Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Use of American-manufactured wood wheels and a request for rims and tyres. | ||
| View original record | R.H. 235 s (200 T) (S.F. 674. 22-5-19. G. 2374) X3926 oy To R. from Bn. c. to Da. c. to Hs. c. to Oy. Bn4/W29919. RE WOOD WHEELS FOR AMERICA. I send you herewith copy of Oy1/F16.9.19 and of… | ||
| scan0002 | List of demountable rims and tyres sent from the USA for experimental work. | ||
| View original record | S M. 355 a (100 T) (S.F 846 6 S-19) G. 2460 X.3926 Jan. 30th 1920. X.3893 - PARTS SENT FROM THE STATES ON JAN. 30TH. '20 WITH EXPERIMENTAL WORK IS REQUIRED. X.3894. (1) Demountable Rims. Shipped.… | ||
| scan0003 | Control issues with Goodyear tyres when fitted to the rear of a car. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235 a (100 T) (S.F 846 6-8-19) G. 2460 X.3926 16.2.20. Maddocks. X. 3926. GOODYEAR TYRES. C Tests here prove that Goodyear tyres on rear make car difficult to control please confirm these results… | ||
| scan0004 | Driver's report from Le Canadel, France, detailing tyre sourcing, high-speed performance, steering feel, and engine piston rattle. | ||
| View original record | X 3926 Le Canadel, 20.2.20. Mr. Hives, Experimental Dept. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. X. 3743. FE 2. EX CAR. X. 963 1/2 I have been to Nice to-day to take some petrol so that I shall be sure of… | ||
| scan0005 | Analysis of unsatisfactory steering, attributing it to tyre design and lack of shock dampers rather than split rear springs. | ||
| View original record | x 3926 R.R. 855 a (100 T) (S.F. 846. 6-8-19) G. 2460. Extract from R7/G20.2.20. X.963. RE STEERING. X.1295. X.2628. X.3461. I then pointed out that the lateral flexibility of the rear of the car, due… | ||
| scan0006 | Steering and springing tests on a 40/50 chassis, investigating instability issues with Michelin Disc Wheels. | ||
| View original record | X.3926 To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to Bn. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to EP. X.963. X.2628. X.3743. RE STEERING AND SPRINGING ON 40/50 CHASSIS. Hs4/LG20.2.20. X.3482. X.2631. X.3926. X.990. X.1295. We have… | ||
| scan0007 | Report comparing the steering performance of cars fitted with Goodyear and Dunlop tyres. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- We have proved that this complaint is greatly exaggerated when Goodyear rubber, non-skid (x990) covers are on the back wheels. If the standard Dunlop tyres are used, when one knows the… | ||
| scan0008 | Testing split versus solid springs and their effect on steering stability and ride quality. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -3- Hs4/LG20.2.20. The split springs off 49-GB we fitted to 2512. We found that changing over the springs did not materially affect the steering. The only difference we could pick out was that… | ||
| scan0009 | Advising of a stock-out of 895 x 150 tyres from Goodyear Tyre & Rubber Co. and a new despatch date. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 985 B (200 T) (S.F. 624. 22-5-19) G. 2276 X.3926 Hs. Wd/W7/R24.2.20. Feb 24th 1920. We are advised by the Goodyear Tyre & Rubber Co., that they are out of stock of 895 x 150 tyres but they will… | ||
| scan0010 | The delay in obtaining Goodyear tyres for the American Chassis. | ||
| View original record | X.3926 S.F. 84c (100 T) (S.F. 84c 6 S-19) G. 2460 To Wd. from Bn. c. to Hs. c. to Ck. Bn6/W11. 3. 20. X.3926. RE GOODYEAR TYRES. In the Autumn of last year we were very interested in connection with… | ||
| scan0011 | Letter from Goodyear confirming the arrival of tyres and rims and awaiting delivery instructions. | ||
