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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 India Tyre & Rubber Co. discussing the suitability of different tyre types for a new car, comparing stability and noise.9th Mar 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0017
Letter to The India Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the testing and supply of different tyre sizes and treads.13th Mar 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0018
Letter to The India Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding stability tests with wider wheel rims.16th Mar 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0019
Letter from a tyre supplier regarding the schedule for manufacturing and shipping test tyres and wheels.16th Mar 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0020
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Company discussing various tyre options, weights, and production timelines.17th Mar 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0021
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. discussing wheel and tyre rim specifications.17th Mar 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0022
Cover letter from India Tyre & Rubber Company, Ltd. enclosing a print.17th Mar 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0023
Comparison of cross-sections and dimensions for various India Super tyres mounted on well base rims.18th Mar 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0024
To Roy requesting an official order for wheels and tyres.18th Mar 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0025
Letter to a tyre company requesting experiments on different wheel rim widths.18th Mar 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0026
Letter to The Earl of Rothes discussing an undesirable increase in tyre weight and the issue of tyre noise.18th Mar 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0027
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Company regarding tests on wider rims and procuring a 4.5 x 17 inch rim.19th Mar 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0028
Letter of thanks from India Tyre & Rubber Company Ltd. to W.A. Robotham.19th Mar 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0029
Inquiring about potential objections to using India brand tyres on the Phantom III.21th Mar 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0030
Comparing India and Dunlop tyres, noting that fitting Dunlop tyres is a matter of policy.23th Mar 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0031
Letter from a tyre supplier regarding Bentley test wheels and tyres.3rd Apr 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0032
Letter from the India Tyre & Rubber Company regarding tyre and rim specifications for the Le Mans Race.3rd Apr 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0033
Letter to The India Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding tyre tests and rims.6th Apr 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0034
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. to W.A. Robotham regarding tyre tests on Bentleys.6th Apr 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0035
Customer satisfaction letter to The India Tyre Co. Ltd. regarding their tyres on a 3.5-litre Bentley.17th Mar 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0036
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. to Mrs. E.R. Hall regarding tyre dimensions and specifications.7th Apr 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0037
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Co. arranging a meeting with Mr. Royce and a lunch invitation for W.A. Robotham.7th Apr 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0038
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the supply of tyres and wheels for testing.7th Apr 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0039
From ROY to Hs/Rm regarding a planned visit by Lord Rothes to the Works.8th Apr 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0040
Letter to The Earl of Rothes at The India Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. confirming a lunch appointment.9th Apr 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0041
Specifications for a 6.00 x 17 India Super 17' Bentley Wheel, including weight and dimensions.17th Apr 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0042
Typed message from Robotham to Rothes regarding unavailability on a Monday.18th Apr 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0043
Letter from the India Tyre & Rubber Company regarding a missed meeting and a discussion on tyres.20th Apr 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0044
Letter to The Earl of Rothes regarding an absence and an update on the progress of new tyres.25th Apr 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0045
Letter from the India Tyre & Rubber Company Ltd. to the Experimental Department.27th Apr 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0046
Excessive noise from India brand tyres fitted to Bentley cars and the need to test quieter alternatives.8th May 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0047
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Co. regarding tyre tests and performance on a new 4 1/4 Litre Bentley.8th May 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0048
Letter from the India Tyre & Rubber Company Ltd. to arrange a meeting in Derby.11th May 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0049
Holding letter to The India Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the absence of Mr. Robotham.12th May 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0050
Experiments to find an improved and quieter tyre for Bentley motor cars.20th May 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0051
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Company Ltd. regarding a previous correspondence.21th May 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0052
Letter to The India Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. about testing a new tyre on a wider rim to address noise issues.25th May 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0053
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Company Ltd. concerning trying out tyres on a wider rim.26th May 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0054
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Company discussing tyre and rim improvements and recommendations.27th May 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0055
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Company, Ltd. to W.A. Robotham regarding sending tyres for testing.27th May 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0056
Letter to The India Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the dispatch of wheels for tyre modification.28th May 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0057
Confirming wheels are being sent to The Bramber Engineering Co. for wider rims to be fitted.28th May 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0058
Letter to The Earl of Rothes regarding the rebuilding of wheels to accommodate a wider rim.28th May 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0059
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. acknowledging a letter addressed to Lord Rothes.29th May 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0060
Letter from the India Tyre & Rubber Company Ltd. concerning the postponement of a discussion until after a test is completed.3rd Jun 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0061
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding wheel offset and tyre dimensions.4th Jun 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0062
Letter from Bramber Engineering advising that 5 wire wheels will be ready for collection after being fitted with wider rims.5th Jun 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0063
Letter to Bramber Engineering Co. Ltd. requesting the dispatch of wheels by rail and an estimate.6th Jun 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0064
Road wheels for a Bentley chassis to prevent tyre rolling.8th Jun 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0065
Letter from The Bramber Engineering Company Ltd. quoting a price for rebuilding a set of wheels.8th Jun 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0066
Pencil sketch of a wheel rim design, showing a cross-section and dimensions.3rd Apr 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0067
