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Specifications for a 6.00 x 17 India Super 17' Bentley Wheel, including weight and dimensions.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 157\6\  scan0042
Date  17th April 1936
  
X1336

To Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer}

Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /FD. {Frank Dodd - Bodies} 11/JH.17.4.36.

6.00 x 17 IndiaProduction 20 HP. with 4-speed box and Front Wheel Brakes super 17" Bentley Wheel

Weight of cover - 29 lbs. 0 ozs.
" " tube - 3 lbs. 15 ozs.
" " wheel - 22 lbs. 12 ozs.

Max. width of cover. - 6.5/16"
" " " tread. - 4.11/16"

Circumference unladen (a) 35 lbs/sq." -7' 10 3/8"
" laden (1-B-IV ) " -7' 5.11/16"

Total weight complete but unbalanced (no provision)
-55 lbs. 11 ozs.

Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /E. Dodd.
  
  
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