| View original record | COPY. ps 3m x(100 T) (N.F. 846 6.8.19) G. 2460. Regent 3324. (5 lines) "Gotyruco,Westcent. London." GOODYEAR TYRE & RUBBER COMPANY, (Great Britain) Limited. 162, Shaftesbury Avenue, LONDON, W.C.2.… | ||
| scan0012 | Recommendation to purchase Goodyear tyres and rims based on satisfactory experience with the demountable rim. | ||
| View original record | X.3926 To Wd. from Hs. c. to Bn. Hs3/LG15.3.20. X.3926. X.3725. RE GOODYEAR TYRES & RIMS. With reference to the Goodyear tyres and rims mentioned in your Bn6/W11.3.20. We recommend that we buy these… | ||
| scan0013 | Confirming the receipt of springs, locking rings, rims, outer covers, and inner tubes from suppliers. | ||
| View original record | X.3926. Mr. Clark. from O.O. Wd/Dnl/HP29.3.20. X.3461. Please note that we have received from Messrs. G. Salter & Co., West Bromwich., 48 springs N.3576, stores sheet 181632 of the 25th inst. X.3720.… | ||
| scan0014 | Arrangements with Goodyear for the supply and testing of straight-sided tyres and rims. | ||
| View original record | H.H. 253 a 100 Tl (S.P. 272. 16-4-19) G. 2554. X.3926. En. from Wd. c.to By. c.to Hs. c.to FP. X 4050 Wd20/NJ12.5.20. Goodyear Tyre & Rubber Co.(Gt.Britain)Ltd. X3926 X3725 About a week ago I wrote… | ||
| scan0015 | Tyre performance, including pressure, fitting tightness, tread patterns, and noise issues. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -3- X.3926 Hs2/LG1.9.20. Even if it is proved that the tyres last longer with high pressure, we think we have still to reckon the extra wear and tear on the chassis due to the hard tyres and… | ||
| scan0016 | Continued report on tyre noise, mentioning that Wood Milne tyres are particularly bad. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -4- Hs2/LG1.9.20. are bad in this respect, also such tyres as the Wood Milne are very bad for noise. Hs. | ||
| scan0017 | Extract concerning an earthed wiring scheme and obtaining dynamo brushes. | ||
| View original record | X3926 Extract from EFC2/T3.9.20. X.3659. EARTHED WIRING SCHEME. X.3923.b. ------ ---------------------- --------- X.3926. I am obtaining some Le Carbone brushes for the R.R. dynamo. | ||
| scan0018 | Request for arguments to use against Goodyear diamond tread tyres following a conference. | ||
| View original record | S/W X3926 C31/ML/30 9 20 With reference to the question of Goodyear tyres, as decided at the Derby conference, we shall be glad if you will please tell us all the arguments that we can use against the… | ||
| scan0019 | Customer complaint about Goodyear diamond tread tyres affecting vehicle steering. | ||
| View original record | To C. from Hs. X.3926 RE GOODWEAR TYRES With reference to your memo. ref. C31/ML3.9.20., we have one complaint against the Goodyear diamond tread tyres, that is, the fact that they affect the steering… | ||
| scan0020 | Complaint regarding Goodyear tyres causing the car to move sideways, making it difficult to keep straight. | ||
| View original record | W/S. To Cx. from Hs. c. to C. Handwritten: R.F.C. X.3926 Hs9/LG11.10.20. X.3926. RE GOODYEAR TYRES. With reference to your Cx1/WM6.10.20 and C8/ML/5.10.20 also our Hs5/LG2.10.20 attached, we attach… | ||
| scan0021 | Cost of a set of four Dunlop, Goodyear, and Goodrich tyres. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs. X.3926 C1/C22.2.21. 2 x.3926 x.3895 x.990 Re Tyres. Hs2/LGS.2.21. I note contents of your memo. The rate of Exchange must not be forgotten, however. The following is the cost to us of a set of… | ||
| scan0022 | Comparing Goodyear straight-sided tyres with diamond stud clincher tyres regarding car handling. | ||
| View original record | W/S X 3926 To Cx. from Hs. Hs5/LG31.3.21. X 3926 GOODYEAR STRAIGHT-SIDED TYRES. With reference to your Cx8/WM24.3.21 attached. The tyres which were condemned by Derby were the Goodyear diamond stud… | ||
