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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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Tyre tread print analysis for an 'India Super Nonskid' tyre, showing contact area and load data.23th Nov 1933Box 29 \ 4  Scan152
Tyre tread print with corresponding area and load calculations.23th Nov 1933Box 29 \ 4  Scan153
Tyre tread pattern print with specifications for a Goodyear H.D. tyre.22th Nov 1933Box 29 \ 4  Scan154
Comparison table of performance data for different 5.50/18 tyres under varying loads.22th Nov 1933Box 29 \ 4  Scan155
Letter from the India Tyre & Rubber Company comparing different tyre tread designs.23th Nov 1933Box 29 \ 4  Scan156
Letter from a tyre company discussing unusual wear patterns on tyres removed from a demonstration Bentley.23th Nov 1933Box 29 \ 4  Scan157
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. concerning a discrepancy of one tyre cover fitted to Bentley cars.24th Nov 1933Box 29 \ 4  Scan158
Letter from the Experimental Department to The Earl of Rothes regarding tyre wear and wet weather performance.27th Nov 1933Box 29 \ 4  Scan159
Letter from the Experimental Department to The India Tyre & Rubber Co Ltd regarding a tyre and a missing cover.27th Nov 1933Box 29 \ 4  Scan160
Letter from the India Tyre & Rubber Company regarding tyre testing and a planned visit.30th Nov 1933Box 29 \ 4  Scan161
Letter from the Experimental Department to the Earl of Rothes regarding seeing his new car.1st Dec 1933Box 29 \ 4  Scan162
Testing and paying for tyres from the India Tyre & Rubber Co. in France.1st Dec 1933Box 29 \ 4  Scan163
Letter from the Experimental Department to the Earl of Rothes regarding peculiar tyre wear.11th Dec 1933Box 29 \ 4  Scan164
Invoice from the India Tyre & Rubber Co. for tyres fitted to a Bentley Demonstration Car.11th Dec 1933Box 29 \ 4  Scan165
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Company regarding an invoice for special covers fitted to a Bentley demonstration car.29th Nov 1933Box 29 \ 4  Scan166
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Company concerning tyre performance and wear on a Bentley Demonstration Car.9th Dec 1933Box 29 \ 4  Scan167
The payment for four tyre covers for a Bentley demonstration car.12th Dec 1933Box 29 \ 4  Scan168
Letter from the India Tyre & Rubber Company regarding peculiar tyre wear on a Bentley's front axle.14th Dec 1933Box 29 \ 4  Scan169
Letter to the Earl of Rothes discussing a recent journey to Paris, icy road conditions, and tyre performance.19th Dec 1933Box 29 \ 4  Scan170
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Company concerning peculiar treadwear on Bentley tyres.23th Jan 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan171
Letter to The Earl of Rothes regarding worn tyres and a mileage of 5,000.24th Jan 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan172
Instruction to send two India Tyres to Paul Worth at The India Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd.24th Jan 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan173
Letter from the India Tyre & Rubber Company concerning peculiar front axle tyre wear.26th Jan 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan174
Telegram recommending Bentley tyre pressures of thirty-five front and thirty rear.22th Feb 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan175
Letter regarding recommended tyre inflation pressures for a Bentley, including axle load calculations.24th Feb 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan176
Letter from a tyre manufacturer regarding tyre pressure recommendations and load capacities.27th Feb 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan177
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Company Limited regarding tyre pressures for the Bentley.27th Feb 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan178
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Company to W.A. Rowbotham discussing a recent trip, a new job role, and arranging a meeting.21th Mar 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan179
Letter to The India Tyre & Rubber Co. regarding the performance and investigation of U.S. Cord Tyres.7th Apr 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan180
The second page of a typed letter arranging a potential meeting.7th Apr 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan181
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Company arranging a meeting to discuss tyre performance in America.9th Apr 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan182
Letter to The Earl of Rothes at The India Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. to arrange a meeting.13th Apr 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan183
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Company discussing Bentley tyres, coachwork, door handles and steel body costs.18th Apr 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan184
Page two of a letter to W.A. Robotham regarding a car delivery and viewing, with a postscript about new Daimler Straight 8's.18th Apr 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan185
Letter discussing American steel body production methods and costs, mentioning Briggs Body Corp, Bentley, Cadillac, and Daimler.19th Apr 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan186
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Company confirming the decision to proceed with the manufacture of a sports tyre for Bentley.25th Apr 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan187
Letter discussing the performance and mileage of India vs. Dunlop tyres on a 3½ Litre Bentley.8th May 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan188
Letter detailing the superior performance of India tyres and tubes compared to Dunlops.9th May 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan189
Letter to The India Tyre & Rubber Co. regarding the production and testing of a competition tyre, with a testimonial from a Bentley owner.9th May 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan190
Letter from the India Tyre & Rubber Company regarding the manufacture of a 'Sports' tyre and a Bentley chassis order.10th May 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan191
Letter to The Earl of Rothes at The India Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding an invitation and a competition tyre.15th May 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan192
Letter requesting advice and assistance with an overhaul for a 20 HP car.19th Jun 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan193
Letter discussing the potential overhaul of a 20 HP car, including costs, scheduling, and specific work.20th Jun 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan194
Letter regarding the upcoming test of Captain T.L. Dugdale's Bentley, B-181-BO.20th Jun 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan195
Letter of thanks regarding an offer to help with the overhaul of a 20 HP car.21th Jun 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan196
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Company Ltd. concerning tyres on a 3½ litre Bentley.12th Jul 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan197
Letter from a Bentley owner to The India Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding correct tyre pressures after driving.22th Jun 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan198
Copy of a letter from India Tyre & Rubber Company Limited to Bernard Hopps, acknowledging his letter.25th Jun 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan199
Letter regarding tyre pressures and alternatives for a 3 1/2 litre Bentley.12th Jul 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan200
Letter from the India Tyre & Rubber Company Limited to Bernard Hopps regarding tyre pressures.12th Jul 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan201
Test results for 5.50/18 India Speed Special tyres under specific load and speed conditions.4th Jul 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan202
Correspondence with The India Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding tyre pressure performance and ordering tyres for testing.13th Jul 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan203
