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).
Addition of a radius to the wheel flange base for straight-sided tyres.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 159\1\ scan0044 | |
| Date | 2nd August 1920 | |
| R.FC. X 3725 BYG/H2.8.20. Rolls-Royce of America Inc. Springfield, Mass. FOR THE ATTENTION OF MR. OLLEY. c. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. R.{Sir Henry Royce} X.3725 CHASSIS FRONT & REAR AXLE. RE RADII AT BASE OF THE FLANGE ON WHEELS SUITABLE FOR STRAIGHT-SIDED TYRES. Referring to your memo. on the above subject after having carefully read over the various reports, particularly that which was from Mr. Ferguson of the Pierce-Arrow, we wrote to Messrs. Dunlop on the subject and have their assurance that they will add at least .100 radius at the base of the flange where indicated. BORN HOSKINS (Faint Stamp) BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} R.R. 288A (100 T.) (S.G. 648. 19-2-20) G 2618 | ||