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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZThe history of wheels 3
Motor car tyres at that time, were pumped up to a pressure of 5 bar. This is not the only reason why they were a menace for the motorists. They had to be checked before each trip, which they often enough didn't survive. In the course of a race, up to 50 tyre-changes were quite normal. For this reason, it was considered a blessing, when the removable wheel-rim was finally introduced in 1905.
Tyre-codes and the respective standardisation have been around since 1903 (Friedrich Veith). Continental first supplied tyres with a tread in 1904 (see above pictures). Minor tyre damages could possibility be repaired on the spot, those with more serious damages had to be sent in for an uncertain duration. New tyres were only bought in exceptional cases. In spite of the amount that was paid for other repairs and the short service intervals, the tyres were considered to be highest expense. Sometimes more was spent on tyres than was for fuel.
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