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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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Test results for Goodrich Cord Tyres 33 X 6.75, detailing mileage run and wear remarks.7th Dec 1927Box 45 \ 2  Scan122
Order for a set of six silent tread tyres with tubes.5th Dec 1928Box 45 \ 2  Scan123
Letter to The Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding the testing of 'Fort' and 'Super' tyres and proposed modifications.7th Dec 1928Box 45 \ 2  Scan124
The supply and delivery schedule of Dunlop tyres for 20' rims.10th Dec 1928Box 45 \ 2  Scan125
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. regarding the provision of two sets of 6' for 19' Fort Dunlop Silent Tyres.19th Dec 1928Box 45 \ 2  Scan126
Notification that the Dunlop Company will now only be making 32 x 6.75' Silent Tyres for 20' 'Fort' type rims.21th Dec 1928Box 45 \ 2  Scan127
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd regarding the production and dimensions of a 32 x 6.75' Silent Tyre.20th Dec 1928Box 45 \ 2  Scan128
Blueprint detailing the inflated and deflected shapes of a 7.00-20' Fort Silent Tyre.12th Dec 1928Box 45 \ 2  Scan129
Approving the Dunlop Company's decision to exclusively produce 'Fort' tyres for 40/50 20' rims.14th Jan 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan130
Follow-up letter to the Dunlop Co. concerning experimental tyres with a longer non-skid life.14th Jan 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan131
Request to the Paris Depot to obtain and despatch six Dunlop tyres for car 19-EX.19th Feb 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan132
Telegram regarding Dunlop tyre specifications, asking to clarify English or French manufacture.21th Feb 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan133
Instructing the Paris Depot to send Dunlop buttress tread tires to Chateauroux.21th Feb 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan134
Telegram from Sevres, France regarding options for Dunlop tyres, specifically country of manufacture and tread type.21th Jul 1926Box 45 \ 2  Scan135
Letter discussing the supply of Dunlop tyres for a 19-EX car, comparing English and French options.21th Feb 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan136
Telegram received by telephone concerning the manufacturing origin of Dunlop tyres.21th Feb 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan137
Proposing a change from 21' to 20' rims for the 'SS' model and requesting tyre sourcing from Dunlop.3rd Mar 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan138
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. concerning tyre sizes, drop center rims, and information from American correspondents.23th Mar 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan139
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. about the difficulty of mounting tyres and requesting information on American rim specifications.23th Mar 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan140
Order of silent tread tyres from Dunlop for Mr. Royce's car.1st Mar 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan141
Letter from Dunlop regarding a customer's objection to the silent type of tyre.1st May 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan142
Letter from the Development Manager regarding a complaint about tyres and ensuring it reaches the correct department.1st May 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan143
Customer's objections and driver feedback regarding 'Silent Tyres' on a 20 HP car.23th Apr 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan144
Investigation into incorrect tyre pressures caused by a faulty gauge and the resulting effects on tyre performance.23th Apr 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan145
Tyre performance and recommended pressures for further experimentation.24th Apr 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan146
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding revisions to 'Silent Type Tyres' based on test results.24th Apr 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan147
Table of dimensions and weights for Dunlop Silent Tread 'Fort' type tyres.24th Apr 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan148
Letter concerning a customer's objection to silent tyres and the subsequent action taken.1st May 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan149
Short memo from the Development Manager to W.A. Robotham, Esq.23th Apr 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan150
Objections raised by Mr. Antweiler regarding the original equipment Silent Tyres on his 20 HP car.23th Apr 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan151
Investigation into incorrect tyre pressures caused by a faulty gauge and the resulting effects on tyre performance.23th Apr 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan152
Recommendation for further tyre pressure experiments and communication with a customer regarding their equipment.1st May 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan153
Customer's objections to replacing silent tread tyres with triple stud tyres.1st May 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan154
Supply of 8 new experimental tyres from Dunlop on a 50/50 basis.7th May 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan155
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding experimental rubber buffer blocks for a 20 HP engine.17th May 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan156
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. concerning incorrect tyre sizes, requesting more information on new types, and expressing disappointment with the non-skid silent tread tyre.4th Jul 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan157
Correspondence regarding the unsuitability of 7' tyres for 21' rims and the testing of new tyre options.6th Jul 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan158
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. proposing a meeting to clarify some matters.6th Jul 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan159
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a meeting to discuss tyres with Mr. Hives.8th Jul 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan160
Dunlop's proposal to discontinue normal tyres and focus on 'Fort' tyres.12th Jul 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan161
Comparative tyre tests and the potential need to find an alternative supplier to Dunlop.17th Jul 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan162
From ROY to Hs. seeking clarification on agreed changes to tyre equipment with the Dunlop Company.26th Aug 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan163
Proposal from the Dunlop Company to substitute 'FORT' tyres for the ensuing season.9th Jul 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan164
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding a delay in supplying Fort tyres for testing.17th Aug 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan165
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. confirming tyre supply arrangements for the new season.26th Aug 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan166
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding tyre specifications and supply for 40/50 and 20 HP models.28th Aug 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan167
The need to modify the spare wheel carrier when standardising 7' tyres on 40/50 HP cars.5th Sep 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan168
Comparison of dimensions and specifications for the 7.00-21' Dunlop Silent Tread 'Fort' Reinforced Tyre against the standard 33 x 6.75' tyre.14th Sep 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan169
Numerous disadvantages of a new tyre size, focusing on negative steering effects and required modifications.16th Sep 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan170
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. detailing the drawbacks and rejection of their 7' x 21' tyres after testing.16th Sep 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan171
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. discussing the suitability of 'Fort' Silent tyres for Rolls-Royce experiments.19th Sep 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan172
