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Letter to Avon India Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding tyre squealing on experimental cars and a request for new samples.10th Oct 1940Box 156 \ 3  scan0202
Letter from The Avon India Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding squealing tyres and arranging a competitive tyre test.14th Oct 1940Box 156 \ 3  scan0203
Letter to Avon India Rubber Co. regarding tyre testing, tread pattern modifications and arranging a visit.18th Oct 1940Box 156 \ 3  scan0204
Test record and return instruction for a set of 6.50 x 16 Avon tyres.2nd May 1940Box 156 \ 3  scan0205
Squealing issues with Avon tyres and the consideration of semi-pilotte tyres for a small car, focusing on the impact on steering lock.29th Oct 1940Box 156 \ 3  scan0206
Specification table for S.M.M.T. tyres listing sizes, widths, rim types, load capacities, and inflation pressures.16th Aug 1940Box 156 \ 3  scan0207
Letter from Seiberling Rubber Company discussing the development and testing of wide base tyres pioneered by Firestone.16th Aug 1940Box 156 \ 3  scan0208
Specification table for Avon tyres, detailing sizes, widths, rim types, maximum loads, and inflation pressures.16th Aug 1940Box 156 \ 3  scan0209
Letter from Seiberling Rubber Company regarding the development and testing of wide base tires.16th Aug 1940Box 156 \ 3  scan0210
Letter from a tyre supplier regarding a meeting and the delivery of test tyres for a Corniche model.23th Oct 1940Box 156 \ 3  scan0211
Letter to J.C. Mackay of Avon India Rubber Co. Ltd. confirming a meeting.25th Oct 1940Box 156 \ 3  scan0212
Letter from Avon India Rubber Co. regarding amendments to tyre moulds to address tyre squealing and also discussing wide base tyres.16th Nov 1940Box 156 \ 3  scan0213
Comparison of Michelin Pilote tyres with American wide base rim development, focusing on rim widths, load capacities, and construction.25th Nov 1940Box 156 \ 3  scan0214
Letter from a tyre manufacturer regarding tyre comfort, an American programme, dimensions of 16' tyres, and the supply of test tyres.25th Nov 1940Box 156 \ 3  scan0215
Letter from Seiberling Rubber Company to The Avon India Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the development of wide base tires.2nd Oct 1940Box 156 \ 3  scan0216
Specification table for the Wide Base Rim Program, comparing present and experimental practices for various tire sizes.1st Sep 1940Box 156 \ 3  scan0217
Dimensions and weights table for Avon Standard Silent Tyres (4 ply).18th Nov 1940Box 156 \ 3  scan0218
Specification table detailing the dimensions of Michelin Pilote tyres.12th Nov 1940Box 156 \ 3  scan0219
Proposed alteration to a 650/16 silent mould.12th Nov 1940Box 156 \ 3  scan0220
Blueprint showing the design and dimensions for a 6.50/16 Avon L.P. Passenger Tyre, Type R.B.20th May 1939Box 156 \ 3  scan0221
Blueprint drawing of three different Michelin 'Broadbase' rims.28th Nov 1940Box 156 \ 3  scan0222
Letter from Avon India Rubber Co. Ltd. discussing the two-stage re-cutting of a 6.50/16 tyre mould.28th Nov 1940Box 156 \ 3  scan0223
Letter to The Avon India Rubber Co., Ltd. regarding the testing of their tyres and rims.30th Nov 1940Box 156 \ 3  scan0224
Letter to Mr. Mackay of The Avon India Rubber Co. thanking him for information on tyres and rims and acknowledging receipt of tyres for testing.30th Nov 1940Box 156 \ 3  scan0225
Letter to The Avon India Rubber Co., Ltd. acknowledging expositions on tyres and rims and awaiting tyres for testing.30th Nov 1940Box 156 \ 3  scan0226
Dispatch instruction for returning four Avon tyres for examination to the Avon India Rubber Co.6th Jan 1941Box 156 \ 3  scan0227
Letter to Avon India Rubber Co. returning four tyres from a Bentley for examination, detailing their serial numbers, position, and mileage.5th Jan 1941Box 156 \ 3  scan0228
Letter from a tyre supplier explaining a delivery delay due to a factory breakdown.3rd Dec 1940Box 156 \ 3  scan0229
Letter to Avon India Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a delay in the despatch of tyres.9th Dec 1940Box 156 \ 3  scan0230
Letter from Avon India Rubber Co. Ltd concerning the dispatch of standard and experimental tyres for testing.9th Jan 1941Box 156 \ 3  scan0231
Letter to the Avon India Rubber Co., Ltd. enquiring about a delay in the delivery of special tyres.9th Jan 1941Box 156 \ 3  scan0232
Letter from The Avon India Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a delay in tyre delivery for testing.16th Jan 1941Box 156 \ 3  scan0233
