Car tire tube rations?

 I've heard of "War Rations" and thought that applied to things like food and gasoline, but never heard that it also applied to car tires. 

I came across this February 1943 The Dispatch of Moline, Illinois news article that referenced my great-uncle, Clarence Untiedt. It says he was issued a certificate for the purchase of Grade 3 rationed tires. Not only were car tires rationed, but it was "news-worthy" who got them. Slightly blows my mind.

I was also amused by the adjacent heading that talked about the 7 million increase in the number of city bus passengers. The funniest part is that the tire ration is not listed as one of the reasons for the increased bus traffic; how could it not be?

So I learned a new interesting piece of history today, and hope that you reading this, also finds a little smirk of joy.