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From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
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Postponing a meeting with Col. Matthew to discuss a complaint of broken spokes on Dunlop wire wheels for the 'Goshawk 11'.18th Sep 1922Box 106 \ 4  scan0049
Broken spoke on a Dunlop wire wheel fitted to a No.4 Goshawk II, suggesting a design change.18th Sep 1922Box 106 \ 4  scan0050
From ROY to Hs. urging for the completion of the 'Goshawk' Wheel Report for the Rudge-Whitworth Company.2nd Oct 1922Box 106 \ 4  scan0051
Telegram detailing instructions for the collection and modification of vehicle parts.27th Oct 1922Box 106 \ 4  scan0052
The performance and issues with Rudge Whitworth wheels fitted to a 20 HP car, detailing noise and rim problems.6th Oct 1922Box 106 \ 4  scan0053
Note on the arrangement and failure of Rudge Whitworth wheels due to noise.2nd Mar 1923Box 106 \ 4  scan0054
Unsatisfactory results, such as noisy axles and booming, when fitting disc wheels to 20-HP cars.2nd Mar 1923Box 106 \ 4  scan0055
Unsatisfactory discs to wheels on 20 HP cars.5th Mar 1923Box 106 \ 4  scan0056
Maintaining standard specifications on demonstration cars and the reputation risks of non-standard parts like disc wheels.25th Mar 1923Box 106 \ 4  scan0057
Request to supply a sixth spare wheel for 20-HP Chassis No. 184.11th Jun 1923Box 106 \ 4  scan0058
Specification sheet detailing the characteristics of Goshawk 11 wheels.28th Jun 1923Box 106 \ 4  scan0059
Despatch of a spare wheel disc and bolt for Mr. Royce's 20 HP car.20th Sep 1923Box 106 \ 4  scan0060
Fitting and testing of Rudge Whitworth wheels on a 20 HP car and ordering a new set for a 40/50 HP model.6th Nov 1923Box 106 \ 4  scan0061
The testing of Rudge-Whitworth wheels on a 20 HP car, noting they are too tight on the hubs.30th Nov 1923Box 106 \ 4  scan0062
Testing, procurement, and standardisation of R.W. wheels versus Dunlop wheels for various car models.15th Jan 1924Box 106 \ 4  scan0063
The 10,000-mile performance test of R.W. wheels for 20 HP cars.1st Mar 1924Box 106 \ 4  scan0064
Order for a set of wheels and balloon tyres for the 20 HP car.25th Sep 1924Box 106 \ 4  scan0065
Internal order request for tyres and tubes for Mr. Royce's 1-G-1 car.9th Oct 1924Box 106 \ 4  scan0066
Acquisition and valuation of wire wheels from a 20-HP Chassis for testing purposes.17th Apr 1925Box 106 \ 4  scan0067
New locking device for the Goshawk front axle with Dunlop wheels and addressing reports of water ingress.8th Aug 1925Box 106 \ 4  scan0068
The necessity of balancing the steering wheels on the 20 HP chassis fitted with FWB.26th Aug 1925Box 106 \ 4  scan0069
Adaptation of a balance weight scheme for 20 HP and 40/50 steel artillery wheels.23th Jul 1926Box 106 \ 4  scan0070
Selection of suitable wheel and tyre diameters for the 20 HP chassis.25th Apr 1927Box 106 \ 4  scan0071
Alteration of a rear tank for increased road clearance.6th May 1927Box 106 \ 4  scan0072
Measurement of ground clearance for a 20 HP car fitted with smaller wheels.6th May 1927Box 106 \ 4  scan0073
Wheel and tyre dimensions, damage from a recent run, and future testing plans for the 20 HP car.24th May 1927Box 106 \ 4  scan0074
Drawing for a new 20 HP wheel with a 19-inch rim.24th May 1927Box 106 \ 4  scan0075
Letter to Messrs. Dunlop requesting 3 copies of blueprints for the tyre and 19' rim for the 20 HP car.27th May 1927Box 106 \ 4  scan0076
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a blueprint request for a tyre on a 19' rim for a 20 HP car.30th May 1927Box 106 \ 4  scan0077
Letter to The Dunlop Rubber Co. chasing up drawings that have not yet been received.13th Jun 1927Box 106 \ 4  scan0078
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding drawings for 20 HP wheels with 19' rims.14th Jun 1927Box 106 \ 4  scan0079
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. enclosing drawings for 20 HP wheels with 19' rims.15th Jun 1927Box 106 \ 4  scan0080
Drawing of a tyre and 19' rim for the 20 HP car.15th Jun 1927Box 106 \ 4  scan0081
