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).
From Maurice Olley regarding the decision to use 19 x 7 straight side tires for the L.H. PII.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 19\3\ Scan139 | |
| Date | 13th January 1930 | |
| ROLLS-ROYCE OF AMERICA, INC. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. X7772 POST RECEIVED JAN 25 1930 OY-6 Jan. 13, 1930 To: Mr. E.W. Hives Mr. R.W.H. Bailey Cc- Mr. A.G. Elliott Mr. B.I. Day Mr. Southern (Eng.) Mr. Ross Mr. Burton From: Mr. Olley WHEEL & TIRE SIZES Please note attached copies of my note of Dec. 16, and reply from U.S. Rubber Co. I think this fully explains the present tire situation and justifies us in concentrating on 19 x 7 straight side tires for L.H. PII. This also answers Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}4 of Jan. 1/30. Very truly, Maurice Olley Maurice Olley M Encl: 2 | ||