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Departmental memo regarding fitting Dunlop detachable wheels to heavy cars.29th Oct 1912Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page004
Trial set of detachable wheels from the Dunlop Tyre Co. to be fitted to the 'Charmer' 1162.29th Oct 1912Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page005
Complaint to Dunlop regarding their detachable wheels and a subsequent proposal to fit a new set and order more.29th Oct 1912Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page006
To Mr Spinney forwarding a note from Mr Royce concerning Dunlop detachable wheels.31th Oct 1912Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page007
Departmental memo forwarding an attached copy of another memo to Mr. Barrington.4th Nov 1912Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page008
Internal instruction to Mr Nadin to order two sets of Dunlop detachable wheels for the Experimental Department.5th Nov 1912Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page009
Fitting of a trial set of Dunlop detachable wheels to chassis 1162.5th Nov 1912Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page010
Issues with Dunlop Detachable Wire Wheels working loose due to a quick taper cone.11th Nov 1912Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page011
Letter comparing various wire wheel designs, including Dunlop, Riley, and Rudge-Whitworth, with a recommendation for Dunlop wheels.18th Nov 1912Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page012
The second page of a memorandum for Mr Johnson, ending with a recommendation to adopt something as standard and a signature.31th Mar 1921Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page013
Departmental memo regarding the fitting of Dunlop Detachable Wheels.23th Nov 1912Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page014
Departmental memo regarding a delay in fitting Dunlop detachable wheels to 'The Charmer' pending modifications.25th Nov 1912Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page015
Delaying the fitting of Dunlop detachable wheels to 'The Charmer' due to an unsatisfactory design.25th Nov 1912Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page016
Departmental memo discussing the superiority of Dunlop versus Rudge-Whitworth wire wheels.28th Nov 1912Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page017
From F.H.R. regarding the adoption of Dunlop Detachable Wire Wheels and the manufacture of suitable hubs.11th Dec 1912Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page018
Departmental memo discussing the potential adoption of Dunlop wheels and wheel pivot placement.23th Dec 1912Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page019
Departmental memo chasing the return of a Dunlop wire wheel that was out for inspection.21th Jan 1913Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page020
Inspection report and design critique of a sample Dunlop Detachable Wheel.22th Jan 1913Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page021
Page 2 of a typed document describing a disc with attached spokes.7th Feb 1913Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page022
Requesting a report on the unsatisfactory standard design of Dunlop detachable wheels.7th Feb 1913Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page023
Internal departmental memo regarding an order for Dunlop wire wheels for the Experimental Works.6th Feb 1913Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page024
To Mr. Johnson regarding the status of detachable wheels, with a handwritten follow-up request about detachable rims.6th Jan 1913Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page025
Departmental memo requesting a report on tests of Dunlop and other detachable wheels for standardisation.7th Feb 1913Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page026
Departmental memo regarding the testing and redesign of Dunlop detachable wheels for the Austrian Trials cars.8th Feb 1913Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page027
Providing opinions and recommendations on various wheel and rim experiments.28th Apr 1913Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page028
Mr. Royce's remarks on an Urgency Report regarding front axles and wheel hubs.28th Apr 1913Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page029
Wooden wheels with Michelin rims and the complexities of fitting wire wheels and brake drum design.2nd Nov 1912Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page030
Wheel hub design modifications and collaboration with the Dunlop Company.2nd Jan 1917Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page031
Typed memorandum regarding instructions for Rudge-Whitworth people.11th Mar 1913Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page032
Weekly report on the examination and repair of Austrian Trials Cars, detailing issues with cross members and Dunlop hubs.1st Jun 1913Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page033
Technical report on vehicle component performance, including issues with an axle cap thread, water in the crankcase, and conditions in muddy terrain.1st Jun 1913Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page034
Extract discussing the locking device and grub screws on Dunlop wheels, noting potential breakages and suggesting an improvement.28th Jul 1913Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page035
Report on the performance of Dunlop Wheels following the Austrian Trials.21th Jul 1913Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page036
Receiving experimental Dunlop wire wheels and the urgent need to fit them for testing.25th Jul 1913Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page037
