Private company

Palmer Cord Tyres

Former English tyre manufacturer

Palmer Cord Tyres was an English tyre manufacturer created in 1895. In 1914, René Thomas drove a Delage car to victory in the Indianapolis 500, wearing Palmer Cord tyres.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Ruff's guide to the turf (1920) (14592042059)
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Palmer Cord Tyres was an English tyre manufacturer created in 1895. In 1914, René Thomas drove a Delage car to victory in the Indianapolis 500, wearing Palmer Cord tyres.2

Timeline

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