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).
Which types of wheels should be forbidden, focusing on steel artillery wheels and their suitability for front brakes.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 53\3\ Scan162 | |
| Date | 3rd April 1924 | |
| To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from BJ. 44886 BJ5/H3.4.24. STEERING OF ALL CARS. With reference to Hsl/Lw1.4.24, we have written to By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} and E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} to-day on this subject, as attached copies. With reference to CJ's note on H1/M29.3.24, reading "What makes of wheels should be forbidden?" we gather from your reply that steel artillery wheels are the chief difficulty. Are there any other makes of wheels which should be forbidden for the present, please? Doubtless By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} will be ascertaining how soon steel artillery wheels can be made to suit front brakes, as this matter is of great importance. B.J. Encl: Copy of By6/P31.3.24 (Artillery type wheels, both steel and wood, for new detachable design). Copy of BJ6/H2.4.24. (Fitting front wheel brakes to cars fitted with artillery wheels). BJ2/H3.4.24. | ||