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).
Report on Balloon tyres and an agreement with Dunlop to supply smaller sets for 20 HP and 40/50 HP cars.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 53\2\ Scan089 | |
| Date | 23th January 1924 | |
| WOR.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} from Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Y4565 BALLOON TYRES. Y4565 / x980 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}4/LG23.1.24. With reference to letter from Mr. Fuller, Springfield dated 7th. inst. attached. We sent a complete report on Balloon tyres (copy to CJ) ref. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}1/LG21.1.24. We stated in that report that Messrs. Dunlop have agreed to supply us with further sets of Balloon tyres which are 1" less in diameter for both 20 HP. and 40/50 HP. cars. When we have received these tyres we will supply the necessary information as regards the reduction in turning circle. Particulars of the turning circle with balloon tyres were sent to CJ. ref. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}4/LG1.12.23. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||