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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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Potential adoption of Dunlop straight-sided tyres and the necessary testing required beforehand.2nd Jun 1921Box 45 \ 1  Scan207
Declining an offer for Englebert tyres, citing sufficient stock and an upcoming standardisation to straight-sided tyres.11th Jun 1921Box 45 \ 1  Scan208
Availability and performance of straight-sided tyres, comparing cord construction with woven fabric.20th Jun 1921Box 45 \ 1  Scan209
Comparison of mileage and performance between cord and woven fabric tyres.20th Jun 1921Box 45 \ 1  Scan210
Tyre pressures for cars of varying weights, and a recommendation to standardise straight-sided cord construction tyres, listing their advantages.20th Jun 1921Box 45 \ 1  Scan211
Letter to the Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the standardization of wheels and collective experience with straight-sided tyres.20th Jun 1921Box 45 \ 1  Scan212
Tyre pressures, comparing woven and cord fabric tyres and recommending pressures based on vehicle weight.20th Jun 1921Box 45 \ 1  Scan213
Cover note attaching a report on straight-sided tyres.20th Jun 1921Box 45 \ 1  Scan214
Requesting cost details for a standardisation sheet on straight-sided tyres with cord fabric.21th Jun 1921Box 45 \ 1  Scan215
Performance, running costs, and issues with straight-sided cord tyres in post-war conditions.22th Jun 1921Box 45 \ 1  Scan216
Suspension design, comparing spring types and the need for increased damping due to new tyre technology, specifically for the Goshawk 11 model.22th Jun 1921Box 45 \ 1  Scan217
Adoption of straight-sided cord tyres, their performance, and use on the 'Goshawk' model.22th Jun 1921Box 45 \ 1  Scan218
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co Ltd regarding Straight Side Tyres and Inflation Pressures.22th Jun 1921Box 45 \ 1  Scan219
Cover letter to The Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. enclosing a mileage report for the attention of Mr. W. Bond.1st Jul 1921Box 45 \ 1  Scan220
Test log for Dunlop straight-sided tyres, tracking daily and total mileage.25th Jun 1921Box 45 \ 1  Scan221
Daily log of vehicle testing, detailing tyre configurations, mileage, routes, and performance remarks.20th May 1921Box 45 \ 1  Scan222
Log sheet detailing tyre performance, mileage, and condition over several test runs.21th May 1921Box 45 \ 1  Scan223
Log sheet detailing daily tyre usage, mileage, routes, and performance remarks.5th Jun 1921Box 45 \ 1  Scan224
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co Ltd requesting the return of finished tyre covers for examination.5th Jul 1921Box 45 \ 1  Scan225
The standardization of Dunlop wheels with demountable rims and the availability of various tyre types.6th Jul 1921Box 45 \ 1  Scan226
Justification for the change to demountable rims and straight-sided tyres, citing it as an industry-wide improvement.6th Jul 1921Box 45 \ 1  Scan227
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co Ltd regarding a delayed response due to staff absence and ongoing tests.8th Jul 1921Box 45 \ 1  Scan228
Request for cost information regarding the standardisation sheet for straight-sided tyres with cord fabric.12th Jul 1921Box 45 \ 1  Scan229
Follow-up letter from Dunlop Rubber Co Ltd regarding a previous request for tyres.19th Jul 1921Box 45 \ 1  Scan230
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding the adoption of Straight Side tyres for the 1922 season.19th Jul 1921Box 45 \ 1  Scan231
The standardisation and global availability of Dunlop straight-sided tyres.19th Jul 1921Box 45 \ 1  Scan232
Seeking confirmation on the suitability and testing of demountable rims for straight-sided tyres.19th Jul 1921Box 45 \ 1  Scan233
Covering letter for a standardisation sheet on straight-sided tyres with cord fabric.20th Jul 1921Box 45 \ 1  Scan234
Standardisation of demountable rims for straight-sided tyres, comparing American-made wheels with those made by Dunlop.20th Jul 1921Box 45 \ 1  Scan235
Attaching a standardisation sheet for straight-sided tyres with cord fabric.20th Jul 1921Box 45 \ 1  Scan236
Dunlop Straight Side Tyres and an accompanying booklet.21th Jul 1921Box 45 \ 1  Scan237
Return of two Dunlop covers loaned for testing.21th Jul 1921Box 45 \ 1  Scan238
Introduction of straight-sided tyres and Dunlop wheels with Goodyear rims, referencing a sales conference decision.28th Jul 1921Box 45 \ 1  Scan239
Standardisation report for straight-sided tyres with cord fabric on chassis.20th Jun 1921Box 45 \ 1  Scan240
Cost difference between Beaded Type and Straightsided Tyres.8th Aug 1921Box 45 \ 1  Scan241
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co Ltd chasing a delivery of finished covers.15th Aug 1921Box 45 \ 1  Scan242
Letter to Dunlop Ltd. regarding a delay in the dispatch of finished Covers due to a works holiday.18th Aug 1921Box 45 \ 1  Scan243
Communication regarding a Dunlop Rim with a removable flange for a straight side tyre, quoting a letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd.22th Sep 1921Box 45 \ 1  Scan244
