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 Avon Special Tyres 6.50 x 16.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 156\3\ scan0089 | |
| Date | 23th January 1939 | |
| 1331 400b COPY FOR FILES. 23.1.39. re Avon Special Tyres 6.50 x 16. These tyres were tried out on 7.B.5. in wet weather conditions, and much to the writers surprise proved better than their tread pattern would suggest. Good points were, reduced noise when cornering fast, excellent for road adhesion when cornering fast on wet roads, and general quietness. These tests were with new tyre of course, and a further report will be submitted with the tyres in a half worn stage. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} | ||