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).
Departmental memo discussing the company's position and recommendations regarding detachable wheels and rims.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 81\2\ scan0024 | |
| Date | 27th March 1912 | |
| R.R. 476 (50 H) (X 222. 23.1.12). E.P. 1077. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14-15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEGRAMS: "ROLHEADRolls-Royce telegram address," LONDON. TELEPHONES: 1654, 1655, 1656 GERRARD. C40/B27312 DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person addressed. Mr.Johnson: DATE. 27.3.12. Re detachable wheels. With reference to the attached note from Mr. Royce, this has been duly noted by all concerned and Mr. Northey, Mr. Cox and myself agree that a customer's decision as to detachable rims or wheels should as far as possible be unbiassed by us but if our opinion is definitely asked for, then we should say that Vinet or Michelin rims are mechanically strong and more easily carried as spares than the wheel. We should also mention that we are not satisfied with detachable wheels but that in fairness to Messrs. Rudge-Whitworth we should mention that they guarantee their wheels for three years. W.Cowen. Encl: [Stamp] Dossier Reçu le 24 AVR. 1912 Répondu le [Handwritten Notes] H.S. mJB - 21.3 GPC? Jt n. 4.-) / L This sheet must be filed with the correspondence to which it refers. | ||