Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| 04-page01 | Technical drawing of a patented wheel assembly, type N.70 CB, and its hub, type N.70 C. | ||
| View original record | Compagnie d'Applications Mécaniques R.A.F Dessiné par : Vérifié par : Proposition N° Plan N° N. Ivry, le Départmt RAF MONTAGE TYPE N.70 CB ROUE BREVETÉE S.G.D.G. magasin Bois ou fil Documentation… | ||
| 04-page02 | Assembly and hub diagram for a Type N.80 C patented wheel. | ||
| View original record | Compagnie d'Applications Mécaniques RÄF Proposition N° N. Plan N° N. Départ.nt RAF ROUE BREVETÉE S.G.D.G. RBF Dessiné par: Vérifié par: livry, le MONTAGE TYPE N.80 C acier amagnétique bois et fil… | ||
| 04-page03 | Thank you note regarding the Paris Salon and a request for drawings of R.A.F. wheels. | ||
| View original record | To Ps. from Hs/Rn. X424 Hs/Rnl/LG10.10.27. PARIS SALON. X3609 Thank you very much for the pleasant time you gave me at the Salon; will you also please thank Mons. Berend for arranging the trial run.… | ||
| 04-page04 | Article from 'THE AUTOCAR' magazine detailing the history and development of wheels. | ||
| View original record | THE AUTOCAR, April 8th, 1911. Wheels, Ancient and Modern. Their History and Development. Scope of the Paper. THE object of this paper is to present an account of some of the most ancient and most… | ||
| 04-page05 | Article from 'The Autocar' magazine detailing the history and design of early wheels. | ||
| View original record | THE AUTOCAR, April 8th, 1911. 595 that there was a deity whose most prominent symbol was the wheel. Most of the figures of this god of the wheel are found upon French soil. The oldest represent Saturn… | ||
| 04-page06 | Suggestion to fit cars destined for India with wire or steel wheels instead of wooden ones due to issues with shrinkage in the climate. | ||
| View original record | DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. Issued: #11327 / July 4, 1911 This column is for Name of Person addressed: Mr Johnson W. Radm Technical Officer to advise J 12/VII/11 X426 DATE: July 4 Suggestion That cars to be… | ||
| 04-page07 | Newspaper report about an accident to chassis 956, and a committee decision on the risk of wooden wheels. | ||
| View original record | Re chassis 956 - Kekewich Mr. Johnson submitted a newspaper report re the accident to this car. X424 Mr. Johnson 16-10-11 N17/B161011. In reply to the above, the Committee discussed this matter and… | ||
| 04-page08 | Cancelling previous instructions regarding wheels for the Speed Test Car. | ||
| View original record | Mr. Bailey 17-11-11 November 17th 1911 Re Speed Test Car. With reference to the above instructions, please note that these wheels are now cancelled. X424 [Faint Stamp Text] DRAWING OFFICE DESIGN FROM… | ||
| 04-page09 | Meeting notes discussing a report on the suitability and comparison of wire wheels versus wooden wheels. | ||
| View original record | ROAD WHEELS (Contd.) (4) X424 91st Meeting Re Mr. Cowen's Report on Wire Wheels. Dec. 1. 11. Mr. Nadin read a letter from Mr. Cowen as follows:- "No doubt you have seen Baroness Campbell's article in… | ||
| 04-page10 | Minutes from the 105th meeting regarding the decision to fit larger wheels to Colonial and Indian cars. | ||
| View original record | The Committee agreed to this procedure. 105th Meeting Re Size of wheels to be fitted to Colonial cars. Dec. 28. 11. Mr. Barrington informed the Committee that he had advised Messrs. Nadin, Bailey and… | ||
| 04-page11 | Departmental memo regarding the decision on a patent wheel submission from Mr Butler of Dudley. | ||
| View original record | R.R. form 197 100M C & S Ld. 16.10.11. B.P. opt. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (TWO LINES). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of… | ||
