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Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the power consumption of 'Fort' Silent tyres.13th Feb 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan222
Power consumption curves for a 'Fort' Dunlop Silent Cover tyre at various speeds and pressures.24th Jan 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan223
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. concerning the out of balance of 6 inch tyres for 19 inch rims.13th Feb 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan224
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding the production of rubber engine mounting blocks.13th Feb 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan225
Letter to The Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. seeking clarification on tyre specifications for power consumption tests.14th Feb 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan226
Out of balance specification for 6' tyres on 19' rims for the 20 HP chassis.14th Feb 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan227
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. authorising the supply of tyres with a specific out-of-balance measurement.14th Feb 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan228
The discontinuation of 6¾' section tyres and their replacement with 7' section tyres for 20' rims.14th Feb 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan229
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. discussing changes to the specifications and manufacture of rubber blocks.14th Feb 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan230
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. discussing the dispatch and examination of sample blocks.15th Feb 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan231
Letter to The Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. with instructions on modifying rubber engine mounting blocks for experimental testing.15th Feb 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan232
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding the requirements and delivery of 20 HP rubber engine mounting blocks.18th Feb 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan233
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. concerning tyre balance specifications for different sizes.19th Feb 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan234
Letter to The Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. requesting an improved Silent Tread tyre pattern for experimental use.22th Feb 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan235
Letter to The Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. concerning the inability to fit balance weights to 21' wheels.24th Feb 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan236
Letter to The Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. requesting samples of a rubber block with specific deflection properties.24th Feb 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan237
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding Fort Dunlop and Standard Dunlop Silent covers.24th Feb 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan238
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding the production of sample mounting blocks with specific deflection and load characteristics.25th Feb 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan239
Letter from Dunlop Rubber regarding the supply of engine mounting blocks, detailing specifications and a production delay.5th Mar 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan240
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. regarding the dispatch of two dozen harder and softer rubber blocks for testing.7th Mar 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan241
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. concerning the testing of rubber blocks for an engine foot.8th Mar 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan242
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. concerning the development and delivery of experimental tyres.8th Mar 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan243
The urgent approval of rubber samples from Dunlop for semi-isolation between the dash and scuttle.10th Feb 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan244
Comparing drawing dimensions to actual dimensions for rubber bushes used in semi-isolation between the dash and scuttle.11th Mar 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan245
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding tyre power consumption test results.11th Mar 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan246
Series of four graphs showing the power consumption of a 7.00-21 Dunlop Standard 'Silent' Tyre under varying loads, pressures, and speeds.4th Mar 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan247
Four graphs showing the power consumption of a 'Fort' Dunlop Silent Tyre (6.00-19) under various loads, speeds and pressures.1st Feb 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan248
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding advice on 21' wheels to allow more latitude for out-of-balance tyres.24th Mar 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan249
The non-skidding properties and performance of silent tread tyres compared to other types on English roads.26th Mar 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan250
Evolving an intermediate tyre to balance silence and safety.8th Apr 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan251
Follow-up letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the delivery of improved Silent Tread tyres.8th Apr 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan252
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding Silent Tread Tyres and delaying a visit.10th Apr 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan253
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a delay in sending altered Silent tyres.16th May 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan254
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a discrepancy in a submitted tyre modification.24th May 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan255
Letter from Dunlop regarding a misunderstanding and feedback request on a modified silent tread tyre.28th May 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan256
Skidding experiments and performance tests of modified silent tread tyres.3rd Aug 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan257
Modifications to silent tread tyres by cutting grooves, and considering standardising this new tread.1st Jun 1938Box 45 \ 2  Scan258
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. about the performance and balance of modified Silent Tread Tyres.4th Jun 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan259
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. requesting the return of a sample American wheel in Staybrite.5th Jun 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan260
Balance weights and procedures for 7' tyres on 20' rims for the 40/50 model.5th Jun 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan261
Requesting four silent tread tyres for testing, as two are insufficient to form an adequate opinion.6th Jun 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan262
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. acknowledging receipt of a previous communication.6th Jun 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan263
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding modified 'Silent' tyres and out-of-balance specifications.6th Jun 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan264
Temperature and fuel system tests conducted at the Brooklands track.11th Jun 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan265
Acceleration test results comparing a standard carburetter with an air silencer carburetter.11th Jun 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan266
Steering tests conducted at Brooklands with different tyre types and pressures.4th Jun 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan267
Test report on the performance of 7 x 20 Dunlop Silent Tyres at various pressures and wheel configurations.17th Jun 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan268
The dispatch of new 'Silent Tread Tyres' with improved non-skidding properties for testing.17th Jun 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan269
Letter to the Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding tyre failures on 40/50 cars at Brooklands and requesting suitable racing tyres.23th Jun 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan270
