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).
Requesting authorisation to test two American wheel and tire types on the 25 HP model for future orders.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 19\3\ Scan386 | |
| Date | 20th May 1930 | |
| X7773. To: Sgr from Oy. c.c. W.Ry. c.c. Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} c.c. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c.c. S...r --------------------------- Oy3/DM.{D. Munro}20.5.30. Wheels and Tires - 25 HP. --------------------------- The three propaganda cars are being equipped with standard 19 x 6 well-base rims. Other American orders are beginning to come in for the 25 h.p. however, and furthermore, we are informed that Dunlops are in process of changing to the (slightly wider) American well base rims. In these circumstances might we ask that you should authorise test by the Expl. Dept. on the 25 h.p. of :- (a) Am. 19 x 6 straight-side rims and tires. (b) Am. 19 x 6 well-base rims and tires. Then we can order either of these types for further American orders. Oy. | ||