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).
Providing opinions and recommendations on various wheel and rim experiments.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 1\7\ B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page028 | |
Date | 28th April 1913 guessed | |
C O P Y. RS{Sir Henry Royce's Secretary}/B19213 C.J. from F.H.R for Messrs Wormald, Nadin & Hives. Experiment 194/A.{Mr Adams} Sankey Wheels. I never cared for these, my advice is do not use them, wire wheels with all their faults are preferable. Experiment 190/A.{Mr Adams} Riley Wheels. Passable, but I think should be avoided and Dunlop's & Rudge-Whitworth given the preference, they are not so well made or so securely locked as one would wish - this is my impression. Experiment 51/A.{Mr Adams} Sankey Wheels with Michelin Rims. Do not use this combination. Experiment 164/A.{Mr Adams} Vient Rims. Always use Michelin. Summary. Detachable rims - Michelin. Detachable wheels use wire wheels either Dunlop or R.{Sir Henry Royce}-W. Hurry up and get hubs of our make ready for Dunlops. Experiment 16. Dunlop Detachable Wheels. These did so well at Le CanadelHenry Royce's French residence - they were the first wheels that were found tight after a long journey as far as I knew. F.H.R. X15 | ||