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).
Directive to change the wheel rim size from the standard 21' to 20' for the SS. Chassis - J.2. Series.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 17\7\ Scan027 | |
| Date | 4th May 1929 | |
| X7810. BY/IWD. BY/HES. c. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} C. G.C. BY4/N.4.5.29. Wire Wheels for SS.{S. Smith} Chassis - J.2. Series. ------------------------------------------ Please note that it has been definitely decided that we shall use wheels having 20" rims in place of the standard 21". D.O. must issue instructions based on this information as quickly as possible. BY/ [Signature] | ||