Circulating a letter and booklet from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. about their pneumatic motor tyres for 1921-1922.10th Oct 1921Box 45 \ 1  Scan245
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. detailing the features of their Straight Side Pneumatic Motor Tyres and enclosing a 1922 tyre booklet.30th Sep 1921Box 45 \ 1  Scan246
Bulletin detailing various Dunlop tyre types, sizes, and recommendations for the 1922 season.1st Jan 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan247
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. detailing the transition from non-standard to British Standard light car tyre sizes for the 1922 season.13th Jan 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan248
Internal memorandum regarding the standardisation of straight-sided tyres and wire wheels.13th Jan 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan249
Extract from a Sales Conference asking the Works about the size difference between straight-sided and beaded-edged tyres.25th Jan 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan250
Comparing the diameters of Dunlop straight-sided and beaded tyres and the negligible effect on the gear ratio.27th Jan 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan251
Urgent request for two 33 X 5 Dunlop straight sided tyre covers for a car going to France.13th Feb 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan252
Request from Dunlop for performance data on their test tyres.10th Mar 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan253
Attaching a list of Dunlop Test tyres and their mileage.20th Mar 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan254
Log of mileage and condition for Dunlop test tyres on a test car.17th Mar 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan255
Potential fitting issues with straight-sided Dunlop cord tyres and rims.25th Apr 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan256
Puncture experience with straight-sided Dunlop Cord Tyres & Rims, and the need for further investigation.26th Apr 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan257
Puncture experience with straight-sided Dunlop Cord tires and rims.26th Apr 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan258
Letter concerning a defective Dunlop tire, wheel, and flange on vehicle 107-MG, following a puncture incident near Paris.26th Apr 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan259
Puncture experience with straight-sided Dunlop cord tires and rims, proposing further investigation and testing.26th Apr 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan260
Letter to Mr. Belnap of Rolls-Royce of America, requesting experience on the use of straight-sided Dunlop cord tyres and rims in America.27th Apr 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan261
The performance and safety of straight-sided Dunlop cord tyres and rims compared to other types.28th Apr 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan262
Safety test comparison of Stanwell, Goodyear, and Firestone demountable rims and straight-sided tyres.19th May 1920Box 45 \ 1  Scan263
Standardising wheels with Goodyear rims for English and American chassis.22th May 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan264
Complaint about a faulty Dunlop tyre on a Delage car and a request for a replacement.22th May 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan265
Acknowledging receipt of an 880 X 120 mm cover and awaiting an update from Dunlop regarding another.30th May 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan266
Comparing the performance of Rudge-Whitworth and Dunlop detachable wire wheels.6th Feb 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan267
Complaint and replacement offer for a Dunlop tyre cover for a Delage car.8th Jun 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan268
Offer for Dunlop Magnum canvas covers and the decision to only purchase cord fabric tyres.9th Jun 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan269
The possibility of fitting a locking arrangement to straight side Dunlop rims and commenting on the slow sales of straight side tyres.1st Jun 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan270
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. to Rolls-Royce Ltd. concerning a locking device for straight-sided rims.10th Jun 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan271
The stock and ordering of second-hand Dunlop tyres for testing purposes.18th Jul 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan272
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co Ltd regarding a sample operating tool for straight side rims being sent for testing.21th Jul 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan273
Redesigning an operating tool for straight-sided tyres, as the one supplied by Dunlop was incorrect.24th Jul 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan274
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co Ltd concerning issues with security bolts and valve plates on tyres.26th Jul 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan275