The performance of a new experimental 'Silent Tread' tyre.23th Jun 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan271
Order for two sets of six special tyres from the Dunlop Rubber Co. for use on Brooklands Track.26th Jun 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan272
Requesting an opinion on a second set of modified Silent Tread tyres and an enquiry about suitable treads from Dunlop.26th Jun 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan273
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. discussing their findings on tyre noise, concluding that most noise comes from the rear tyres contrary to a previous opinion.2nd Jul 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan274
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the incorrect delivery of Fort Silent tyre covers.2nd Jul 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan275
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a partial despatch of an order for special racing tyres.3rd Jul 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan276
Return of two incorrectly sized tyres to the Dunlop Rubber Co.10th Jul 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan277
Letter to Dunlop discussing wheel rim and tire compatibility for cars exported to the U.S.15th Jul 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan278
Letter discussing further testing on American tires and rims, and requesting information for standardization.22th Jul 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan279
Querying the dispatch of six special racing tyres from the Dunlop Company to Mr. Rowbotham at Brooklands.22th Jul 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan280
Short memo confirming the delivery of six special racing tyres.22th Jul 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan281
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the return of two tyre covers and requesting their usage mileage.25th Jul 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan282
Encouraging results of experimental silent tread Dunlop tyres.8th Aug 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan283
Covering memo forwarding a letter and blueprint from Dunlop Co. regarding a 7' tyre for a 19' rim.9th Aug 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan284
Letter from Dunlop regarding Drop Centre Rim modifications and international standards.9th Aug 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan285
Letter from the Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the production of a 27.00 tyre and the 'Silent Pattern' mould.17th Jul 1936Box 45 \ 2  Scan286
Proposal drawing for 4.00' and 4.37' well base rims.17th Jul 1936Box 45 \ 2  Scan287
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. concerning the estimated mileage of tyres.11th Aug 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan288
Enquiry from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding the tread design of silent type tyres.11th Aug 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan289
Letter to The Dunlop Rubber Co. concerning tests on a modified silent tread tyre.13th Aug 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan290
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. discussing the trend in American rim diameters.15th Aug 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan291
Order request for a set of six 20-inch wheels from The Dunlop Rubber Co.25th Aug 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan292
Letter to the Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. requesting tyre radius data for speedometer calibration.25th Aug 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan293
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. responding to an inquiry about 20 HP and 40/50 tyres.26th Aug 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan294
Internal order request for two sets of Dunlop tyres with a new improved silent tread for the 20 HP and 40/50 HP models.5th Sep 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan295
Order to The Dunlop Rubber Co. for two sets of tyres with an improved silent tread pattern for the 20 HP and 40/50 models.6th Sep 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan296
Inquiry about standardising a new type of Dunlop tyre with silent running and improved road adhesion qualities.17th Sep 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan297
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding test results for 20 HP & 40/50 tyres.19th Sep 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan298
Graph showing the effect of speed on the effective radius of two different sizes of Dunlop Fort Silent tyres.12th Sep 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan299
Gaining more experience with a set of tyres, focusing on wear, before standardisation.22th Sep 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan300
Letter to The Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. requesting information on the difference between a tyre running under load versus running light.22th Sep 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan301
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. clarifying that the measurable difference between a tyre under load and one running light is negligible.23th Sep 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan302
Urgently testing new tyres due to complaints about the adhesive properties of 'Silent tyres' with winter approaching.26th Sep 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan303
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the incorrect dispatch of tyres and arranging a replacement.27th Sep 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan304
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the fitting of tyres.29th Sep 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan305
The wear and tear of experimental silent type tyres after 4,700 miles of testing.4th Oct 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan306
Inquiry from Dunlop Rubber Co. about the adoption of a modified 'Silent tyre' tread following a 10,000 miles test.6th Oct 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan307
Letter to the Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the decision to adopt the Silent Tread Tyre as standard equipment.7th Oct 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan308
Test report on modified Dunlop Silent Tread Tyres, focusing on road adhesion and noise characteristics.7th Oct 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan309
Tyre modification testing, noting improved wear and proposing standardisation.7th Oct 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan310
Letter returning a signed standardisation sheet for a modification to tyre tread patterns and inquiring about availability.9th Oct 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan311
Letter to The Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd concerning the return of 20 inch tyres.10th Oct 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan312
Letter to the Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding wellingtons and the search for improved 'Silent Tread' tyres.11th Oct 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan313
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. discussing an invoice for Wellingtons and new tyre production.13th Oct 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan314
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. confirming the traced receipt of 5 Fort Silent covers with a modified tread.14th Oct 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan315
Letter to The Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. enclosing a cheque for payment of an account.20th Oct 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan316
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. specifying that tyres for the 20 HP and 40/50 HP models are required in 'Fort' type.21th Oct 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan317
Chasing an overdue requisition for tyres and tubes received from the Dunlop Rubber Co.29th Oct 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan318
Modified tread for Dunlop Silent Tyres.6th Nov 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan319
Standardisation document for a modification to the tyre tread pattern.7th Oct 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan320
Letter regarding the supply of modified Silent Tread Tyres from Dunlop for 20/25 and 40/50 HP chassis.19th Nov 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan321


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