| scan0023 | Letter from Goodyear Tyre & Rubber Company requesting an appointment with Mr. Hives. | ||
| View original record | REGENT 3324 (5 Lines) X3926 "GOTYRUCO, WESTCENT, LONDON." GOODYEAR The Goodyear Tyre & Rubber Company (Great Britain) Limited. 162. Shaftesbury Avenue. London. w.c. 2 IN YOUR REPLY PLEASE QUOTE 27th… | ||
| scan0024 | Letter to Goodyear Tyre & Rubber Co. regarding a requested appointment for Mr. E.R. Preston. | ||
| View original record | X3926 Hs3/LG. 30th. Aug. 1921. The Goodyear Tyre & Rubber Co., 162 Shaftesbury Avenue, London W.C.2. Dear Sirs, For attention of Mr. E.R.Preston. With reference to your letter of the 27th.inst. The… | ||
| scan0025 | Letter from Goodyear Tyre & Rubber Company regarding the testing of Straight Side cord Tyres. | ||
| View original record | REGENT 3324 (5 Lines) "GOTYRUCO, WESTCENT, LONDON." GOODYEAR The Goodyear Tyre & Rubber Company (Great Britain) Limited. 162. Shaftesbury Avenue. London. W.C.2. IN YOUR REPLY PLEASE QUOTE 5th… | ||
| scan0026 | Design flaw in Goodyear detachable rims allowing water penetration and rust. | ||
| View original record | R.R. Film 160 T; (S H. 986, 19-2-21) G. 3009 X3926 BY. from EP. c. to Wd. c. to Hs. c. to E. EP6/H5.9.21. Re Goodyear Straight Sided Tyre Detachable Rims. X3926 The gap of this rim is a feature about… | ||
| scan0027 | Design proposal for a wheel rim spring ring gap to prevent water from getting under the tyre. | ||
| View original record | PRESENT TYPE GAP LETS WATER IN HERE WHERE IT GETS RIGHT UNDER TYRE. PROPOSED TYPE GAP IN WHICH THE MAIN BEAD OF THE SPRING RING FITS CLOSE (CAN BE FILED TO SUIT.) TO PREVENT WATER GETTING IN UNDER THE… | ||
| scan0028 | Letter to the Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. detailing tyre pressure test results and recommendations for cord tyres. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 286A (100 T) (S H. 798, 10-12-20) G. 2947 COPY. X3926 Hsl/LG. 29th. Sept. 1921. Messrs. The Dunlop Rubber Co.Ltd., Aston Cross, Birmingham Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. Paull. Sometime ago… | ||
| scan0029 | Offer to send a car to demonstrate the difference in ride comfort with various tyre pressures. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 282A (100 T) (S.H. 708, 10-12-20) G. 2947 Page 2. If it would be helpful at all, we should be prepared to send a car over to Birmingham in order to demonstrate to you the difference in the… | ||
| scan0030 | Letter to Goodyear regarding tyre pressure tests and recommendations for straight-sided cord tyres. | ||
| View original record | X3926 HsLLG. 30th. Sept. 1921. The Goodyear Tyre & Rubber Co., 162, Shaftesbury Avenue, London W.C.2. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. E.R. Preston. X3926 We should like to have your opinion as… | ||
| scan0031 | Ink impression of a well-worn Goodyear tyre tread from a chassis front wheel. | ||
| View original record | V/3926 FRONT - X3926 Aug. 1923 Goodyear Well worn Tyre 45 lbs/□" Chassis front wheel Loaded with Ballast | ||
| scan0032 | Steering wobble issues caused by Goodyear tyres on the New Phantom chassis. | ||
| View original record | From: "Ps" To: "WHs" copy "Hs" WORKS. " " "WHs" LONDON. X.3926 PsI2/Crn.29.9.26. -1. Oct 1926 shp Re: "Goodyear" tyres. I am unaware if you have had similar experience to my own, but I am against the… | ||
| scan0033 | Condemning Goodyear tyres with diamond tread due to lack of control and ill effects on steering, recommending Dunlop or Michelin tyres instead. | ||
| View original record | X.3926 @ to Thu. To Ps. Paris. from Hs. Hs5/LG1.10.26. GOODYEAR TYRES. Replying to Psl2/Crn29.9.26. The Goodyear tyres with diamond tread were condemned by us a long time ago. The reason we condemned… | ||