Requesting to charge an invoice from Avon India Rubber Co. Ltd. for £1.6.10.19th Jan 1941Box 156 \ 3  scan0234
Letter from Avon Tyres confirming the despatch of various tyre covers and tubes for testing purposes.20th Jan 1941Box 156 \ 3  scan0235
Letter to The Avon India Rubber Co. Ltd. acknowledging correspondence regarding the supply of tyres.23th Jan 1941Box 156 \ 3  scan0236
Comparative weights analysis of Avon and Dunlop tyres.27th Jan 1941Box 156 \ 3  scan0237
Letter from Avon confirming the despatch of tyres and tubes for testing purposes.27th Jan 1941Box 156 \ 3  scan0238
Requesting an official order for various tyres and tubes from the Avon India Rubber Co. Ltd.28th Jan 1941Box 156 \ 3  scan0239
Testing of new Avon tyres with a modified pattern to eliminate squealing.21th Feb 1941Box 156 \ 3  scan0240
Letter from Avon India Rubber Co. regarding tyre modifications and wide base rim development.2nd May 1941Box 156 \ 3  scan0241
Letter from Avon India Rubber Company discussing tyre and rim fitment specifications and upcoming rim design changes.17th Mar 1941Box 156 \ 3  scan0242
Letter from Seiberling Rubber Company regarding the experimental 'safety rims' used on 1941 Chrysler cars.17th Mar 1941Box 156 \ 3  scan0243
Program for the Passenger Car Tire Wide Rim Meeting sponsored by The Tire and Rim Association, Inc.8th Nov 1940Box 156 \ 3  scan0244
Specification sheet for tire and rim combinations, including recommended, permissible, and experimental options, along with estimated sectional diameters.25th Oct 1940Box 156 \ 3  scan0245
Consensus of experience from large tire companies on the performance of passenger car tires on wide base rims.25th Oct 1940Box 156 \ 3  scan0246
The effects of rim width on vehicle handling, comfort, and tire performance.25th Oct 1940Box 156 \ 3  scan0247
Blueprint detailing Chrysler bead seat contours for 16 inch diameter (and smaller) low pressure balloon tyres.25th Oct 1940Box 156 \ 3  scan0248
Diagram showing the experimental practice for wide base rim contours for passenger car tyres.25th Oct 1940Box 156 \ 3  scan0249
Experimental wide base rim contours for 16 inch passenger car tyres.17th Jan 1941Box 156 \ 3  scan0250
Blueprint showing experimental wide base rim contours for passenger car tyres.25th Oct 1940Box 156 \ 3  scan0251
Cross-section drawings of four different Avon tyre and rim combinations.8th Feb 1941Box 156 \ 3  scan0252
Blueprint showing various Avon tyre and rim cross-sections and their dimensions.8th Feb 1941Box 156 \ 3  scan0253
Blueprint comparing the cross-sections of two different Avon tyre and rim combinations.8th Feb 1941Box 156 \ 3  scan0254
Letter to Avon India Rubber Co. Ltd regarding tyre testing, squealing problems, and scheduling a meeting.6th May 1941Box 156 \ 3  scan0255
Letter from Avon India Rubber Co. Ltd. comparing Buick's tyre and rim specifications for 1941 and 1942 models.12th May 1941Box 156 \ 3  scan0256
Letter to Avon Tyre Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding tyres used in the States.14th May 1941Box 156 \ 3  scan0257
Request to carry out a comparative squealing test between India tyres and the latest tread from Avon.25th May 1941Box 156 \ 3  scan0258
Letter to Doctor Mackay of The Avon India Rubber Co., Ltd., detailing the results of comparative tyre tests.26th May 1941Box 156 \ 3  scan0259
Letter from The Avon India Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding experimental tyres to fix a squealing issue.11th Jul 1941Box 156 \ 3  scan0260
Letter from Avon India Rubber Co. Ltd. discussing a new tyre mould with a different tread pattern.15th Jul 1941Box 156 \ 3  scan0261
Letter to Avon India Rubber Co. regarding unacceptable tyre squeal noise in hot weather.15th Jul 1941Box 156 \ 3  scan0262
Letter from Avon India Rubber Co. Ltd. concerning tyre and rim details for a Standard Bentley Chassis.16th Jul 1941Box 156 \ 3  scan0263
Blueprint detailing the experimental practice for a wide base rim contour for 16 inch passenger car tyres.30th Oct 1940Box 156 \ 3  scan0264
Blueprint diagram for an experimental wide base rim contour for passenger car types.30th Oct 1940Box 156 \ 3  scan0265
Letter from Avon India Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the despatch of four different types of test tyres and their serial numbers.23th Jul 1941Box 156 \ 3  scan0266
Squeal tests for different types of Avon tyres.1st Aug 1941Box 156 \ 3  scan0267
