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).
Supply of straight-sided tyres and rims from Goodyear Tyre & Rubber Co. and related experiments.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 159\1\ scan0026 | |
| Date | 21th May 1920 | |
| Bn.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} from Wd.{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead} c. to By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} c. to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} COPY. X.3425 Wd{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead}20/NJ/215.20. X.4050. Goodyear Tyre & Rubber Co. (Gt. Britain) Ltd. X.3725. X.3926 About a week ago I wrote this Co. asking them whether they have already made arrangements, or whether they intend to make arrangements, which will enable them to supply out of stock straight sided (wired on) tyres, 895 x 135, and other standard sizes for straight-sided rims with removeable flange. In reply they have written under date 11th, inst. that they have asked Mr. Jones, their Birmingham manager, to call upon us and explain the whole of this straight-side situation. At the same time they point out that a set of special straight side rims, 32 x 4 1/2" and a set of 33" x 5" Cord tyres have already been sent to Col. Barrington for experimental purposes. I assume that the set of rims and tyres referred to have been received and are being experimented with? As soon as I am advised of the day that Mr. Jones will visit us, I will inform you. Wd.{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead} | ||