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From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
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Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding the skimming and re-grooving of two dynamometer tyres.27th Nov 1936Box 157 \ 1  scan0385
Inquiry to Dunlop regarding the delivery of 20/25 silent tread tyres and the status of tests on Phantom Three tyres.9th Jun 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0001
Availability and production of new 'silent tyres' for the 25/30 HP chassis.9th Jun 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0002
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the delivery and testing of silent tread tyres.10th Jun 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0003
Update from the Dunlop Rubber Co. on the delivery schedule for silent tyres for the 25/30 HP chassis.11th Jun 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0004
Urgent order for Dunlop Fort Covers & Tubes.16th Jun 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0005
Letter to Dunlop Ltd. requesting the collection of four Phantom III wheels and tyres from the Experimental Department.19th Jun 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0006
Invoice from the Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. for five tyre covers.19th Jun 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0007
Internal request for five silent tyres for the new trials car GUL-1.19th Aug 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0008
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. arranging collection of four wheels and tyres from the Experimental Department.20th Jun 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0009
Letter to Dunlop Ltd. regarding testing tyre groans and accelerating wear.20th Jun 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0010
Request to despatch special silent Dunlop tyres for chassis GUL.1 to Lillie Hall.22th Jun 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0011
Silent tyres for the 25/30 HP model.22th Jun 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0012
Invoice from Dunlop Rubber Co. for five demonstration tyres to be charged to Sales.23th Jun 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0013
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. arranging the collection of tyre covers for testing.23th Jun 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0014
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. confirming a meeting arrangement with Mr. Grylls.23th Jun 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0015
Correspondence from Dunlop Rubber Co. concerning the production and tooling for 5.00x18 wheels and rims.25th Jun 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0016
Letter to the Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. confirming the intention to standardise a specific 5 x 18' wheel.26th Jun 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0017
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. concerning tyre testing and wear.6th Jul 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0018
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a complaint about tyre types and wear.7th Jul 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0019
Correspondence from Dunlop regarding the location of four wheels and tyres, with a handwritten internal note clarifying their status.8th Jul 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0020
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. clarifying a misunderstanding about returned tyres.10th Jul 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0021
Letter from Dunlop discussing tyre cornering tests and the effects of rim width and pressure.11th Aug 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0022
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. discussing tyre and rim tests for cornering power.12th Aug 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0023
Letter requesting to see test curves for a 5' Phantom III rim.12th Aug 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0024
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. concerning the results of tyre noise tests between Goodyear and Dunlop tyres.14th Aug 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0025
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding proposed tyre and rim width experiments.14th Aug 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0026
Official order to be placed with Messrs. Dunlop for 15 Balance Weight Bases.16th Jul 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0027
Letter to Dunlop Ltd. requesting a supply of 15 balance weight bases for standard Bentley wheels.16th Jul 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0028
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. confirming a matter has been connected with their factory.16th Jul 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0029
Tyre noise on the Phantom III model, comparing Dunlop and Goodyear tyres.17th Aug 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0030
Comparing the noise and wear of Dunlop and Goodyear tyres on a Phantom III car.17th Aug 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0031
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a dimensional issue with wide rim wheels for the Phantom III.18th Aug 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0032
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. enquiring about available tyre sizes for Citroen '40' rims.20th Aug 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0033
Letter to Dunlop Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a temporary order for Michelin tyres for Citroen rims.22th Aug 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0034
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. confirming receipt of a sample wheel and noting a dimensional discrepancy.25th Aug 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0035
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a demonstration to compare the noise of worn versus new tyres.27th Aug 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0036
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. arranging a tyre demonstration to address noise issues.31th Aug 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0037
Letter from F.G.W. King of Dunlop Rubber to G.H. Whyman regarding the rescheduling of a visit.2nd Sep 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0038
Recommendation for Bentley front tyre pressures to improve handling.18th Sep 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0039
Recommendation to set the front tyre pressure to 30 lbs/sq.in. for the 25/30 HP model.18th Sep 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0040
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. arranging co-operation for tests on tyre noise and groans in London traffic.19th Sep 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0041
Tyre noise tests for the Phantom III, comparing Dunlop and Goodyear tyres and the effects of rubber insulating bushes.30th Sep 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0042
Letter to Dunlop Tyre & Rubber Co. regarding worn dynamometer tyres for a Phantom III chassis and a request for re-treading information.2nd Oct 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0043
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the continued use and potential replacement of worn solid tyres on a dynamometer test machine.6th Oct 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0044
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. proposing special lightweight 5.00 x 18 rims for the Phantom III model.6th Oct 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0045
Letter to The Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a potential typing error in wheel weight and a request for cost estimates for light alloy rims.8th Oct 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0046
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the preparation of costs for lightweight 5.00 x 18 rims.9th Oct 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0047
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. discussing test results on tyre cornering force and rim width.10th Oct 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0048
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. concerning figures for 15° slip and cornering force.10th Oct 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0049
Graph illustrating the variation of cornering force with different rim widths for various tyres on a dry concrete surface.26th Jun 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0050