| 04-page12 | Relative merits of wooden versus wire wheels based on customer feedback and recent events. | ||
| View original record | Ref. 91(N11) X424 Mr Cowen 8/1/12. TBB7/18112. I send you herewith copy of minute 17 of the 91st meeting. Mr Nadin read a letter from Mr Cowen as follows :- "no doubt you have seen Baroness Campbell's… | ||
| 04-page13 | Committee discussion regarding the suitability of different types of wheels for colonial cars. | ||
| View original record | if they are wrong (i.e. wire wheels) could we have some substantial arguments to give against them. The Committee agreed that the point concerning the unsuitability of wooden wheels for tropical… | ||
| 04-page14 | Comparative merits and demerits of wire wheels versus wooden wheels. | ||
| View original record | Ref. 97(iii) X424 Mr Cowen. 8/1/12. EBB/L.8112. I send you herewith copy of minute 3 of the 97th Meeting of the I.C. Mr Barrington informed the Committee that Mr Johnson had remarked that minute 17 of… | ||
| 04-page15 | Comparison of the relative merits and drawbacks of wire, wooden, and pressed steel wheels. | ||
| View original record | that wire wheels may be stronger than wooden wheels for side stress but wire wheels had the objection that the spokes may pull out and become loose. They point out that pressed steel wheels probably… | ||
| 04-page16 | Minute regarding the lack of an efficient detachable device for wire wheels, with instructions for its circulation. | ||
| View original record | 3. There is no really efficient detachable device at present on the market in connection with a wire wheel. Mr Johnsons instructions are that a copy of this minute should be sent to Paris, Bombay and… | ||
| 04-page17 | Extract from a memo discussing the adoption of detachable wheels. | ||
| View original record | Extract. Paris 23-1-12. Mr Barrington (Derby) Lord Herbert Scott thinks that - (2) We should fit a detachable wheel Are we trying Riley and other wheels ? Is it a fact thatwe are the only firm who do… | ||
| 04-page18 | Instruction from Mr. Royce to fit all worm axle cars with 835 x 135 wheels. | ||
| View original record | Ref. NB/B3212. WBB 25/L21212. Mr Spinney 21/2/12 Please note that Mr Royce wishes all worm axle cars ( experimental or otherwise) to be fitted with 835 x 135 wheels. Will you please issue instructions… | ||
| 04-page19 | Clarification memo regarding the suitability of wire wheels for high-speed track use versus general road use. | ||
| View original record | X424 Re minute 17 of the 91st meeting and minute 3 of the 97th meeting TBB9/L29512. T. to S. 29.5.12. Mr Northey With reference to the attached, and particularly to the paragraph marked A, the point… | ||
| 04-page20 | Article detailing the results of impact tests on wire, wood, and steel-plate wheels. | ||
| View original record | THE AUTOCAR, June 1st, 1912. 983 Wheel Testing. The Results of Tests on Wire, Wood and Steel-plate Wheels. A QUESTION which has been exercising the minds of motorists for a considerable time, and… | ||
| 04-page21 | Article from 'The Autocar' detailing the invention of a springless resilient wheel, intended to make pneumatic tyres unnecessary. | ||
| View original record | The Autocar. A Springless Resilient Wheel. July 19th, 1912 A Further Attempt to Render the Pneumatic Tyre Unnecessary. A FORM of resilient wheel has been invented by Mr. W. S. Boult, 32, North Side,… | ||
| 04-page22 | Copy of Mr. Royce's remarks concerning the use of wire road wheels. | ||
| View original record | Copy of Mr Royce's remarks written on TBB10/L2912 concerning Road Wheels. ------------------------- We propose to use an increasing number of wire wheels. I like them except for the trouble of their… | ||