| scan0034 | Oversight by the Goodyear Company regarding the suitability of moulds for rims. | ||
| View original record | Hs x3926 RECEIVED 11 DEC Hs. from ROY. c. to HOY/St. ROY5/MG1.12.28 -------------------- The Goodyear Company advise that the Moulds they have available for 20" Rims are not suitable for Well Base,… | ||
| scan0035 | Letter from Paris to Derby regarding the sale or return of two non-standard Goodyear tyres. | ||
| View original record | RECEIVED 29 JAN 1931 x2926. EWP/2I/FAW 27.I.3I To Hs, Derby (attention of GWH) From EWP, Paris With reference to the two Goodyear tyres & tubes size 7.00 x 19, that you left with us on your way from… | ||
| scan0036 | Communication regarding the return of Goodyear tyres for 880 francs to avoid a loss on the deal. | ||
| View original record | 839-6. To EWP. Paris From Hs/GWH. Hs/GWH.4/KT.4.2.31. RE GOODYEAR TYRES. With reference to your letter EWP.21/FAW., we should be pleased if you will let the Goodyear people have the tyres back at the… | ||
| scan0037 | From the Paris office to Derby regarding the sale of two Goodyear Tyres & Tubes for Chassis 24 EX. | ||
| View original record | X3926 EWP/22/FAW 10.2.31 To Hs, Derby (Attention of GWH) From EWP, Paris. Chassis 24 EX 4.2.31. We thank you for your Hs/GWH.4/KT Kindly note that we have sold the two Goodyear Tyres & Tubes for the… | ||
| scan0038 | From Accounts-Sèvres requesting an invoice regarding two returned Goodyear tyres for chassis 24-EX. | ||
| View original record | COPY X3926 To G. from Accounts-Sèvres . Hm/Go3/18.2.31 . Re: Chassis 24-EX. Further to your Hs/GWH4/KT.4.2.31, will you kindly let us have your invoice for: 2 "Goodyear" tyres complete with tubes 7.00… | ||
| scan0039 | Requesting a preliminary report on Goodyear Tyres currently being tested. | ||
| View original record | v HD x3926. To Hs. from ROY ROY3/MG1 8.4.32 Tyres Are you in a position to give a preliminary report on the Goodyear Tyres we are trying out? /please. ROY RECEIVED 1932 MAY 19 | ||
| scan0040 | The development and low-pressure running of Goodyear 'Airwheel' tyres on a Ford car. | ||
| View original record | To Mr. [Strikethrough: Groom] ROY c. to Hs. ---------- 83926. ROY7/MG18.4.32 ----------- You will recollect representatives from the Goodyear Company were over recently in a "Ford" Car fitted with… | ||
| scan0041 | Test report on the mileage and performance of Goodyear tyres compared to Dunlop tyres. | ||
| View original record | Y3926. Roy. From Hs/Lid. Hs/Lid.3/MA.19.5.32. GOOD YEAR TYRES. (Roy.3/MG.18.5.32.) The set of five 6.00 x 19 Goodyear Tyres which we have for test purposes have now completed the following mileage. 4… | ||
| scan0042 | Offer from Goodyear for a free set of tyres. | ||
| View original record | Y3926. To Hs. from ROY. ROY26/MG17.10.32 The Goodyear Company, of Wolverhampton, have allocated 6 sets of Tyres for free distribution amongst various Motor Manufacturers, and one set has been… | ||
| scan0043 | Declining an offer of Goodyear tyres for testing. | ||
| View original record | 83926. ROY. from Hs/Lid. Hs/Lid.2/KT.20.10.32. GOODYEAR TYRES ROY26/MG.17.10.32. We have no wish to accept a set of Goodyear tyres for test. Hs/Lid. | ||
| scan0044 | Request to obtain a set of five Goodyear silent non-skid tread tyres for a Peregrine. | ||
| View original record | 8396. Roy. From Hs/Rn. Hs/Rn.8/MA.13.12.32. We see the Goodyear people have advertised silent non skid tread tyres in this weeks "Motor", page 888. We should like to obtain a set of five for… | ||
