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).
Radii at the base of wheel flanges for straight-sided tyres.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 45\1\ Scan063 | |
| Date | 2nd August 1920 | |
| X4050 BY6/H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} 2. 8. 20. Rolls Royce of America Inc. Springfield, Mass. FOR THE ATTENTION OF Mr.OLLEY. c. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. R.{Sir Henry Royce} X4050 X3725 CHASSIS FRONT & REAR AXLE. RE RADII AT BASE OF THE FLANGE ON WHEELS SUITABLE FOR STRAIGHT-SIDED TYRES. Referring to your memo on the above subject, after having carefully read over the various reports, particularly that which was from Mr.Ferguson of the Pierce-Arrow, we wrote to Messrs Dunlop on the subject, and have their assurance that they will add at least .100 radius at the base of the flange where indicated. [Stamp: RECEIVED] BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} | ||