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 Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. regarding the lightening of a 4.50x16 rim and confirming no further action is required.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 159\3\ scan0046 | |
| Date | 21th April 1939 | |
| 1370 DUNLOP RUBBER CO.,LTD. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "DUNLOPS,PHONE,BIRMINGHAM" TELEPHONE: ERDINGTON 2121 (P.B.X) EXTENSION No. 395. YOUR REF: OUR REF: HEP/HM.{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs}1053. FORT DUNLOP ERDINGTON BIRMINGHAM Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd., DERBY. For the attention of S.H.Grylls, Esq., 21st April, 1939. Dear Sirs, Referring to our conversation at Derby on the 14th, when the question of lightening our present 4.50x16 rim was raised, this matter has received the attention of our Works, and they feel it inadvisable to offer a lighter gauge than 10-g.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} in which the rim is at present manufactured, in view of the capacity of the tyres normally fitted to this rim, and which are under consideration by you. This confirms our telephone conversation on the 20th, and we understand that you do not, at this juncture, wish us to take any further action. Yours faithfully, For DUNLOP RUBBER CO., LTD. H.E.Price Manager, Car Manfrs. Division. | ||