Cross-sectional diagram of a 31' x 6.00' S.S. Balloon Tyre (Buttressed Triple Block).14th Jun 1927Box 106 \ 4  scan0082
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. requesting an update on the delivery of 19-inch tyres for testing.29th Jun 1927Box 106 \ 4  scan0083
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding the dispatch of a set of wheels for a 20 HP Car.2nd Jul 1927Box 106 \ 4  scan0084
Appearance of the 20 HP model, advocating for the use of 19' wheels with 6' tyres.9th Jul 1927Box 106 \ 4  scan0085
Query regarding the use of smaller road wheels on a car.14th May 1928Box 106 \ 4  scan0086
Aesthetic and practical issues of fitting smaller wheels to the 20 HP car and the commencement of an 'India 3' build.18th May 1928Box 106 \ 4  scan0087
Special details and latest production instructions for the 20 HP car for the Indian market.20th Jun 1928Box 106 \ 4  scan0088
Sending a new aluminium turbulent head, hoping for a 30% power increase.20th Jun 1928Box 106 \ 4  scan0089
Technical memorandum regarding front and rear wheel clearances for the 'India 3' project.26th Jun 1928Box 106 \ 4  scan0090
Various arrangements for luggage and spare wheels at the rear of the 'INDIA 3' model.29th Jun 1928Box 106 \ 4  scan0091
Excessive wheel arch clearance on the 20 HP model, suggesting new measurements and requesting confirmation tests.1st Jul 1928Box 106 \ 4  scan0092
Urgent message from Royce to Derby requesting wheels, tyres, and rims.23th Jul 1928Box 106 \ 4  scan0093
The standardisation and supply of 20' x 6' wheels for the 20 HP model.1st Jul 1928Box 106 \ 4  scan0094
Delivery and trial of 20' x 6' wheels and tyres, leading to the cancellation of a rear axle's production.1st Aug 1928Box 106 \ 4  scan0095
Reduction of wheel arch height for a 20 HP car with 5 1/4' tyres and 21' rims.14th Aug 1928Box 106 \ 4  scan0096
Listing the weights of three different wheel and tyre combinations for a 20 HP vehicle.19th Aug 1928Box 106 \ 4  scan0097
Steering 'shiver' at speed and proposed front axle modifications.24th Aug 1928Box 106 \ 4  scan0098
Various tyre types and their dimensions for the 20 HP chassis.31th Aug 1928Box 106 \ 4  scan0099
Comparison table of various Dunlop wheels and tyres for a 20 HP vehicle.14th Nov 1928Box 106 \ 4  scan0100
Design and implementation of a two-wheel carrier arrangement for 'SS' model cars.14th Nov 1928Box 106 \ 4  scan0101
Delay and wording of proposed Depot Sheet Hm.93 for 20 HP Wire Wheels.20th Dec 1928Box 106 \ 4  scan0102
Letter to Dunlop Rim and Wheel Co. requesting a modification to the wheels of a 20 HP car to increase the track width.17th Jan 1929Box 106 \ 4  scan0103
Blueprint for a 20 HP wheel and axle, detailing a required new tyre position.17th Jan 1929Box 106 \ 4  scan0104
Request to Dunlop for a modified set of 20 HP 19' rim wheels to match the Phantom specification.26th Jan 1929Box 106 \ 4  scan0105
Necessity of special tests on a chassis with smaller wheels before production.1st Feb 1929Box 106 \ 4  scan0106
Preparation of a 20 HP test car, chassis modifications, and the decision on wheel sizes.11th Feb 1929Box 106 \ 4  scan0107
Arrangement with the Dunlop Co. to scrap rims and build new 19-inch wire wheels for the 20 HP 'O' Series chassis.12th Feb 1929Box 106 \ 4  scan0108
Preference for smaller wheels on various car models.2nd Feb 1929Box 106 \ 4  scan0109
The suspension of work on wire wheels for the 20-HP 'O' Series chassis.12th Mar 1929Box 106 \ 4  scan0110
Letter from Dunlop Rim & Wheel Co. Ltd. confirming the suspension of work on 19' rims and wheels.8th Mar 1929Box 106 \ 4  scan0111
Confirming that after further tests, it is safe to proceed with 19' rims for the 20 HP car.16th Mar 1929Box 106 \ 4  scan0112
Request to Dunlop for custom wheels to alter the track width of a 40/50 HP car.1st May 1929Box 106 \ 4  scan0113
Standardisation of chassis parts for wheels with 19' rims to reduce car height.24th Apr 1929Box 106 \ 4  scan0114
Specifying the number of chassis for a new part, the test date, and associated costs.29th Apr 1929Box 106 \ 4  scan0115
