evidence for the solid, or semi-solid, tire,but practically all concede the superiority of pneumatics for theuses enumerated in the various tests we have mentioned. It isnecessary to note in this connection, however, that, despite theenormous ratio of wear for steel tires on heavy… … Fig. 99.—The New York B. & P. Single-Tube Tire. The extra thick walls of this tire ren-der puncture less easy, and also provide for a cushion, or semi-solid, support incase of deflation. The method of attachment by lugs and nuts to a semi-circularchannel is one adopted by a large number of…
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