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).
Wheel modifications to increase track width in response to radiator jellying experiments.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 17\7\ Scan077 | |
| Date | 22th July 1930 | |
| X7810. By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} from Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} c. HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Da{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}2/M22.7.30. P.2. WHEELS X. 7810 It will be remembered that when the experiments were in progress to overcome radiator jellying it was proposed to increase the outer centre point of thefront axle by building up the wheels .375 further out. This was going to increase the track .750". We do not know how far this has gone, but we believe the Exp. Dept. were agreed that it was a definite advantage to the steering. Could we have some further information? It affects the rear wheel arch clearances which are now being questioned because it is evident that the same wheels must be used back and front. Is there any likelihood of these wheels being fitted to N.2. series. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | ||