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).
Letter from the American branch regarding customer inquiries and concerns about untested Michelin (Budd) and Disteel wheels.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 78\2\ scan0030 | |
| Date | 4th March 1921 | |
| Cyl - G 4321 March 4, 1921 Mr. Claude Johnson, Managing Director, Rolls-Royce Ltd., London, England. Attention: Mr. Hives Dear Sir:- Re: Michelin and Disteel Wheels We should appreciate a report as early as possible on the behavior of American Michelin (Budd) and Disteel wheels, of which trial sets were sent to Derby some months ago. We are having numerous inquiries for both these types from customers, and at present can only tell them that we can-not recommend them, not having tested them ourselves, and that therefore they affect our guarantee. The effect on the riding of the car with American cord tires and these wheels should be especially noted, because we have heard opinions that the disc wheels are not able to absorb shocks as well as wood or wire wheels, and are liable to cause trouble in the running gear. Yours truly, ROLLS-ROYCE OF AMERICA, Inc. Per M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} Olley MO/G CC Mr. Nadin Mr. Bagnall Mr. Hulley Mr. Southern [STAMP] F.H.B. [STAMP] 8N MAR 28 1921 RECEIVED | ||