| 04-page23 | Inquiring about the feasibility and cost of fitting wire wheels in place of artillery wheels on cars in India. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14 & 15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEPHONES: 1654, 1655, 1656 (Central) TELEGRAMS: "ROLHEAD," REG., LONDON. Handwritten top: X424 Names and Indicating letters. A Mr. ADAMS By… | ||
| 04-page24 | Change of wood wheels to wire wheels for cars used in hot climates. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (FOUR LINES) Names and Indicating letters. Initial of person addressed. A Mr. ADAMS By Mr. BAILEY B Mr.… | ||
| 04-page25 | Parts list for the Rear Hub assembly, for wire wheel and double rear brake configurations. | ||
| View original record | Top Left Header: A.S. 240 (2) 200. B/M.12 R.R. S4S.POS. TABLE 1 (Left): HEADERS: PART NO, TITLE, SERIES B (NO, MATL), SERIES C (NO, MATL), SERIES D (NO, MATL) G.2013 RETAINING RING. B: 1 NS, C: 2 NS,… | ||
| 04-page26 | Proposal from Mr De Salamanca to trial 880 wheels on chassis 7CA. | ||
| View original record | Wor/ACr3/L9514. Re Chassis 7CA - Wheels. Dn. 9-5-14. Na.c. The following is an extract from a report from Holgate re chassis 7CA :- "Mr De Salamanca considers that 880 wheels "would be a great… | ||
| 04-page27 | Post-war chassis components, focusing on the design and material choice for road wheels. | ||
| View original record | X.474. X.2565. - Post-War Chassis -6- Contd. R6/3.10.16. except that the bracket should be a light cast aluminium one instead of steel. (21) Twelve-volt R-R Self Starter motor with single button… | ||
| 04-page28 | Extract discussing Dunlop, Rudge-Whitworth, and Michelin wheel options for the 45/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 25A. (OUT) (S.D. 499. 25-6-17) Rm. 215611. 424 X.3496- X.1283/4. X.3482. Extract from HY6/P291118. re 1000 45/50 H.P. CHASSIS (5) ROAD WHEELS. I note your remarks in regard to the Dunlop pattern… | ||
| 04-page29 | Cancellation of an order for Firestone rims following high-speed test failures and subsequent correspondence. | ||
| View original record | QY2/G - 25.5.20. June, 25th 1920. To: Rolls-Royce Ltd., Attention Mr. F.H. Royce. Copies to Mr. Hives. Mr. Bailey. Mr. C. Johnson. From Mr. Olley. Re Rims. On receipt of Mr. Hives' letter… | ||
| 04-page30 | Comparing wheel rim designs from Firestone, Goodyear, Stanwell, and Dunlop, with user feedback. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- Cy2/G25.6.20. using this rim, but I am not familiar with up-to-date developments of the Stanwell and Goodyear rims. Mr. Crane (formerly of the Crane Simplex Co.) writes:- "I am using the… | ||
| 04-page31 | Report comparing the safety features and mechanisms of Firestone and Goodyear tyre rims, especially under deflation or high-speed conditions. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -3- June, 25th 1920. safer than any other make (they holding the basic patents) when the tyre is inflated. Because as long as there is any air in the tyre at all to press the detachable flange… | ||
| 04-page32 | Wheel locking devices, comparing different manufacturers and proposing alternative designs. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -4- It becomes a question, whether some sort of locking device is not desirable, and we would be glad to hear whether the Dunlop Co. are trying out any such schemes to their own or to your… | ||
| 04-page33 | The merits of Firestone rims and potential modifications for wire wheels. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -5- The Firestone is the best made rime as far as we can ascertain, and is made of carefully selected materials, which makes it not only safer but easier to build into a wire wheel. Do yous not… | ||
| 04-page34 | Letter from Morand Cushion Wheel Co. proposing their cushion wheel products. | ||
