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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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Showing a 'Curve Rib Tread' tyre pattern.24th Jun 1938Box 158 \ 1  scan0188
Graph comparing tyre slip angles against sideways acceleration for different tyre types.24th Jun 1938Box 158 \ 1  scan0189
Request for a preliminary report on the results of Goodrich Tyres compared to Dunlop and India tyres.27th Jun 1938Box 158 \ 1  scan0190
Letter to a tyre manufacturer detailing the test results of two different British Goodrich tyre treads.27th Jun 1938Box 158 \ 1  scan0191
Letter from British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. discussing tyre test results, including slip angles and tread noise.28th Jun 1938Box 158 \ 1  scan0192
Tyre prices and supply agreements with various tyre companies.29th Jul 1938Box 158 \ 1  scan0193
Supplier strategy regarding Avon, Dunlops, and British Goodrich.29th Jul 1938Box 158 \ 1  scan0194
Request for an analysis comparing the life of Wraith tyres with 25/30 tyres, including data from running in France.2nd Aug 1938Box 158 \ 1  scan0195
Secret memo regarding tyre prices and correspondence with Dunlops.9th Aug 1938Box 158 \ 1  scan0196
Heavy steering on the Wraith due to bigger tyres and the prospect of a lower steering ratio.15th Aug 1938Box 158 \ 1  scan0197
Secret internal memo discussing tyre pricing and policy for Dunlop, India and Avon tyres on RR and Bentley chassis.22th Aug 1938Box 158 \ 1  scan0198
Secret memo discussing tyre prices and supply from Dunlop and India Tyres for the Bentley III.23th Aug 1938Box 158 \ 1  scan0199
Decision to use India tyres for 'M' Series Bentleys due to competitive pricing and the need for future goodwill.24th Aug 1938Box 158 \ 1  scan0200
Pricing disagreements and lack of co-operation from tyre supplier Dunlop for a new £950 car.24th Aug 1938Box 158 \ 1  scan0201
Quotation comparison between Dunlop and Sankey for 4.5' x 16' disc wheels, for a bulk order and for samples.24th Aug 1938Box 158 \ 1  scan0202
Ordering schedule for India tyres related to the 'M' Series chassis deliveries.26th Aug 1938Box 158 \ 1  scan0203
Tyre price negotiations with Dunlop Rubber Co. and the competitive landscape involving India Tyres.26th Aug 1938Box 158 \ 1  scan0204
Tyre price standardization and contracts for Bentley chassis.30th Aug 1938Box 158 \ 1  scan0205
Supply requirements and a future delivery gap of India Tyres for the Bentley M. Chassis.30th Aug 1938Box 158 \ 1  scan0206
Discussion with Dunlop Tyres regarding pricing for the ensuing season.30th Aug 1938Box 158 \ 1  scan0207
Rising road wheel costs after Dunlop Co. acquired competitor Rudge-Whitworth.30th Aug 1938Box 158 \ 1  scan0208
Price list for motor tyres for the 1938-1939 season, listing prices from various suppliers.30th Aug 1938Box 158 \ 1  scan0209
Tyre pricing negotiations with Dunlop in comparison to India Tyre Company.30th Aug 1938Box 158 \ 1  scan0210
Commercial arrangement with Dunlop for tyres, re-wheels, and hubs for the 1938/39 season.8th Sep 1938Box 158 \ 1  scan0211
Rebates and reductions with the Dunlop Co. for tyres, wire wheels, and hubs for the 1938/9 season.10th Sep 1938Box 158 \ 1  scan0212
Requesting information on the rolling resistance of specific wheel sizes and co-efficients for different surfaces.21th Sep 1938Box 158 \ 1  scan0213
Formula for calculating the rolling resistance of wheels to separate it from aerodynamic drag.22th Sep 1938Box 158 \ 1  scan0214
Skid pan tests, slip angles, and self-centering properties of various tyres for the Bentley III.27th Sep 1936Box 158 \ 1  scan0215
The variation of self-centring torque and slip angle between new and worn tyres.27th Sep 1938Box 158 \ 1  scan0216
Sketch illustrating a test rig for measuring wheel slip angle using spring balances.27th Sep 1938Box 158 \ 1  scan0217
Sketch diagram illustrating the measurement of rear slip angle on a skid pan.8th Apr 1935Box 158 \ 1  scan0218
Graph plotting Total Sideways Load against Total Self Centering Torque for varying castor angles.8th Apr 1935Box 158 \ 1  scan0219
Graph plotting rear slip angle against sideways acceleration for various tyre specifications.16th Sep 1938Box 158 \ 1  scan0220
Graph plotting tyre self-centring torque and slip angle against total sideways load for various tyre types and conditions.12th Oct 1938Box 158 \ 1  scan0221
And comparing Dunlop's figures for tyre rolling resistance against the 'Société Continentale' formula.12th Oct 1938Box 158 \ 1  scan0222
Tyre rolling resistance in relation to pressure and speed.12th Oct 1938Box 158 \ 1  scan0223
Data table showing tyre rolling resistance at various speeds, loads, and inflation pressures.12th Oct 1938Box 158 \ 1  scan0224
