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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).
Log sheet detailing tyre testing, mileage, routes, and performance remarks.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 45\1\  Scan192
Date  8th April 1921
  
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Date.
Tyres fitted.
Position on car.
Total miles. F.{Mr Friese} R.{Sir Henry Royce}
Daily miles
Route taken.
Remarks.

6.4.21
WGD.4261
WGD.4088
WGD.4257
WGD.4998
O front
N front
O rear
N rear
1400
1400
1400
1400
27
Local test runs.

8.4.21
WGD.4261
WGD.4088
WGD.4257
WGD.4998
O front
N front
O rear
N rear
1665
1665
1665
1665
265
Derbyshire.
Average speed 25 MPH. Roads moderate - noise from tyres more distinct.

FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LTD.

R.R. 29A (OP) TYS H 388. 100-5-21 G 2028
  
  


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