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).
Experimental testing of balloon tyres on straight-sided rims for the 20 HP model.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 53\3\ Scan028 | |
| Date | 10th March 1927 | |
| To Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} from Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rn.{Mr Robinson} c. to BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} c. to Bs.{A J. Barnes - Assistant Manager} X4565 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/RnL/LG10.3.27. BALLOON TYRES. We have never tried balloon tyres on straight sided rims on the 20 HP. Therefore, while we can see no objection to their use, we propose to try them out on an experimental car before we let you have our definite recommendation on the subject. We will try to get a test through as soon as possible. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rn.{Mr Robinson} | ||