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Tyre mileage report for 20-25 HP demonstration cars, detailing total mileage and estimated pattern life.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 157\1\  scan0361
Date  5th May 1936 guessed
  
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Total mileage of all tyres - 4,664, on demonstration work mostly in London.
No wheel changes.

Estimated front tyre pattern life - 17,000 miles.
" rear " " - 11,500 "

3. 20-25 h.p. (Semi eliptic springs front and rear).

Chassis No. CBJ. 16. Registration No. BYU. 159.
6.00/19 Fort '90' tyres with buffed shoulder studs.
Pressures varying between 30-35 lbs according to type of work.
Total mileage of all tyres - 5,693, on demonstration work mostly in London.
No wheel changes.

Estimated front tyre pattern life - 22,000 miles
" rear " " - 9,500 "

4. 20-25 h.p. (Semi eliptic springs front and rear)

Chassis No. GBJ. 17. Registration No. BYU. 160.
6.00/19 Fort '90' tyres with buffed shoulder studs.
Pressures varying between 30-35 lbs according to type of work.
Total mileage of all tyres - 4,528, on demonstration work mostly in London.
No wheel changes.

Estimated front tyre pattern life - 18,500 miles.
" rear " " - 9,000 "
  
  
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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