| View original record | MORAND CUSHION WHEEL CO. TELEPHONE HAYMARKET 6000 800-902 SOUTH MAY ST. Chicago. October 18, 1921. Rolls-Royce Co., Derby, England, B. I. Dear Sirs: We have been receiving inquiries for descriptive… | ||
| 04-page35 | Advertisement leaflet for Morand Cushion Wheels and Demountable tires for trucks. | ||
| View original record | MORAND CUSHION WHEEL Interchangeable with and Replaces any Pneumatic Tire without Wheel Change The Morand will fulfill every requirement of your service and prove a profitable economy for your trucks.… | ||
| 04-page36 | Advertisement for Morand Demountable Cushion Elements for motor trucks, advocating a return to solid tires. | ||
| View original record | The First and Only Demountable Cushion Element for Motor Trucks YOU can now rid yourself of impractical and wasteful giant pneumatic tires and regain all the advantages of solid tires, plus the added… | ||
| 04-page37 | Advertisement for Morand Wheels featuring a testimonial letter from the John J. Dunn coal company. | ||
| View original record | Here is the proof furnished by an actual user ESTABLISHED 1872 JOHN J. DUNN WHOLESALE AND RETAIL COAL FIFTY-FIRST AND FEDERAL STREETS CHICAGO. FRANK DUNN J. R. McCARTHY SECRETARY TELEPHONES GARLAND… | ||
| 04-page38 | Promotional leaflet for Morand Cushion Wheels for motor trucks, including a customer testimonial letter from Consumers Company. | ||
| View original record | Top Banner (inverted): Trucks equipped with MORAND CUSHION WHEELS show minimum repair costs and maximum tire life. Letter Section: Consumers Company Coal . Ice . Building Material Office of General… | ||
| 04-page40 | Pre-printed request form for literature on the Morand Cushion Wheel. | ||
| View original record | Date 192 MORAND CUSHION WEEL CO. CHICAGO, ILL. Gentlemen: Please send literature giving complete information on THE MORAND CUSHION WHEEL. Name_______________________ Address_____________________ | ||
| 04-page41 | Calculations on the effect of new inner tubes on car and wheel weight, and kinetic energy. | ||
| View original record | X424 Effect of New Inner Tube Car Wt. 45 cwt = 5040 lbs. Extra wt of inner tubes = 35 lbs. ∴ % increase on wt of Car. = 3500 / 5040 = .7 of 1% % Increase on wt of Car = .7 of 1% Present wt of Wheel =… | ||
| 04-page42 | Note received from Conduit Street, querying the availability of a set of wheels in the disposal stores. | ||
| View original record | Ms. from Hs. X424 HS6/LG6. 12. 23. We attach herewith a note we have received from Bk. Conduit Street. I do not know whether you have a set of wheels in the disposal Stores which you might like to get… | ||
| 04-page43 | Instruction for the despatch of three E.5 type wire wheels to the Dunlop Rim & Wheel Co. for a two-coat enamelling process. | ||
| View original record | Mr Hancock D. for BP. S. to Mr. Hart. C. to Hs. (Experimental Dept.) X424 Wd/AW2/W10.3.25. ENAMELLING OF ROAD WHEELS. The Experimental Dept. will hand to the Despatch Stores, 3 E.5 type Wire Wheels… | ||
| 04-page44 | Sourcing of R.A.F. type wheels from French manufacturers. | ||
| View original record | X929 To D.A. from Hs/Rn. Hs/Rml/LG15.10.27. R.A.F. WHEELS. We are sending you herewith details of the present R.A.F. type wheels made in France together with a letter from the makers. When we were… | ||
| 04-page45 | Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. concerning an advertisement for Wheels Incorporated of New York and a Diablo type rubber buffer. | ||
| View original record | X707 X 429 DUNLOP RUBBER CO.,LTD. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS 'DUNLOPS, WORKS, BIRMINGHAM' TELEPHONE BIRMINGHAM CENTRAL 4108. P.B.E. 25 LINES YOUR REF. OUR REF. WB/HR.S.2312. Tech. Dir. Office. FORT DUNLOP… | ||