RULER

H1993.461

A ruler in centimetres and inches devised to measure tyres. Ruler indicates 'Tyre size, pilies, maximum load, pressure'. The ruler also indicates 'Rim Size, & Recommended Tyre fittings'. Text on ruler reads 'DUNLOP/ To ascertain the largest sizes of tyres that can be twinned on existing dual wheels place/ the left hand end of the ruler on centre line of one dual tyre and note the centre line/ of the other. Those sizes appearing between the present tyre centres may be fitted if/ existing rim width is suitable. Make certain there is ample clearance between inner / tyre and chassis./ DULOP'. Ruler fold into half the size.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H1993.461
Accession Date: 20 Oct 1993
Credit: Margaret Mendelawitz

Material

Synthetic Polymer/Synthetic/Polymer
Ink/Paper

Measurement

length380mm
width25mm

 


 

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