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Graph showing the effect of tyre deflation on tractive resistance at various speeds using well-worn Canadian Dunlop Cord tyres.


Identifier  WestWitteringFiles\K\June1923\  Scan39
Date  1st July 1923
  
TESTS TAKEN ON 3 EX.
CANADIAN DUNLOP CORD USED
WELL WORN.
T.R
LBS. PER TON
M.P.H
TYRES 30 LBS []
TYRES 30 LBS []
EFFECT OF TYRE DEFLATION
ON TRACTIVE RESISTANCE.
SOFT TYRES INCREASE TRACTIVE RESISTANCE BY 14.0 LBS PER TON.
ROLLS-ROYCE, LIMITED
PRINT ROOM.
1 JUL 23
DERBY
  
  
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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