1910 Cycle and Motorcycle Exhibition: Tyres
Note: this is a sub-section of the 1910 Cycle and Motorcycle Exhibition
Extracted from the Cycle and Motor Trades Review
Avon India Rubber Co.
Melksham, Wilts. Stand No. 115.
No fewer than five types of studded pattern motor-cycle tyres are shown on this stand, of which the hexagonal studded tyre is the chief line. The company for some time past have given considerable attention to the question of non-skidding covers, and have succeeded in producing tyres which may legitimately claim to be amongst the very best in this category.
A tyre which was brought to our notice, the Avon 1910, has a tread which should form an efficient non-skid. The tyre is especially thick on the tread, and two deep ridges support a row of large circular rubber studs. In addition to the exhibit of motor-cycle tyres mentioned, there is a big array of ordinary cycle tyres at all prices, and a large number of rubber sundries of all descriptions.
W. and A. Bates, Ltd.
St. Mary's Mills, Leicester. Stand No. 24.
This is one of the oldest firms in the tyre trade, and of course were well-known rubber manufacturers long before pneumatic tyres came upon the scene. Their stand at Olympia is at once comprehensive and attractive. There is a big array of all kinds of cycle carrier and motor-cycle tyres, as well as special tyres for export purposes. Cycle and motor rubber sundries are also shown in big variety.
Calmon Asbestos and Rubber Works, Ltd.
1 Trinity Place, Tower London, E.C. Stand No. 252.
Cycle tyres of exceptionally low price—indeed as low as 2s. 6d. - up to 10s. 6d. are shown on this stand. The "Unicum" cover is, we understand, very popular in the trade, and has given a considerable amount of satisfaction wherever it has been sold.
Capon Heaton and Co., Ltd.
Stirchley, nr. Birmingham. Stand No. 97.
This company make a speciality of tyres of all descriptions with or without name on tread, and their exhibit consists of a big variety of covers and inner tubes. There is, also, every description of rubber goods appertaining to the cycle trade, such as gaiters. brake rubbers, pedal rubbers, repair' bands and plasters. Mention should also be made of the Capon Heaton Zeppelin golf balls, which have already been well received by the wholesale trade.
The Clipper Tyre Co.
Birmingham. Stand No. 18.
Every type of tyre for every type of cyclist. was shown on the Clipper stand, in addition to a wide range of rubber accessories, in which the Clipper Tyre Co. do an enormous trade all over the world. A new tyre of considerable merit introduced during the past season is the Reflex-Clipper "Ideal," which is made in either beaded edge or wired-on type; the specification of this tyre is that there is a thickened tread of special rubber, while the sides or walls are protected by a thin and highly flexible coating of rubber. By this is obtained not only great durability and freedom from puncturing, but the very greatest flexibility. The non-slipping tread is of a special design, does not easily wear off, and consequently retains to the full its non-slipping properties.
Other tyres exhibited are the Reflex Clipper Standard type, the Reflex Clipper "Sprint" Tubular type and the Reflex Clipper Speed tyre, the last being a very popular road-racing tyre, and its freedom from puncture being one of its strongest characteristics. Then there are the Scott, the Clipper Juvenile, the Clipper Carrier, and the Lettered Tread design tyres, the last being a guaranteed tyre made for low-priced machines.
The whole of these tyres are made in the two standard types of beaded or wired edges, with the exception of the "Sprint" tyres, these being tubular, and the Carrier tyres, which are only made in the wired type.
For motor-cycles the Clipper Co. are introducing an entirely new tyre constructed on car tyre lines, so that the maximum of lateral strengths is obtained. Clipper detachable inner tubes and a large variety of accessories are also shown.
Components, Ltd.
Bournbrook, Birmingham. Stand No. 230.
A section of the accessories stand of Components. Ltd., was devoted to a big display of Liberty tyres in various patterns. There were the famous Liberty Record and Gossamer tubular tyres for path and road racing. These tyres have been extra- ordinarily successful during the past season, and in one or two particulars have been improved for the new year. Another tyre of outstanding merit is the "Liberty A.D. 1888," which carries a two years' guarantee; then there are the Liberty which have been put on the market in order to supply the demand which undoubtedly exists for a tyre of good quality for bicycles at competitive prices. In regard to the Buccaneer tyre, this has a special tread similar to that employed on the well-known Palmer motor-cycle tyre. The tread is extremely thick, stands up well, and should prove a very effective non- slipper.
Of course, there was, as usual, a very fine array of ordinary Palmer tyres, both for motor-cycles and for cycles, made up with various treads, and with the celebrated cord foundation. This year, in order to meet the demand which exists for a tyre suitable for rims of foreign make, the Palmer Company are making a pair of 650 x 65 mm. A demonstrating and testing machine was also shown.
J. Pedley and Son, Ltd.
Great Charles Street, Birmingham. Stand No. 98.