Letter from D.R. Co., Ltd. concerning issues with tyre security bolts, pressure, and test results.26th Jul 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan276
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. advising against the use of security bolts with Cord Tyres.28th Jul 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan277
Arrangement with the Dunlop Co. for the supply of Straight Side Tyres on consignment for 40/50 Chassis.9th Aug 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan278
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding the stocking of Straight Side Tyres for renewals.1st Aug 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan279
Recommendation by Dunlop and Michelin to abandon the use of security bolts for tyres, especially cord tyres.1st Aug 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan280
Recommending the discontinuation of security bolts on cord tyres based on testing and discussions with Dunlop.26th Jul 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan281
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding security bolts and valve plates on cord tyres.26th Jul 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan282
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding tyre tests and recommendations on security bolts.10th Aug 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan283
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding safety issues with demountable tyre rings coming off wheels on experimental cars.10th Aug 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan284
Letter discussing failures with straight-sided tyres and demountable rims, requesting a test to reject faulty wheels.10th Aug 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan285
Complaint regarding a retaining rim that disappeared from the wheel after a rear tyre failure.10th Aug 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan286
Complaint regarding a puncture and the fitting of tyres by Dunlop Co. on car 107-MG.16th Aug 1924Box 45 \ 1  Scan287
Letter from Dunlop regarding issues with detachable flanges on straight side rims for experimental cars.16th Aug 1924Box 45 \ 1  Scan288
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. concerning a test for wheel rings and advising against a locking device.16th Aug 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan289
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding demountable flanges coming off straight-sided rims when tyres deflate.13th Sep 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan290
Letter discussing issues with demountable wheel flanges and modifications to Dunlop wheels and straight-sided rims.14th Sep 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan291
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co Ltd acknowledging receipt of a complaint regarding straight side rims and flanges.14th Sep 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan292
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. arranging a meeting about straight side rims and flange grip.20th Sep 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan293
Agreement with Dunlop Rubber Co. to exchange wheels on the 'School Car' for a new set at no charge.22th Sep 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan294
Demountable straight-sided rims coming off when tyres deflate and the subsequent fix developed with Dunlop.30th Sep 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan295
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co Ltd regarding the dispatch of straight side flanges for 32' x 4 1/2' rims.2nd Oct 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan296
Correct fitting direction for Dunlop tyres with traction tread and the resulting interchangeability issues.10th Oct 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan297
The impracticability of fitting Dunlop traction tread tyres in a specific direction.10th Oct 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan298
The fitting direction of Dunlop Traction Tread tyres.13th Oct 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan299
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. concerning the direction of rotation for straight side tyres.7th Oct 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan300
From the Test Department regarding the stock of second-hand Dunlop tyres.14th Dec 1922Box 45 \ 1  Scan301
Request to supply four Dunlop straight-sided covers, size 895 X 135.5th Apr 1923Box 45 \ 1  Scan302
Letter to The Dunlop Rubber Co. complaining about noise from their straight-sided tyres.31th May 1923Box 45 \ 1  Scan303
Letter to Dunlop requesting follow-up data on tyre tests regarding tractive resistance, braking, and balloon tyres.17th Aug 1923Box 45 \ 1  Scan304
Print of an 'Almost Brand New' Dunlop Cord tyre tread pattern after 1500 miles.1st Sep 1923Box 45 \ 1  Scan305
Ink pad imprint of a Dunlop Cord front wheel tyre tread pattern after 1500 miles.1st Sep 1923Box 45 \ 1  Scan306


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