Graph showing the relationship between slip angle and lateral force.26th Jun 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0051
Letter to Dunlop Rubber requesting further data on tyre cornering power and vertical deflection rates.19th Oct 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0052
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. providing comparative weights of Wire and Spoked Disc wheels.14th Oct 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0053
Letter from Dunlop comparing the weights of Magna Wire Wheels and Spoked Disc wheels.14th Oct 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0054
Letter from Dunlop regarding the supply of experimental Hiduminium Rims.14th Oct 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0055
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. concerning the production, timeline and tooling costs for 10-gauge light steel rims and existing 5.00x18 rims.15th Oct 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0056
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the delivery of light alloy rims and information on wheel weights.15th Oct 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0057
To Roy regarding the £100 tool cost quoted by Dunlop for producing experimental wide rims for the Phantom III.16th Oct 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0058
Letter from Dunlop detailing the weights of various rim designs for Bentley and Rolls 25/30 chassis.26th Oct 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0059
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. concerning 10 gauge rims for the Phantom III and American rim construction.26th Oct 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0060
Letter to The Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. inquiring about performance data for lighter P3 5' rims.27th Oct 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0061
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. concerning the specifications and performance of improvised wheels and rims.29th Oct 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0062
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. providing rim section data for various Buick models.30th Oct 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0063
Letter to Dunlop requesting tyre cornering power data and inquiring about tyres for independent suspension.31th Oct 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0064
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. concerning the delayed dispatch of a set of five Bentley wheels with Hiduminium rims.3rd Nov 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0065
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. concerning tyre cornering power and deflection tests.4th Nov 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0066
Letter to Messrs. Dunlop & Co. Ltd. regarding the dispatch of a 6 x 17 India cover on loan.5th Nov 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0067
Request to despatch one 6 x 17 India tyre to Messrs Dunlop & Co. Ltd. in Birmingham.5th Nov 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0068
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. concerning rim fitment on Buick models and the material gauges of tyres.5th Nov 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0069
Letter from the Experimental Department to Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. regarding the measurement of cornering power for an India Dunlop 90 tyre.5th Nov 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0070
Letter to the Dunlop Rubber Co. to arrange a visit to discuss wide rim experiments and faulty hubs.10th Nov 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0071
Order for 15 - 5 X 18 wheels from Dunlops for experimental cars.13th Nov 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0072
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding Centre Lock wheels, axle types, and potential weight savings for a Bentley chassis.16th Nov 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0073
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the manufacture of 5.00x17 72.V wheels for a Bentley chassis.16th Nov 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0074
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding their inability to manufacture specific Michelin wheels and their search for alternative suppliers.18th Nov 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0075
Letter from Dunlop discussing arrangements for the inspection and costing of solid dynamometer test tyres.18th Nov 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0076
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. regarding a sketch for new 5 x 17 wheels and tyre clearance.18th Nov 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0077
The despatch of two dynamometer wheels with solid tyres to The Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd.19th Nov 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0078
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the despatch of two dynamometer wheels for inspection.19th Nov 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0079
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the receipt and processing of two dynamometer wheels.23th Nov 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0080
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a new wheel track alteration and production details.23th Nov 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0081
Letter to Dunlop Rim & Wheel Co. requesting wheels for an experimental chassis, referencing two different drawing numbers.24th Nov 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0082
Letter from Dunlop discussing tyre cushioning capacity, cornering forces, and the effects of rim width and inflation pressure.27th Nov 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0083
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. discussing axle camber settings and cornering force tests.1st Nov 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0084
Graph showing the cushioning capacity of a 6.00-16 Fort '90' tyre at various inflation pressures and rim widths.1st Nov 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0085
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. discussing tyre cornering power, rim width, and planned tests on a Phantom III.1st Dec 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0086
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. to W. A. Robotham concerning the examination of tyres and a congratulatory note on a promotion.5th Dec 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0087
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding complaints of noisy silent tread tyres on the 25/30 model.2nd Dec 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0088
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. enquiring about tyre safety and standardisation for a Bentley.7th Dec 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0089
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding the delivery and fitting of tyres to Bentley wheels.8th Dec 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0090
Letter from Dunlop regarding a misunderstanding about the suitability of 6.00-17 tyres for a chassis.8th Dec 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0091
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding tooling for wheel production.8th Dec 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0092
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. to W.A. Robotham regarding the examination of returned tyres and arranging a meeting.10th Dec 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0093
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. regarding a meeting to discuss Dominion Centipede Tread Tyres.11th Dec 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0094
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the development and pricing of a commercial vehicle disc wheel.14th Dec 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0095
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. concerning tyre and rim width tests, including for a Phantom III car.14th Dec 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0096
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. inquiring about the road testing status of Hiduminium Bentley wheels.14th Dec 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0097
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding a delay in the delivery of special wheels.15th Dec 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0098
Letter from Dunlop regarding a customer complaint of rapid tyre wear and difficulty in tracing the contact.15th Dec 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0099


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