Letter from Avon India Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the performance of a modified 6.50/16 tyre and arranging a follow-up meeting.27th Aug 1941Box 156 \ 3  scan0268
Letter to Avon India Rubber Co. Ltd. enclosing a report on tyres and inviting discussion on recent modifications.21th Aug 1941Box 156 \ 3  scan0269
Typed letter to Dr. I.G. Mackay of The Avon India Rubber Co., Ltd. regarding scheduling a meeting.29th Aug 1941Box 156 \ 3  scan0270
Letter from Avon Tyres regarding the testing of different tyre models to address squealing on corners.16th Sep 1941Box 156 \ 3  scan0271
Letter from the Avon India Rubber Company discussing tyre performance, comparing five-bar and four-bar designs.5th Dec 1941Box 156 \ 3  scan0272
Letter from a tyre manufacturer regarding tyre noise and tread pattern testing.5th Dec 1941Box 156 \ 3  scan0273
Squeal tests for three categories of Avon tyres.16th Dec 1941Box 156 \ 3  scan0274
Testing different Avon tyre types for squeal.16th Dec 1941Box 156 \ 3  scan0275
Cover letter to The Avon India Rubber Co. Ltd. enclosing a report on the behaviour of tyres.22th Dec 1941Box 156 \ 3  scan0276
The squealing performance of special tyres supplied by Avon India Rubber Co.16th Dec 1941Box 156 \ 3  scan0277
Letter from Avon India Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the design and trial of modified tyres.25th Dec 1941Box 156 \ 3  scan0278
Letter from The Avon India Rubber Co. Ltd. reporting the death of 2nd Lieut. S. Lovell-Hewitt.19th Jan 1942Box 156 \ 3  scan0279
Letter of condolence to Mr. Comley on the death of Mr. Hewitt.24th Jan 1942Box 156 \ 3  scan0280
Letter from Avon India Rubber Company regarding experimental passenger tyres being sent for testing.3rd Apr 1942Box 156 \ 3  scan0281
Letter acknowledging receipt of a set of tyres from Avon India Rubber Co. for testing.4th May 1942Box 156 \ 3  scan0282
Article from a series on fuel efficiency, detailing the checks for transmission and wheel alignment.1st Oct 1914Box 156 \ 4  scan0001
Internal memorandum regarding a letter and booklet for a 'Scott Patent Cushdrive' flexible transmission.4th Aug 1921Box 156 \ 4  scan0002
Copy of a letter from Walter Scott offering his patented 'Cushdrive' flexible transmission.3rd Aug 1921Box 156 \ 4  scan0003
Letter discussing a 'chunking' noise in the transmission and its relation to slack in the high-speed dogs and rear spring types.19th Aug 1921Box 156 \ 4  scan0004
Letter regarding engine missing issues, with an attached mirrored copy of a report discussing suspension performance and 'gumptioning'.1st Aug 1921Box 156 \ 4  scan0005
Design and implementation of an 'Anti Groan Device' for existing cars and the 'V' series.22th Dec 1924Box 156 \ 4  scan0006
Source and potential solution for 'groans' on a standard chassis.23th Dec 1924Box 156 \ 4  scan0007
Forwarding a report about transmission groans on 40/50 cars, specifically Sir Mortimer Singer's car.1st Jan 1925Box 156 \ 4  scan0008
The re-testing and diagnosis of a noise issue in car number 68-TM for Sir Mortimer Singer.23th Dec 1924Box 156 \ 4  scan0009
Information about the characteristics of transmission groans to aid in current investigations.5th Jan 1925Box 156 \ 4  scan0010
Coupling sleeve modification for 40/50 cars experiencing groans.9th Jan 1925Box 156 \ 4  scan0011
Diagnosing transmission groans, boominess, and roughness in a vehicle at various speeds.9th Jan 1925Box 156 \ 4  scan0012
The ongoing work on car 68-AU for a transmission drive groan and the delay in its re-delivery.26th Jan 1925Box 156 \ 4  scan0013
10 lbs sample of Whitmore Transmission Compound submitted for trial by George H. Alexander Machinery Ltd.22th Jun 1926Box 156 \ 4  scan0014
Informational leaflet about Whitmore's Spring Composition for protecting automobile springs.22th Jun 1926Box 156 \ 4  scan0015
Promotional leaflet cover for Whitmore Manufacturing Co. lubricants, distributed in the UK by Geo. H. Alexander Machinery Ltd.26th Aug 1926Box 156 \ 4  scan0016
Request to the laboratory for a report on a sample of Whitmore Transmission Compound.26th Aug 1926Box 156 \ 4  scan0017
Letter from a consulting engineer regarding the 'Spontan' Patent Transmission, referencing an article in 'Engineering' magazine.18th Nov 1927Box 156 \ 4  scan0018
Letter to the Managing Director detailing the features and benefits of a 'Spontan' Patent Transmission.18th Nov 1927Box 156 \ 4  scan0019


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