
Society for the protection of the motor industry
Society for the protection of the motor industry IN 1902 Frederick R. Simms, inventor of the joystick and founder of the RAC, was behind the formation of an organisation designed…
DUNLOP WHEELS FOR ” 500s “
Once again Dunlop have risi•ii to a racing occasion and nut& special Elektron disc wheels for 500-‘.e. cars. The first ” 500″ to be equipped with them is Denis Flathees Tillie Flash. These wheels do not incorporate brake drums and bolt on to six studs. They are in two sizes, 2.5 l’y 15 and 3.5 by 15, taking, respeetively, 4.00 or 4.25 and 5.00 or 5.25 tyres. The larger size weighs; only
lb., and costs .£9 7s. 01. These lightweight wheels will greatly enhance the performance and roaciltolding of British Formula 111 cars.