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).
Letter from Rapson Tyre & Jack Company, Ltd. regarding tyre performance and aspirations for standardization.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 39\1\ Scan152 | |
| Date | 25th August 1924 | |
| RAPSON TYRE & JACK COMPANY, LTD. CONTINUATION SHEET No. 2. 25/8/24. Messrs. Rolls Royce Limited, DERBY. As you previously informed us that the Rapson tyres you are still testing on your 20 h.p. model in England had given better average mileages than any make you had tried hitherto, I am naturally gratified, as the latest entrant into the industry, to see the tyres which bear my name doing so well when opposed to such world famous pioneer makes as Dunlop. You are probably aware similar results are being experienced in the International races. In spite of foregoing, I am still a long way from being satisfied with my tyre, and like your good selves, I shall continue my efforts in trying to keep in front in the hopes that one day, I shall have the honour of seeing the Rapson tyre standardised on Rolls Royce cars. With kind regards to all my old friends at the Works, I beg to remain, Yours truly, F.{Mr Friese} Lionel Rapson GOVERNING DIRECTOR. | ||