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).
Arrangement of sending 6 1/2 x 17 covers and tubes from the India Tyre Co. for testing in France.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 82\5\ scan0087 | |
| Date | 20th April 1937 | |
| Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}/IMW.{Ivan M. Waller - Head of Chateauroux} (Chateauroux) 3 13.10. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry{Shadwell Grylls}6/R.20.4.37. We are arranging with the India Tyre Co. to send you some 6 1/2 x 17 covers and tubes. In the event of either Bentley returning to England before these covers arrive, will you please make sure that the 17" wheels and short pendulum lever are on the car which remains in France. You will then be able to give us your views on the handling and wear of the larger tyre. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} | ||