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Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. to Mr. W. A. Robotham arranging a meeting.11th Oct 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0200
The performance, noise issues, and replacement arrangements for new pattern Dunlop tyres.25th Oct 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0201
Procurement of Dunlop tyres for Trials Cars and the use of the old worn tyres.28th Oct 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0202
Internal request to order ten 6.50 x 17 Dunlop tyre covers and tubes.1st Nov 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0203
Dunlop tyres for Phantom III and 25/30 models, comparing the old '90' tyre with a new 2000 tooth version.18th Nov 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0204
Arranging a new tyre supply from Dunlops and inquiring about the status of ongoing tyre trials.22th Nov 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0205
Official order be sent to Dunlops for specific tyres.22th Nov 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0206
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. discussing tyre options, testing, and supply for various chassis models.23th Nov 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0207
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. concerning tyre mileage and the availability of new Fort tyres.23th Nov 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0208
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. authorising the use of a Skid Pan for tyre testing.1st Dec 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0209
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding an agreement for tyre testing on the Skid Pan.2nd Dec 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0210
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding a visit to demonstrate work on a Skid Pan.3rd Dec 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0211
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. proposing a meeting to discuss outstanding items regarding wheels.3rd Dec 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0212
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. proposing new dates for a meeting to discuss wheels.4th Dec 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0213
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. confirming a meeting for the 9th instant.6th Dec 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0214
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. confirming tyre pricing for a contract period.6th Dec 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0215
Letter from Dunlop regarding the delivery and testing of 7.50-18 Special Fort Covers.10th Dec 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0216
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. rescheduling Skid Pan tests due to a car accident.14th Dec 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0217
Letter to F.G.W. King of Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. regarding a meeting arrangement.15th Dec 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0218
Letter to the Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding criticisms of a steering angle curve for a Humber vehicle.20th Dec 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0219
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. acknowledging receipt of a steering angle curve for a Humber car.30th Dec 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0220
Testing larger 7.50 section Dunlop tyres on a Phantom III chassis, noting performance issues and recommending against their use.11th Jan 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0221
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the testing of 7.50 x 18 tyres.12th Jan 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0222
Performance and characteristics of larger tyres on a Phantom III vehicle.12th Jan 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0223
Comparison of three different tires with varying sizes and tread pitch designs.17th Jan 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0224
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. arranging to use a Skid Pan.17th Jan 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0225
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. confirming the availability of the Skid Pan.18th Jan 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0226
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. requesting experimental tyres for testing and outlining noise acceptance criteria.18th Jan 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0227
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. confirming reinstatement of work on a mould for 'C' type tyres.20th Jan 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0228
Table listing Bentley tyre weights and prices for different sizes and makes.29th Jan 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0229
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. confirming stock availability of covers and tubes for testing.7th Feb 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0230
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. requesting a set of covers and tubes for testing.5th Feb 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0231
Requesting an official order be sent to Dunlops for tyre covers and tubes.14th Feb 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0232
Letter to Dunlops Limited regarding the non-receipt of five 6.50 X 16 covers and tubes.25th Feb 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0233
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. regarding the despatch of covers and tubes.26th Feb 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0234
Letter from Dunlop regarding the supply and improvement of 7.50-18 variable pitch tyres.3rd Mar 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0235
Official order be sent to Dunlops for four 'C' type tyres.4th Mar 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0236
Return of a loaned sample tyre.8th Mar 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0237
Return of a loaned inner tube to Messrs. Dunlops.9th Mar 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0238
Letter from Dunlop confirming production of 7.50-18 'C' type tyre covers and an order alteration.10th Mar 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0239
Letter to Dunlop's Ltd. requesting a quotation for specially made 4-ply tyres for comparison testing.12th Mar 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0240
Return of incorrectly supplied Dunlop covers to the makers for exchange.14th Mar 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0241
Requesting an official order be sent to Dunlops for four 6½ x 16 4-ply tyre covers, and returning a previous set.14th Mar 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0242
Letter to Dunlop requesting performance figures for 4-ply tyres to compare against 6-ply tyres.18th Mar 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0243
Letter from Dunlop regarding tyre pressure recommendations for experimental tyres.21th Mar 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0244
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding an order for tyres, despatch details, and a special discount for experimental purposes.21th Mar 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0245
Requesting to obtain ten 6.50 x 17 Dunlop covers and tubes.31th Mar 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0246
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. requesting to use the Skid Pan.9th Apr 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0247
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. confirming the availability of the Skid Pan.12th Apr 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0248
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. discussing the results of investigations into the contact length of their new Fort pattern tyres.20th Apr 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0249
Request to order 10 Dunlop 6.50 x 17 tyre covers for use on experimental cars.3rd May 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0250