Among the tyres exhibited on this stand are the Oxford Special, the Oxford, the State, the Colonial, the International, the Leicester, the Sackville, the Challenge, and the Vim. The first-named is a fully guaranteed tyre up to 10 000 miles, and the other tyres are guaranteed for various other periods. In addition to this area exhibit of tyres proper, there is a large variety of tubes and sundry rubber goods. A new line for 1911 is the Pedley Tim, Rib motor-cycle tyre. a very neat and very well-made article.
The Peter Union Tyre Co.
190-192 Great Portland Street, London, W. Stand No, 25.
Peter Union tyres in various grades for cycles and motor-cycles were shown in large display on this stand. They include the twin ribbed, double grip, rubber non-skid tyres, steel. studded and leather tread non-skid tyres, ordinary tread heavy pattern tyres. in addition to puncture-proof bands and butt-ended and endless extra strong inner tubes.
A distinct novelty wan shown in a Voiturette tyre with 650 x 65 max.; this tyre has been made for side cars, and as there is an undoubted demand for s tyre specially made for this sort of work, the Peter Union will no doubt become very popular.
The steel-studded motor-cycle tyre, which is already well- known amongst motor-cyclists as a thoroughly reliable and "live" tyre, wan also shown, and amongst other patterns there was the all-rubber tyre, which possesses extra strong walls and thickened tread, and the well-known twin rib, double grip tyre, which is a capital non-slipper.
The Rom Tyre and Rubber Co. (1909), Ltd.
31 Brook Street, Holborn, E.C. Stand No. 22.
The 1911 tyres of this well known firm include a speciality which the company expect will be very popular. This is a side car tyre with 26in. x 3in. periphery, made to fit on a 26in. x 2in. rim. This tyre is for use on heavy motor bicycles with side car, and has an extra heavy casing as a protection against the side strain to which this type of tyre is subjected. Other Rom tyres include the "Combination," which has a double non-skid tread, consisting of steel studs and rubber bars arranged in diagonal form. There is also a rubber' studded non-skid, which is made in two parts, heavy and light, and the rubber bar non-skid corrugated and round treads. There are also bands for re-treading, and a large number of tubes, both butt-ended and endless.
Rich Patent Detachable Air Tube Co.
High Street, Crawley, Sussex. Stand No. 241X. Annexe.
The "Rich " detachable air-tubes were the first of their kind, and although it is sonic eight years since they were first exhibited, they still stand alone, and are the acme of' air-tube comfort and convenience, especially for the motorcyclist; in fact, when the "Rich" tube is employed, there is little need for the detachable fork-ends, now being fitted. The tube can be removed and replaced in five minutes, and it must be remembered that it is not a butt-end pattern, but permits the air to pass round the tube in the ordinary manner, the joint is now so neat that it is impossible to detect its. position when the tyre is inflated, so that it is clear that there is no loss in resilience, and no possibility of " bumping," a thing that frequently happens with butt-ended tubes. In addition to the air-tube, the company have a new motorcycle tyre, having a heavy corrugated tread, and a most reasonably priced tyre for pedal machines. We would draw the attention of agents to the special bonus scheme offered by the firm.
The See Band and Tyre Co., Ltd.
18 Charing Cross Road, London. Stand No. 272 Annexe.
This is a motor car tyre designed on novel lines, the cover itself being made up of sections, overlapping and fitting into, each other. It is claimed for this tyre that great economy is achieved; it cannot burst, and is extremely easy to fit.
Self-Sealing Rubber Co., Ltd.
Hermetic Works, Ryland Street, Birmingham. Stand No. 103.
In addition to the self-sealing air tube, which is a standard' article of the company, there is a large number of the now well-known Hermetic cycle tyres in various grades and new patterns to be seen on this stand. The Hermetic Special non-skid cover, for both cycles and motor-cycles, is a capital non-slipper. It is so made that the edges of the non-slipping tread are always projecting at a different angle, so that should one portion of the tyre slip, that slip is immediately taken up by the next projection. The self-sealing air tube is constructed on the principle of a portion of the circumference of the tube being under compression, so that should any penetrating object pierce the tube, the tendency of the rubber is to close together, and thus prevent the egress of air. In addition to tyres proper, there are a large number of rubber goods, such as tyre repair outfits, repair hands, motor-cycle tyre gaiters, valve attachments, and general cycle and motor-cycle rubber goods to be seen.
The Sirdar Rubber Co., Ltd.
21 Crawford Street, London, W. Stand No. 236X. Annexe.
Amongst the novelties awaiting the inspection of the agents in this office was a motor-cycle tyre with a reinforced grooved tread, and a reinforced steel-studded non-skid, which is made in two parts, heavy and light, and the rubber bar non-skid corrugated and round treads. There are also bands for re-treading, and a large number of tubes, both butt-ended and endless.
Sirdar standard covers with various treads are also shown. and it is worthy of note that the company are now making a special quality cycle cover with an increased guarantee up to 15 months.
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