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).
Letter from Rapson Tyre & Jack Coy. Ltd. regarding the standardization and supply of tyres for the 40-50 HP model.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 39\1\ Scan047 | |
| Date | 11th October 1923 | |
| CUSTOMERS' CARS ONLY DRIVEN BY OUR STAFF AT CLIENTS' OWN RISK AND RESPONSIBILITY. X1238 TYRE & JACK MANUFACTURERS BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING DIRECTORS: COL. R.{Sir Henry Royce} HALSEY, CHAIRMAN F.{Mr Friese} LIONEL RAPSON, MANAGING DIRECTOR VICE-ADMIRAL SIR LIONEL HALSEY, G.C.V.O., K.C.M.G., C.B. CAPT. F.{Mr Friese} McKAY HAY, D.O.M. JOHN LOMAX (SECRETARY). RAPSON TYRE & JACK COY. LTD. Tyre Factory : NEW MALDEN SURREY Sales Dept. : 477 OXFORD STREET LONDON TYRE & JACK MANUFACTURERS BY APPOINTMENT TO H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES Telegraphic Address: RAPSONO, NEW MALDEN, SURREY. Code: BENTLEY'S. Telephone: MALDEN 190, 191, 192. Your Ref. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/10.LG. Our Ref. FLR/DLM. Please Quote. 11th October 1923. For attention of E.W.Hines,Esq., Messrs Rolls-Royce,Ltd., D E R B Y. Dear Sirs, Many thanks for your letter of the 8th instant. Although running many Rolls-Royce cars myself, I certainly had no idea that you had standardised the straight side type of tyre on the 40-50 h.p. model and had actually had placed in my room here, 4 - 895 x 150 beaded edge tyres for you to test. Of course, we also make the 33 x 5 straight side, which no doubt you have now standardised on the 40-50 h.p. model in place of the 895 x 150 beaded edge, as well as all other straight side sizes of cord tyres, but at the moment, we have only altered our moulds to the new design into the beaded edge tyre and it will be some 4-5 weeks before the 32 x 4½ is ready. However, as I am exceedingly keen on your testing out Rapson tyres on your car, I have given instructions to our Order Department to despatch you the first set of tyres that come out of the new moulds and this will reach you just before the end of November. Further, I willingly agree to you running these tyres at your recommended pressures and shall be happy to receive your fortnightly report. If my suggestions please you, do not trouble to answer this letter, as I will see the tyres despatched as promised. -1- All communications to be addressed to the Company, not to individuals. | ||