Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a drawing of an experimental front axle and tyres.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 157\1\ scan0190 | |
| Date | 15th March 1935 | |
| X40570 Exptl. Dept. Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Gry. {Shadwell Grylls} 28/KW. 15th March, 1935. The Dunlop Rubber Co.Ltd., Fort Dunlop, Erdington, Birmingham. For the attention of Mr. Price. Dear Sirs, We send you herewith an arrangement drawing of an experimental front axle on which we have at the present time 7 x 18 wheels and tyres. We should like to try 6.5 x 16 tyres. Will you please give us your views as to whether this can be done, having regard to the possible fouls with brake drums and steering connections. At the same time, will you let us know the weight of such a wheel and tyre. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. | ||
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