Order be sent to Dunlop Rubber Co. for tyres.5th May 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0251
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. enquiring if the sample 7.50-18 'C' type tyres will be standardised for the Phantom lll chassis production.7th May 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0252
Letter to The Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the testing of 7.50 inch 'C' type tyres for the Phantom III.9th May 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0253
Covering order for tyres and tubes ordered from Dunlops.11th May 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0254
Tyre sizes, costs, and wheel nut alterations for the Wraith model.11th May 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0255
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the use and accounting of the Skid Pan facility.23th May 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0256
Requesting an order for 10 Dunlop Fort tyre covers for experimental use.3rd Jun 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0257
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. requesting the weight of experimental 4-ply tyres.4th Jun 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0258
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the weights of various 6.50-16 tyre covers and their construction.9th Jun 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0259
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. requesting to try their standard 4-ply tyres and asking for tread life information.10th Jun 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0260
Covering order for tyres from The Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd.10th Jun 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0261
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. concerning the dispatch and relative life of tyres.11th Jun 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0262
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. requesting blueprints for Schrader valves for a new tyre inflation arrangement on wire wheels.20th Jun 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0263
Letter from Dunlop regarding their inability to provide dimensions for a proprietary valve core or chamber.21th Jun 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0264
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. suggesting direct contact with Schrader's Technical Department to resolve an enquiry.22th Jun 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0265
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. arranging a meeting to discuss a previously mentioned problem.23th Jun 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0266
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. confirming a meeting with Mr. Winter.24th Jun 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0267
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. regarding the postponement of a proposed call with Mr. Winter.28th Jun 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0268
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a meeting to discuss new steel wheels and tyres.1st Jul 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0269
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. requesting four experimental inner tubes for experiments on wheel discs.6th Jul 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0270
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding the production and ordering of 6.50-17 tubes with rubber valves.8th Jul 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0271
Letter from Dunlop regarding the collection and testing of experimental tyre covers.8th Jul 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0272
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. confirming the dispatch of four 6.50-17 rubber valve tubes.12th Jul 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0273
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. confirming the dispatch of four 6.50-17 tubes with rubber valves.14th Jul 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0274
Letter from Dunlop regarding the delivery of 7.00-17 'C' Type Fort Covers.18th Jul 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0275
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the supply of tyre tubes with rubber valves.18th Jul 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0276
Requesting the despatch of two Dunlop wheels and tyres to Mr. Price of Dunlop's in Birmingham.18th Jul 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0277
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. confirming the dispatch of two wheels with tyres.18th Jul 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0278
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. detailing laboratory test results on tyre covers, discussing abrasion, short mileage, and possible misalignment.18th Jul 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0279
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. requesting modification to two worn 'India' tyres.19th Jul 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0280
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. requesting the return of worn tyres for their 'museum'.20th Jul 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0281
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. confirming receipt of worn tyres and the plan to reproduce the road contact width on new ones.20th Jul 1928Box 157 \ 2  scan0282
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. discussing contact areas of new and worn tyres with attached diagrams.21th Jul 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0283
Sketch and data for a worn tyre contact patch analysis.1st Jul 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0284
Sketch and specifications of a tire contact patch.1st Jul 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0285
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the reshaping and despatch of worn tyres.22th Jul 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0286
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a final decision on the use of 7.50-18 'C' type tyres for first equipment purposes.28th Jul 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0287
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the standardization of a 7.50 x 18 'C' type tyre.29th Jul 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0288
Analysis comparing the lifespan of Wraith tyres against 25/30 tyres, including data from tests in France.2nd Aug 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0289
Log of tyre mileages for vehicles 22GV and 26CVI.5th Aug 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0290
Tyre life and performance, comparing different models and mileage data.5th Aug 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0291
Tyre wear, mileage, and potential modifications to tyre size and gear ratios for the Wraith limousine.5th Aug 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0292
Average tyre mileage for the Wraith and 25/30 models.5th Aug 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0293
Confirming a telephone order for Dunlop tyres.23th Aug 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0294
Request to send an order to the Dunlop Co. for one Fort type tyre for a Bentley III.25th Aug 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0295
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the identification and ordering of a specific tyre.25th Aug 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0296
Request to send a 6.50 x 16 Fort tyre to The Dunlop Co. Ltd. for examination.25th Aug 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0297
Letter from Dunlop regarding the inspection of a 6.50 x 16 Fort tyre cover, discussing its features and pattern.26th Aug 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0298
Letter from Dunlop regarding power consumption data and the supply of special tyres for steering tests.2nd Sep 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0299


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