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).
Proposal for ordering two sets of Peregrine wire wheels and tyres, with details from Dunlop on the available tyre type.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 157\1\ scan0021 | |
| Date | 15th March 1932 | |
| E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} RECEIVED Y4050. ROY{Sir Henry Royce}/MS3/P.15.3.32. RE PEREGRINE WHEELS & TYRES. With reference to recent conversation regarding Small Diameter Tyres, we propose ordering:- 1 set of 5 wire wheels 18" diameter, suitable for 5.50" tyres. 1 set of 5 ditto 17" diameter, suitable for 6.00" tyres. We attach hereto a copy of a letter we received yesterday from Messrs Dunlop, from which it will be noted that the moulds they have in hand for the 17" 6.00" tyres are of the "Fort" Triple Stud type (not "Silent" type.) Please advise if this will be suitable for your test purposes. Roy.{Sir Henry Royce} ENCLOSURE Nº 479 | ||