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 to Dunlop Rubber Co. enquiring about the correct directional fitting of tyre treads.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 45\1\ Scan111 | |
| Date | 6th October 1920 | |
| R.R. 988A (100 T) (S.H 159. 11-8-20) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 280 X.4080 Hsl/LG6.10.20 RECEIVED OCT 7 1920 6th. Oct. 1920. Messrs. The Dunlop Rubber Co+Ltd., Aston Cross, Birmingham. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. W. Bond. With reference to the tyres which were fitted to the wheels of the car which was sent to Birmingham on the 5th.inst., we wish to know whether there is a definite way for the tread of these tyres to run as at the present moment they are fitted - two tyres running with the treads one way and the other two the opposite way. Yours faithfully, | ||