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).
Out of balance issues caused by different brands of tyres and inner tubes.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 4\3\ 03-page15 | |
Date | 21th March 1912 | |
Sir Barrington X401 Cromwell [handwritten] REPORT ON OUT OF BALANCE CAUSED BY TYRES. [Stamped: Partially legible circular stamp reading RECEIVED MAR...] Mr Iadin. March 21st 1912. The outer covers I find are generally quite satisfactory, Continentals and Michelins O.K. Dunlops vary from 2 to 5 ozs out of balance. Inner tubes are out of balance as below [Handwritten notes and signatures below] Tube joints Hobs Hobs Hobs Valves Hobs Hobs Hobs Continental. Michelin. Dunlop. [Handwritten note on right side:] Joints in tubes vary in length Dunlop longer than Michelin CJ [initials] | ||