Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| 03-page01 | Report for the Technical Committee on experiences with detachable rims from various manufacturers. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. X526 Detachable Rims. Mr Barrington. 16/11/11. CJ9/D161111. Mr Oldham reports:- Technical Com. "Our experiences are "less bad" than hitherto. "We are never sure of the Vinet interchanging… | ||
| 03-page02 | Request for the names of other manufacturers of detachable rims following a report on interchangeability and balance issues. | ||
| View original record | November 23rd. 1911 Ref 81 (15) Mr Oldham 23/11/11 TEBS/H231111 In a report to Mr Johnson concerning detachable rims, you advise him that "With several other makers we come across now and again, there… | ||
| 03-page03 | Departmental memo regarding issues with various makers of detachable rims. | ||
| View original record | R.R. g.6 (5M) (Keps. 3.10.11) E.P. 179. 'ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14-15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEGRAMS: "ROLHEAD," LONDON. TELEPHONES: 1654, 1655, 1656 GERRARD. HO1/TB291111 DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This… | ||
| 03-page04 | Departmental memo requesting specific details on issues with Captain, Cave, Sankey and Spencer Moulton wheel rims. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (Two Lines). This column is for Name of Person addressed. Date. W. to S. Mr Oldham.… | ||
| 03-page05 | Departmental memo replying to a query about balance and fitment problems with various detachable rims. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 476 (R) (X 139). 3-10-11. R.F 193. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14-15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEGRAMS: - "ROLHEAD," LONDON. TELEPHONES: 1654, 1655, 1656 GERRARD. HO2/TB201211 DEPARTMENTAL MEMO.… | ||
| 03-page06 | Log card for Continental Rims (U.S.A.) of the type 'flutes'. | ||
| View original record | Top Line: 8527 Section. 3900 DESCRIPTION:- Continental Rims (U.S.A.) V8H Type flutes. Left Column Headers: Date sheet from office. Date works instructed. Reported T.D. office. Right Column Headers:… | ||
| 03-page07 | The fitting of Continental parts, wheels, and rims. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 10 CONDUIT ST. MAYFAIR. W. 4 ply Continental fitted in 1926. 23.8.32 " wheels & tyres taken off 192- Rivet Rims fitted | ||
| 03-page08 | Testing and disadvantages of American Continental Rims. | ||
| View original record | Mr Barrington. X814 19.8.12 REPORT ON AMERICAN CONTINENTAL RIMS. With reference to the above we have tested these for 4000 miles but taking same allround should not recommend for use on our cars. THE… | ||
| 03-page09 | List of seven disadvantages associated with a specific type of wheel rim. | ||
| View original record | is a disadvantage. 2. The rims slip round on the wheels with excessive braking. 3. Owing to the fact of the wedges being choc-a-bloc the spare rim was smaller in diameter than the wheel consequently… | ||
| 03-page10 | Extract discussing high-speed steering, wheel types, transmission knock, and suspension. | ||
| View original record | X. 2808. X-627 -3- Extract R6/07.9.20. Contd. It will be remembered that I have definitely had always endeavoured to stop the use of larger diameter road wheels and then of detachable rims. It is now… | ||
| 03-page11 | Copy of a minute from a Technical Committee meeting discussing Vinet and Michelin rim patents. | ||
| View original record | Ref. 106(61-2) Z 528 Copy of minute 61-2 of the 106th Meeting of the T.C. TRE2/4.1.12. Mr Spinney. 4/1/12. Re Vinet and Michelin Rim Patents. Mr Barrington informed the Committee that he had… | ||
| 03-page12 | Departmental memo to Mr. Johnson following up on a previous query from October 11th. | ||
| View original record | R.R. (7) (100-30.XI.'11) 165,000 E.P. 1989. Detachable Rims. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. Telegrams: "ROYCAR," DERBY. Telephones: 813 (TWO LINES). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is… | ||
| 03-page13 | Departmental memo regarding an enquiry into instructions for designing a detachable rim. | ||
| View original record | Detachable Rims. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. First Entry: To: Mr. Nadin Date: 2/11/12 Reference: D9/W21112. Please let me hear from you on this matter. p.j. De Looze. M.W. Second Entry: To: Mr Barrington Date:… | ||
| 03-page14 | Departmental memo to Mr Barrington regarding a delay with instructions for detachable rims for Mr Spinney. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 476 Crs 12(1M P P Co. 1-9-12) E.P. 4913. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (Two Lines). N22/B141112 DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for… | ||
| 03-page15 | The failure of demountable rims on 40/50 HP cars and the subsequent agreement with Dunlop to fit a locking plate. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. BG. c. to E. DA. c. to BY. 4528 Hs4/LG1 8.8.24. DEMOUNTABLE RIMS. The tests with the 40/50 HP. cars in France with 4-wheel brakes fitted, have shewn that it is very necessary… | ||
| 03-page16 | The performance, advantages, and disadvantages of balloon tyres. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 491A (40 S) (R) CL 12-7-23. J.B. D. 4527 EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. 4565 527 REF: Hel/1/D14.3.24. To CJ. From He. c. to R. RE. BALLOON TYRES. Messrs. Dunlop have now replaced the original… | ||
| 03-page17 | The challenges of recommending tyres due to the lack of standardization in rim and tyre sizes. | ||
| View original record | contd:- -2- have all adopted a different rim as standard and the tyres of each maker demands a special rim. In our opinion, until the tyre makers adopt a standard for rims and tyre sizes, it will be… | ||
| 03-page18 | Adoption of low-pressure tyres and suitable wheel sizes for the 20 HP car. | ||
| View original record | √527 BJ. C. SG. from R. c. to Hs. H3/M12.7.28. RE. PRESENT 20 HP. X.4565 AND LOW PRESSURE TYRES. X.327 X.33a This car must have low pressure tyres (if not already done), or it will not compare with… | ||
| 03-page19 | Letter to The Dunlop Rubber Co. querying the availability of 20' rims and silent tread tyres. | ||
| View original record | Expl: Dept: V527 14th. July 1928. Ha/Ra5/LG. Messrs. The Dunlop Rubber Co., Fort Dunlop, Erdington, Birmingham. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. Paull. We note that in addition to the 21" and the… | ||
| 03-page20 | Standardisation of chassis parts relating to 20 inch rims and 6 inch tyres for the 20 HP model. | ||
| View original record | ON TEST REVISED (10m) (D.O. FFF-29-2-28) MY C.L.Y V527 COMPLETED 27.10.28 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 24.7.28 X No. 5820 / 527 Drawing No. Part List Description of Parts. 20” rims and 6”… | ||
| 03-page21 | Cost and schedule document for fitting a new part to a chassis. | ||
| View original record | The number of the chassis on which the new part will be fitted. 70 in N. series. Date when chassis will be handed to test. 3.11.28 Cost of scrapped material, if any. £91 Cost of jigs and tools. £10… | ||
| 03-page22 | Selection of wheel rim sizes for 'SS' cars. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to Sg. Wor. c. to E. DA. c. to BY. V527 Hal/LG20.2.29. WHEELS FOR 'SS' CARS. 47810 18-EX car is running in France fitted with wheels with 20" rims, 19-EX car is running with 21" rims… | ||