Graph comparing the Société Continentale formula and Dunlop figures for tyre rolling resistance at various speeds and inflation pressures.19th Nov 1938Box 158 \ 1  scan0225
Urgent internal request to order six 6.00 x 16 covers and tubes for experimental use.19th Nov 1938Box 158 \ 1  scan0226
Customer complaints regarding large tyres on the Bentley 'M' series and recommended tyre pressures.2nd Dec 1958Box 158 \ 1  scan0227
Letter to Pneumatic Components Ltd acknowledging receipt of two sample balloon tyre gauges.5th Dec 1938Box 158 \ 1  scan0228
Testing of Avon tyres as an alternative source to Dunlop, and comparing them to India tyres.11th Mar 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0001
Standardisation of tyres for Bentley Sports cars, comparing Avon and India brands.20th Mar 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0002
Request for records of tyre mileages on Bentleys for specific tyre sizes.20th Mar 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0003
Average tyre mileages for different sizes on Bentley cars, noting some were removed due to splitting.21th Mar 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0004
Effect of increased steering ball joint-tyre clearance on the turning circle diameter of a Bentley vehicle.22th Mar 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0005
Return of various Avon and Dunlop tyres, including their mileage, condition, and position on the vehicle.24th Mar 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0006
Difficulties with tyre mileage and comparing figures for India and Dunlop tyres.28th Mar 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0007
Performance, cost, and supply of Avon tyres in comparison to India and Dunlop tyres for Bentley cars.1st Apr 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0008
Price comparison of Bentley V tyres, size 6.50' x 16', from various makers and a cost saving analysis.12th Apr 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0009
Comparing the costs of tyres for the Bentley V, noting the Avon tyre is a less expensive option.12th Apr 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0010
Cost comparison document for Bentley V tyres from various manufacturers, evaluating 4 ply and 6 ply options.21th Apr 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0011
Responding to a query about the superiority and cost of Avon tyres compared to Dunlop and India tyres.21th Apr 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0012
Secret memorandum regarding the decision to standardise Avon tyres and the need to instruct for necessary moulds.4th May 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0013
Tyre power losses, expressing frustration with Dunlop and comparing the performance of India and Avon tyres.18th May 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0014
Apparatus built to determine power losses in tyres.17th May 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0015
Results of various tyre tests, including rolling circumference and analysis of power losses.17th May 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0016
Tyre performance comparing different brands, pressures, and wear conditions.17th May 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0017
Tyre performance and power losses, comparing Andreau's formula with dynamometer and road test results.17th May 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0018
Report analyzing horsepower losses and comparing maximum lap speeds with various tyre types.17th May 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0019
Comparison of tyre losses for different brands based on maximum speed and dynamometer results.17th May 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0020
Close-up photograph of a vehicle's suspension and wheel assembly in motion.2nd May 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0021
Graph showing tyre losses in horsepower versus speed for various tyre types and pressures.2nd May 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0022
Graph plotting horsepower lost in various tyres against speed in miles per hour.2nd May 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0023
Graph comparing horsepower loss in new versus worn Dunlop Fort tyres at various speeds and pressures under load.2nd May 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0024
Graph comparing horsepower losses in new versus worn tyres under load at various speeds and inflation pressures.2nd May 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0025
Graph showing horsepower losses in India brand tyres at different speeds and inflation pressures.2nd May 1933Box 158 \ 2  scan0026
Graph plotting horsepower loss against speed for various new and worn tyres at a specific pressure and load.2nd May 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0027