Letter from Rothes of India Tyre & Rubber Co. to W.A. Robotham regarding an invitation around the Le Mans race.8th Jun 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0068
Letter regarding the postponement of the Le Mans race due to French strikes and a potential meeting at Wimbledon.9th Jun 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0069
Letter to The India Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. concerning wheel position, tyre contact, and road holding.9th Jun 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0070
To Roy requesting an order be placed with Bramber Eng. Co. Ltd. for re-building five 17 inch wheels.10th Jun 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0071
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Co. regarding wheel specifications, tyre testing, and the cancellation of the Le Mans race.10th Jun 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0072
Letter to The India Tyre & Rubber Co.Ltd. discussing the performance of wide rim wheels and tyres.26th Jun 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0073
Comparison table of different Bentley tyre specifications, detailing weights and dimensions.27th Jun 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0074
Letter to P. Worth of The India Tyre & Rubber Co.Ltd., enclosing a copy of a letter sent to Lord Rothes.27th Jun 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0075
Letter from the India Tyre & Rubber Company Ltd. arranging a meeting to discuss a tyre issue.29th Jun 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0076
Letter to The Earl of Rothes at The India Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd., confirming a meeting with Mr. Worth.30th Jun 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0077
Payment for an invoice from India Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. for experimental tyre covers.6th Jul 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0078
Official order for tyres from the India Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd.7th Jul 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0079
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Company regarding recommendations and supply of tyres, tubes, and wheels for a Bentley Ulster T.T.8th Jul 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0080
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Company Limited concerning the supply, pricing, and testing of various tyres.8th Jul 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0081
Letter from the India Tyre & Rubber Company requesting a servo repair for a 20HP car, chassis G.X.L.23.9th Jul 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0082
Letter to The India Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the performance of tyres for E.R. Hall's race car.10th Jul 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0083
Letter to the Earl of Rothes regarding his car's servo and an enquiry for a 4 1/4 litre Bentley Saloon.11th Jul 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0084
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. to W.A. Robotham regarding a 'Servo' issue with a car and an invitation.13th Jul 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0085
Customer's prematurely worn-out servo lining and scheduling its investigation.15th Jul 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0086
Letter regarding a car's servo for Lord Rothes, mentioning a summer holiday closure and arranging for potential work.17th Jul 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0087
Depot closure and providing Lord Rothes' car chassis number and address.20th Jul 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0088
Request to issue an order to cover an invoice for tyres and tubes sent to a customer in France.20th Jul 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0089
Request to issue a purchase order for an invoice from The India Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd for experimental tyres and tubes.20th Jul 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0090
Request to pass an official order to the India Tyre & Rubber Co. for covers and tubes for experimental purposes.27th Jul 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0091
Letter to The Earl of Rothes regarding the servicing of his car's servo.28th Jul 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0092
Letter from the India Tyre & Rubber Company Ltd. regarding car servicing and holiday schedules.29th Jul 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0093
Letter to The India Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding modifications to wheels for a Bentley chassis test.10th Aug 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0094
Letter to Bramber Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding the modification of wheels for a Bentley chassis.10th Aug 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0095
Letter to The India Tyre Co. Ltd. regarding the availability, balancing, and testing of various tyres.12th Aug 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0096
Letter to Bramber Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding the fitting of balance weights to 17' rim Bentley wheels.12th Aug 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0097
Mileage of specific India tyres fitted to a car.24th Aug 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0098
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Company Ltd. regarding the performance of test tyres on Bentley cars.25th Aug 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0099
Letter to the Earl of Rothes regarding travel, tyre testing, and an upcoming race.26th Aug 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0100
Letter from the India Tyre & Rubber Company Ltd. regarding success in the 'T.T.', a holiday, and a pending arrangement with the Dunlop Company.27th Aug 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0101
Two unpaid invoices from The India Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. for which no orders exist.28th Aug 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0102
Invoice for tyres, tubes, and wheels from India Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd for experimental use.11th Aug 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0103
Copy of an order from India Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. for wire wheels for a 3 1/4 Litre Bentley.17th Aug 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0104
Official orders be placed for tyres, wheels, and rims with the India Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd.31th Aug 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0105
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Company concerning a drawing of a 6.00/17 Super tyre.31th Aug 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0106
Full-size section drawing of a 6.00/17 India Super Tyre on a 4.00-17 W.B. Rim.30th Aug 1939Box 157 \ 6  scan0107
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Company regarding the development and supply of new tyres for Bentley.12th Sep 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0108
Letter to W.A. Robotham regarding a visit to Derby to test new tyres.12th Sep 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0109
Letter to The Earl of Rothes arranging a meeting in Derby to discuss improved tread tyres and service records.17th Sep 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0110
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Company Ltd. to arrange a meeting in Derby.18th Sep 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0111
Letter to The Earl of Rothes at The India Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. to arrange a visit with Mr. Royce.22th Sep 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0112
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Co. arranging a final visit and farewell lunch.25th Sep 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0113
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Company requesting test results for new silent pattern tyres.12th Oct 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0114
Letter to India Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the testing of new silent tyres.16th Oct 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0115
Testing new India brand tyres on a Bentley, comparing their silence to standard tyres.16th Oct 1936Box 157 \ 6  scan0116


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