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).
Internal query regarding the compatibility of balloon tyres with front-wheel brakes and potential clearance issues.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 53\2\ Scan120 | |
| Date | 24th July 1924 | |
| Y4565 To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from BJ. BJ3/H24.7.24. BALLOON TYRES. Can you please let me know whether balloon tyres can be used with front wheel brakes? Do they affect the clearances, or any other parts? B.J. | ||