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The performance and fitment of Continental over-size tyres.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 81\1\  scan0103
Date  15th December 1913
  
R.R. 235A (150 H) (V.V. 27.7.11.13) G. {Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 0161.
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Wor {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} /Hy {Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer} 12/L151213.
Dec.15th.1913.

Continental Over-size Tyres.

We have two sets of these fitted to cars and in use.
One set is 895 X 150 and fitted on 895 X 135 rims.
The other set is 935 X 150 and are fitted on 935 X 135 rims.

The first-size seem reasonable tyres to use and should give more comfortable riding than the usual 135 m {Mr Moon / Mr Moore} /m size.
The 935 X 150 size are fitted to 2300 car and as regards wear and comfort they appear to be satisfactory so far as we have tried them. I do not recommend this large size however, as the use of them reduces the steering lock considerably.

Hy. {Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer}

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MADE AT CROXLEY
  
  
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