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).
Test report on Dunlop Balloon Tyres fitted to car 98-NK, detailing issues including a broken windscreen and steering wobbles.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 73\3\ scan0267 | |
Date | 11th December 1924 guessed | |
SHEET 13. TEST NO. Xl. DUNLOP BALLOON TYRES - 98-NK CAR. Windscreen broken - otherwise no trouble. MILEAGE 1,007 Riding comfort increased considerably, but violent steering wobbles occur at high speed. Tyres show no signs of wear after - 1,007 miles. TEST NO. Xll. Returning car to port - 98-NK. No trouble. MILEAGE 597 | ||