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 Dunlop regarding the production feasibility of specific disc wheels and tyres.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 159\1\ scan0362 | |
| Date | 11th August 1938 | |
| 1370 DUNLOP RUBBER CO.,LTD. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "DUNLOPS,PHONE,BIRMINGHAM" TELEPHONE: ERDINGTON 2121 (P.B.X) EXTENSION NO. 395. YOUR REF: Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}2/MH.{M. Huckerby} OUR REF: HEP/HM.{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs}728.D. FORT DUNLOP ERDINGTON BIRMINGHAM 24 Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd., DERBY. For the attention of C.H.Grylls, Esq. 11th August, 1938. Dear Sirs, In reply to your letter of the 10th August, we would mention that it would not be possible to produce 5.00x16 Disc wheels, GB.3874, from the tools which we are preparing for the 4.50x16 wheels, as the well depth of the two rims is different and the diameter of the centre pressing varies accordingly. We are, however, investigating the most economical way of meeting your requirements and hope to be in a position to write you again within the next day or so. Meanwhile, the information you require on 6.50-17 and 7.00-18 tyres is engaging our attention, and here again we shall write you as quickly as possible. Yours faithfully, For DUNLOP RUBBER CO., LTD. H.E.Price Manager - Car Manfrs. Divn. [Logo: 1888 1938 DUNLOP 50 YEARS OF GROWTH] | ||