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).
Request to test newly obtained Continental over-size tyres on experimental cars.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 81\1\ scan0102 | |
| Date | 26th November 1913 | |
| R.R. 235A (150 H) (V.V. 27.7.11.13) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 0161. Wor{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}/SM3/L261113. Re Continental over-size Tyres. X.917 Hy.{Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer} 26-11-13. At Mr Johnson's request we have obtained 10 Continental over-size tyres:- 3. 895 X 150 Rubber tread. 2. ditto. Steel Studded. 3. 935 X 150 Rubber tread. 2. ditto. Steel Studded. Will you please have these fitted to experimental cars and test them to see whether they are harsh and whether they properly fulfil the functions of a pneumatic tyre, and whether they have the effect of making things on the car rattle etc. We are requesting the Order Office to supply on loan some 935 rims and wheels. p. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} | ||