Instruction for the standardisation of road wheels with 19' rims and narrow hubs for the 20 HP chassis 'P' series.16th May 1929Box 106 \ 4  scan0116
Standardisation of chassis parts for 20 HP narrow hubs.18th May 1929Box 106 \ 4  scan0117
Fitting of a new part to a 'P' series chassis, including the test date and scrap costs.23th Sep 1929Box 106 \ 4  scan0118
Wheel jack requirement specifications for the Phantom II and 20 HP models.27th Sep 1929Box 106 \ 4  scan0119
The out-of-balance specification for 6' tyres on 19' rims for the 20 HP chassis.14th Feb 1930Box 106 \ 4  scan0120
Solution for out-of-balance 6 inch tyres on 19 inch rims for a 20 HP chassis.18th Feb 1930Box 106 \ 4  scan0121
Comparing Dunlop wheels versus Rudge-Whitworth wheels for the 20/25 model, discussing cost and locking systems.19th May 1931Box 106 \ 4  scan0122
Order for a modified set of 20/25 HP road wheels based on a reduced price proposal from Dunlop.22th May 1931Box 106 \ 4  scan0123
Request to order six road wheels instead of five for a 20/25 HP car destined for France.23th May 1931Box 106 \ 4  scan0124
Increasing a wheel order from five to six for a 20/25 HP car destined for France.28th May 1931Box 106 \ 4  scan0125
Confirming the universal agreement on using simpler, less costly Dunlop wheels for the future 25HP model.28th May 1931Box 106 \ 4  scan0126
Requesting a view on fitting smaller 18-inch wheels to the 25HP model, referencing past issues with the Phantom.1st Sep 1931Box 106 \ 4  scan0127
Possibility of reducing the diameter of the wheels on the 25 HP model.15th Sep 1931Box 106 \ 4  scan0128
Impact of a change in tyre type on car height and proposing solutions with different wheel rims.20th Oct 1931Box 106 \ 4  scan0129
Tyre and wheel specifications for the 25 HP model, focusing on different sizes and their impact on gear ratios.23th Oct 1931Box 106 \ 4  scan0130
Correspondence regarding issues with tyre specifications, rolling radius, and wheel rim sizes for 25HP chassis.26th Oct 1931Box 106 \ 4  scan0131
The adoption of Dunlop twin spoke wire wheels for the 20/25 HP chassis.26th Oct 1931Box 106 \ 4  scan0132
Standardisation of chassis parts, specifically new N.2 Dunlop road wheels with two rows of spokes instead of three.8th Oct 1931Box 106 \ 4  scan0133
Standardisation form for a new chassis part, specifying fitment details and costs.18th Jan 1928Box 106 \ 4  scan0134
Arguing against the unnecessary expense of sealing road wheel hubs on P.2 & 25 HP models.19th Feb 1932Box 106 \ 4  scan0135
Requesting an order for five 18' wheels for the J.III chassis being built in the Experimental Department.22th Feb 1932Box 106 \ 4  scan0136
Method of sealing hubs on Phantom II and 25 HP models as a tamper-proof indicator.23th Feb 1932Box 106 \ 4  scan0137
Recommendation to accept an offer for a set of six old 20/25 wheels considered scrap.14th Jun 1934Box 106 \ 4  scan0138
Recommendation to accept an offer for a set of 6 old type 20/25 wheels removed from a GLN-60 car.14th Jun 1934Box 106 \ 4  scan0139
Confirming an agreement for the sale of wheels from vehicle GLN-60.21th Jun 1934Box 106 \ 4  scan0140
Memo about arrangements for the wheels of vehicle GLN. 60.23th Jun 1934Box 106 \ 4  scan0141
Despatch of five road wheels for Mr. Everndon at Cricklewood.27th Jun 1934Box 106 \ 4  scan0142
The despatch of wheels and tyres for chassis GLN-60, and a query regarding the price agreement.30th Jun 1934Box 106 \ 4  scan0143
The pricing of partly worn tyres with wheels.3rd Jul 1934Box 106 \ 4  scan0144
Letter discussing the performance improvements from new wheels and future design considerations for a Bentley.5th Jul 1934Box 106 \ 4  scan0145
Modifications to a 20/25 chassis by fitting smaller wheels to achieve a low gear ratio effect.15th Feb 1935Box 106 \ 4  scan0146
Confirming the despatch of a set of 6 x 17 wheels and tyres for a 20/25 car.13th Sep 1935Box 106 \ 4  scan0147
Request for the return of two 20/25 HP wheels that were inadvertently sent to Mr. Wyman, which are needed for testing at Lillie Hall.6th Nov 1935Box 106 \ 4  scan0148


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