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. inquiring about the progress of tests on 7.00 Dunlop Fort tyres.19th Sep 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan173
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the testing and rejection of their 7' tyres.23th Sep 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan174
Letter from Dunlop regarding experiments to modify 'Fort' tyre treads to improve steering performance.27th Sep 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan175
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding sending altered tyres for testing to improve steering.9th Oct 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan176
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the testing of new tyre types.23th Oct 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan177
Letter from Dunlop regarding proposed alterations to the tread of Silent tyres.30th Oct 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan178
Fitment issues with a buttress tread tyre on a Phantom II spare wheel carrier.30th Oct 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan179
Experimental Dunlop tyres and potential difficulties with spare wheel carriers.11th Nov 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan180
Sketch showing a modification to the profile of an existing 33 x 6.75 Dunlop Silent Tyre.1st Nov 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan181
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding the supply and availability of 'Fort' Silent tyre covers for 21' and 19' rims.1st Nov 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan182
Letter to the Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. discussing a proposed tyre modification and concerns over poor non-skid qualities.8th Nov 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan183
Letter to a tyre supplier regarding the availability of specific buttress tread tyres and feedback on new tyre designs.8th Nov 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan184
Outlining the procedure for requisitioning tyres for experimental cars.9th Nov 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan185
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. arranging a meeting to discuss Silent type tyres.11th Nov 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan186
Letter to The Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. arranging a visit to the Dunlop Works.12th Nov 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan187
Visit to Dunlop Rubber Co. concerning tyre design, safety, and road adhesion for the Silent Tread tyre.6th Nov 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan188
Tyre performance, skidding issues, and development with Dunlop, including experiments with abrasive compounds.16th Nov 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan189
The availability of Dunlop tyres for 40/50 and 20 HP standard sizes.16th Nov 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan190
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a production difficulty with the out-of-balance limit for tyres.11th Dec 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan191
Letter to The Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. seeking clarification on tyre specifications and an update on an improved tread pattern.12th Dec 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan192
Letter to Dunlop requesting tyre performance data for various tyre sizes and loads.13th Dec 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan193
From the Paris Stores Department regarding the status of 32 x 6.75 Dunlop Tyres.16th Dec 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan194
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. correcting a previous error in tyre dimensions and discussing further testing.16th Dec 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan195
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. acknowledging a query regarding the power absorption of tyres.17th Dec 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan196
Request to the Paris office to hold 32 x 6.75 Dunlop tyres for an upcoming 10,000 miles test.18th Dec 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan197
Dunlop's production difficulties with out-of-balance limits for 20 HP tyres and proposing solutions.19th Dec 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan198
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding out-of-balance limits for 6' tyres on 20' rims.20th Dec 1929Box 45 \ 2  Scan199
Outlining the objections and disadvantages of fitting larger 'India' brand tyres.1st Jan 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan200
Objections to fitting larger section tyres and a new standardisation for 20-inch rims.1st Jan 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan201
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a change to 20' rims and requesting tyre moulds with an improved silent tread for the 40/50 car.1st Jan 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan202
Letter from Dunlop regarding the provision of 7.00 tyres with Silent tread for 20 inch rims and a demonstration of anti-skid tests.2nd Jan 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan203
Letter to The Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. arranging a visit to see tests mentioned in their letter.6th Jan 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan204
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. regarding the scheduling of a visit.8th Jan 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan205
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a delay in providing requested information due to extensive testing.8th Jan 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan206
Letter to The Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. confirming a visit for the attention of Mr. Bond.10th Jan 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan207
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. inquiring about power loss in tyres as a function of transmitted power.17th Jan 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan208
Letter to Dunlop about a complaint of skidding with the Silent Tread tyre on bitumen surfaces.17th Jan 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan209
Visit to Dunlop to review progress on the anti-skid properties of the Silent Tread tyre.17th Jan 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan210
Report comparing the skidding performance of various tyre treads, including the Silent Tread, Palmer Cord, and Triple Stud.17th Jan 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan211
To the stores department requesting the despatch of a brake drum wing to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. on loan for testing.17th Jan 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan212
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. acknowledging receipt of a brake drum ring for skidding experiments.21th Jan 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan213
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. acknowledging a request for further information.21th Jan 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan214
Letter to the Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the specifications for rubber bush F.55858.5th Feb 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan215
20HP rubber engine mounting block sample to Messrs. Dunlop & Co. Ltd.7th Feb 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan216
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the design and supply of 20 HP rubber engine mounting blocks.7th Feb 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan217
Letter discussing the working length of blocks and the choice between three types of material mixes.8th Feb 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan218
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a trial order and testing of rubber bushes.8th Feb 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan219
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a permanent set issue with ordered rubber blocks and proposing revised dimensions.13th Feb 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan220
Sending two Rubber Engine Mounting Blocks to Messrs. Dunlop & Co. Ltd. for inspection.13th Feb 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan221


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