Letter to The Earl of Rothes regarding a chassis trial and tyre inflation pressures.13th Jul 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan204
Internal request to order a set of 6' tyres from the India Tyre Co. for direct delivery to G.W. Hancock at Chateauroux.14th Jul 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan205
Bentley tyre pressures and enclosing measurements for specific tyre models.18th Jul 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan206
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Company providing measurements for the 6.00/18 Super Special Cover tyre.18th Jul 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan207
Letter to India Tyre & Rubber Co. regarding the supply of new 'Colonial' type tyres for a Bentley test.25th Jul 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan208
Cover letter to The Earl of Rothes enclosing a copy of a letter addressed to the India Tyre & Rubber Co.Ltd.26th Jul 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan209
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Company Ltd. regarding a delay in manufacturing a special colonial type tyre mould for a Bentley car.27th Jul 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan210
Letter to The India Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. requesting a set of tyres for testing in Scotland.28th Jul 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan211
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Company Ltd. regarding the shipment of an experimental set of Colonial type tyres.30th Jul 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan212
Letter to The India Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a potential factory visit and August holiday closures.31th Jul 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan213
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Company Ltd. concerning factory opening times and a potential visit.2nd Aug 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan214
Letter to The Earl of Rothes regarding the receipt of Colonial Type Tread India Tyres.10th Aug 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan215
Letter to the India Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. confirming the receipt of Colonial Type Tread tyres and their fitment to a car for testing.10th Aug 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan216
Invoice for India Special Super N.S. tyre covers received for testing purposes.31th Aug 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan217
Order to be placed for India Tyre Co. covers that have been received.4th Sep 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan218
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Company Ltd. regarding tyres, car performance, and servicing arrangements.7th Sep 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan219
Letter to W.A. Robotham detailing a list of vehicle faults including a whistle, a squeaking bolt, a soldered pipe, and a slipping clutch.7th Sep 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan220
Letter to The Earl of Rothes discussing motor racing, a car, and a fault with Colonial tyres.8th Sep 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan221
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Co. forwarding a request for a report on the wearing and nonskid properties of Colonial tyres for Bentley.12th Sep 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan222
Letter to Lord Rothes of The India Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd., regarding an enclosed letter.13th Sep 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan223
Letter to The India Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the performance of their Colonial tyres.13th Sep 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan224
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Company regarding a noise issue with 'Colonial Tyres' and arranging a meeting.17th Sep 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan225
Letter to a tyre supplier requesting new tyres for a test due to wear on the current set.19th Sep 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan226
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Co. forwarding a positive customer testimonial regarding car performance, handling and tyres.19th Sep 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan227
Confidential note on the development of a revolutionary all-steel car body, replacing traditional wood construction.21th Sep 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan228
List of requested repairs and observations for Lord Rothes' car.21th Sep 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan229
Correspondence agreeing to work on chassis GXL-23 (Rothes' Car) and clarifying the final cost.24th Sep 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan230
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Company Ltd. arranging a visit to witness tests on the 'Colonial' tyre.28th Sep 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan231
Letter to India Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding noisy 'Colonial' type tyres and arranging a meeting to discuss the issue.1st Oct 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan232
Letter to Lord Rothes regarding a car repair bill and a scheduled meeting in Derby.15th Oct 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan233
Letter from a tyre supplier regarding Bentley chassis orders and tyre tests.4th Dec 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan234
Letter to The Earl of Rothes regarding chassis B-150-DG, tyre testing, and vehicle modifications.5th Dec 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan235
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Company Ltd. comparing the specifications of a new tyre design against the present design.6th Dec 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan236
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Company Ltd. regarding the specifications of a new tyre.6th Dec 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan237
Design drawing of a tire tread pattern with area calculations.25th Mar 1917Box 29 \ 4  Scan238
Design drawing of a tyre tread pattern with associated calculations.25th Mar 1917Box 29 \ 4  Scan239
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Co. discussing tyre options for a Bentley intended for colonial use.6th Dec 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan240
Page 2 of a letter to W.A. Robotham regarding an ongoing matter and a car update.6th Dec 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan241
Letter to The Earl of Rothes of The India Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. concerning tyre sizes, wheel arch clearances, and vehicle height.7th Dec 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan242
Letter to The India Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the delayed testing of special India Covers.10th Dec 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan243
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Company Ltd. concerning a meeting and tyre radius measurements.10th Dec 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan244
Letter from the Experimental Department confirming a meeting with The Earl of Rothes.12th Dec 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan245
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Company Ltd. concerning tyre dimensions and specifications.12th Dec 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan246
Page 2 of a letter from India Tyre & Rubber Company Limited to W. A. Robotham.12th Dec 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan247
Table detailing the dimensions and weights of various tyres at recommended pressure.12th Dec 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan248
Invoice from India Tyre & Rubber Co. for covers and tubes sent to a customer in France.11th Dec 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan249
Request to send an order for 15 sets of India Tyre & Rubber Co. Special 'B' Design Covers and Tubes.13th Dec 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan250
Letter to The India Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding information on larger size tyres.13th Dec 1934Box 29 \ 4  Scan251


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