Tire-size simplification from point of view of motor-car manufacturer, with particular reference to passenger-car field; stress laid on sales value of appearance and consequent reduction of wheel sizes; limit in reduction of wheel diameters nearly reached; lowar demand affects tire size; to present revised S. A. E. recommended practice; variety due to tire improvements; conflicting tire and economic pressure; car-buying public shows little interest.


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    Title :

    Simplification of tire sizes


    Additional title:

    Soc. Automotive Engrs. -- Jl


    Contributors:
    Crane, H.M. (author)


    Publication date :

    1928


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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