Graph of road wheel dynamometer power curves for the Bentley V - 7 B.V model.3rd May 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0028
Providing opinions on the fitting of larger 6.50 x 17 tyres on Bentley chassis.1st Jun 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0029
From Rm. to Hs. clarifying the position on tyre suitability and costs, referencing previous correspondence.5th Jun 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0030
Technical explanation of the mechanical causes of rolling resistance in pneumatic tyres.5th Jun 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0031
Mathematical investigation into tyre power loss, including a formula and analysis on a test drum.5th Jun 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0032
Mathematical examination of tyre energy loss, comparing drum and flat road performance, and analysing dynamical losses at high speeds.5th Jun 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0033
Page discussing wall bending losses in tyres on flat roads compared to on test drums.5th Jun 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0034
Analysis of tyre tread bending losses and losses due to the transmission of torque.5th Jun 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0035
Analysis of tyre performance losses due to various forces and a proposal for alternative testing methods.5th Jun 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0036
Methods for measuring tyre rolling losses and resistance, concluding on design benefits.5th Jun 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0037
Purpose and outcome of tyre tests to interpret windage figures and influence a supplier.8th Jun 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0038
Investigations into power losses in tyres, focusing on standing waves at high speeds.9th Jun 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0039
Windage and power losses in rotating wheels, with data on different tyre sizes.9th Jun 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0040
Analysis of power losses related to different tyre types, tyre sizes, and performance in various gears.9th Jun 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0041
Technical memorandum discussing torque effects, tyre losses, and the results of various tyre tests.9th Jun 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0042
Appendix detailing notes on tyre loss results and further areas for investigation.9th Jun 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0043
Road test report for Chassis 7.B.V. detailing acceleration times with different tyre setups.9th Jun 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0044
Graph showing the effect of rear axle loading on horsepower lost in tyres versus speed.17th May 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0045
Graph plotting rear axle torque in lbs ft against vehicle speed in M.P.H. for four different gears.17th May 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0046
Graph showing horsepower losses in tyres at full throttle for each gear.17th May 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0047
Graph showing the effect of tyre size on power loss during dyno drum tests.17th May 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0048
Graph showing the effect of tyre size on power loss during dynamometer tests.17th May 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0049
Graph showing horsepower lost in India tyres at various speeds.1st Jun 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0050
Phenomenon of uneven tyre wear on Wraith models and recommending a solution.4th Aug 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0051
Investigation into complaints of excessive front tyre wear on the Wraith III model.11th Aug 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0052
Toe-in settings and tyre wear for Wraith and Phantom III models.11th Aug 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0053
Customer complaints and potential causes for rapid front tyre wear on the Wraith model.17th Aug 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0054
Front tyre wear and toe-in settings on the Wraith model.21th Aug 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0055
Request to the transport department to arrange for a lorry to collect tubular tyre racks from Shardlow.13th Nov 1939Box 158 \ 2  scan0056
Requesting an order for Dunlop and Avon tyres for the Experimental Garage.16th Feb 1940Box 158 \ 2  scan0057
Uneven tyre wear on rationalised cars, requesting tow-in checks and future record-keeping.27th Mar 1940Box 158 \ 2  scan0058
Internal request to order various sizes of Dunlop Fort Tyres and Tubes for vehicles at the Clan Foundry.3rd Sep 1940Box 158 \ 2  scan0059


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