| scan0045 | Testing and standardisation of India and Goodrich tyres for experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | X3926. To Hs. from Sg. re Bensport. Sg8/E30.12.32 Copy to WOF. ROI. [text is crossed out] I should like the testing of the experimental cars carried out on India tyres and Goodrich with a view to our… | ||
| scan0046 | Purchase of Goodyear tyres for a Bensport chassis, specifically regarding their claim of a silent non-skid tread. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. From Hs. c. to Wor. c. to Roy. Y3926. Hs. Hs.6/MJ.2.1.33. RE. BENSPORT. Replying to Sg.8/E.30.12.32. We have purchased a set of Goodyear tyres which will be fitted to the first Bensport… | ||
| scan0047 | Internal request to order six Goodyear tyre covers for Buick and Essex cars. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. x3926 Hs/FD.3/KW.6.3.35. Will you please order 6. Goodyear Covers, size 6.25 x 16, for use on the Buick and Essex Cars. Order Nos. 54330 54315. Hs/F.Dodd. | ||
| scan0048 | Order for various experimental Goodyear and U.S. Royaal tyres. | ||
| View original record | x3926 To Roy: Hs/FD.13/KW.13.4.35. Dept. use :- Will you please order for Experimental 4. 6.25 x 16 Goodyear Covers & Tubes. O/No.54315. 5. 7.00 x 16 U.S. Royaal or Goodyear Covers & Tubes.… | ||
| scan0049 | The cause of tyre noise on Spectre cars, identifying uneven tread wear from reverse caster action. | ||
| View original record | FILES. x3976 10.5.35. Spectre Tyre Noise. We have proved that on dry Tarmac roads there is no noticeable difference between Goodyear, Dunlop MA. 2, and Dunlop "90" tyres when new. The reason for the… | ||
| scan0050 | F. Dodd to Roy requesting an order for four Goodyear tyres for a Buick. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. X 1335 Hs/FD.13/KW.12.7.35. Will you please order 4. 6.50 x 16 Goodyear Tyres for use on the Buick. Order No. 54330. We should like to fit these before the holidays. Hs/F.Dodd. | ||
| scan0051 | The order of four Goodyear tire covers for a Graham Car. | ||
| View original record | X1335 To Roy. Hs/FD.2/KW.5.9.35. Will you please order - 4. Goodyear Covers, 7 x 16". for use on the Graham Car. Order No. 54322. Hs/F.Dodd. | ||
| scan0052 | Requesting an order for Goodyear tire covers for a Buick car. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. X1335 Hs/FD.6/KW.23.9.35. Will you please order - 4. 6.50 x 16, Goodyear Covers, for use on the Buick Car. Order No. 54330. Hs/P.Dodd. | ||
| scan0053 | Announcing a meeting to discuss equipment and testing requirements. | ||
| View original record | To ESJ. Rm. Wd. Lov. Dor. CRY X1325 22.1.36. There will be a meeting in RHC's Office at 2.p.m. to-day to discuss Equipment and Testing requirements. RHC/CEP. | ||
| scan0054 | List of chassis equipment to be instructed, detailing various site and equipment works with associated references, remarks, and delivery dates. | ||
| View original record | CHASSIS EQUIPMENT TO BE INSTRUCTED BY EJJ. 17.1.36. Qty. | Details of Equipment. | Our Ref. | EJJ.Ref. | Remarks. | Delivery date. Cold-chamber equipment. | Rm. 7.1.36. | | Agreed Rm. EJJ. to obtain… | ||
| scan0055 | List of instructions for chassis equipment, page 2a, detailing items and actions. | ||
| View original record | CHASSIS EQUIPMENT TO BE INSTRUCTED BY EJJ. Page 2a. Qty. | Details of Equipment. | Our ref. | EJJ.Ref. | Remarks. | Delivery date. | Improved Garage entrance- removal of acetylene plant or oil stores.… | ||
| scan0056 | Phantom III tyre noise tests, comparing Dunlop and Goodyear tyres and the effect of rubber components. | ||
| View original record | To H. c. to Sg. c. to Wor. c. to By. c. to Da. c. to Mx. X1335 Hs/Wym.33/KW.30.9.36. Phantom III Tyre Noise. We have just concluded a series of tyre tests in London on 33-EX car, with the latest type… | ||