Departmental memo regarding the receipt and testing of Dunlop Wire Wheels.26th Jul 1913Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page038
Preparation and inspection of Dunlop wire wheels with ball bearings for double rear brakes.1st Aug 1913Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page039
Use of the Dunlop name for detachable wire wheels and the need for thorough testing before proceeding.2nd Sep 1913Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page040
Note regarding new type Dunlop wheels and the receipt of dust excluders for spare wheels.20th Oct 1913Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page041
Advocating for the use of wire wheels over wood wheels, especially for high-speed cars and for use abroad.28th Nov 1913Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page042
Performance of wheels, specifically the risk of them self-tightening on hubs, and comparing R.W. Wheels to Dunlops.28th Nov 1913Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page043
The difficulty in changing Dunlop detachable wheels due to a lack of interchangeability.28th Nov 1913Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page044
Complaint from the Test Department about water ingress into the front hub axle nuts and proposing a solution.3rd Dec 1913Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page045
Design considerations for Dunlop wire wheels and wheel hubs, referencing blueprint F3650.8th Dec 1913Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page046
Fitment of Dunlop Detachable Wood Wheels, referencing print F.4375 and a modification to the locking point.9th Dec 1913Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page047
Design of wood wheels, comparing Dunlop and Michelin arrangements.15th Dec 1913Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page048
Use of a square section ring for securing the sliding barrel on Dunlop wire wheels for the Austrian Trials cars.23th Jan 1914Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page049
The design of a securing ring for the sliding barrel on Dunlop wire wheels.24th Jan 1914Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page050
The fixing of the sliding barrel for Dunlop Wire Wheels, recommending a return to the old square section ring design.11th Feb 1914Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page051
Note on the satisfactory performance of 895 x 135 m/m Dunlop Wire Wheels fitted to vehicle 4.C.A.22th Feb 1914Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page052
Instruction request to convert the rear wheels on chassis 2300 due to non-interchangeable front and rear wheels.4th Mar 1914Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page053
The non-interchangeability of Dunlop wire wheels on car 2300.5th Mar 1914Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page054
Tool for removing the spring ring which retains the sliding locking piece of Dunlop detachable wheels.26th Mar 1914Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page055
Tool for removing the spring stopping for the locking barrel on Dunlop wire wheels.30th Mar 1914Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page056
Preference for Rudge-Whitworth wheels over Dunlop wheels due to manufacturing variations.20th Apr 1914Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page057
Tool for removing the spring stopping for the locking barrel on Dunlop wire wheels.27th Nov 1914Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page058
Extract discussing the design and comparison of road wheels for the 40/50 HP chassis.26th Apr 1917Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page059
Extract discussing the relative merits of Dunlop, Rudge-Whitworth, and Michelin road wheels for the 45/50 HP chassis.28th Apr 1917Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page060
Letter discussing the design and selection of detachable wheels for a standard chassis.20th Dec 1918Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page061
Continuation page discussing the benefits of certain spokes and rims, focusing on appearance and rust prevention for tyres.20th Dec 1918Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page062
Suggestion made by a Mr. Caswell about Dunlop Wire Wheels.10th Jan 1919Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page063
Strength and testing of wire wheels, referencing correspondence with Dunlops during the War.20th Sep 1916Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page064
Broken spokes in Dunlop wire wheels, comparing them to the more reliable American wheels rebuilt by the Houck Company.8th Aug 1916Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page065
Sketch showing the difference in spoke drilling for Dunlop and American built wire wheel rims.17th Jan 1919Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page066
Letter to the Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding issues with the spoking scheme of wire wheels on cars running in America.17th Jan 1919Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page067
Special Dunlop wheels for a chassis intended for the American market.15th May 1919Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page068
Receipt of two experimental wheel designs from the Dunlop Company.6th Jun 1919Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page069
Complaint that the tyre valve position on supplied wheels makes them inaccessible.18th Sep 1919Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page070
The ineffectiveness of 'Fitters Stops' from Dunlops and the discovery of a better alternative.22th Sep 1919Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page071
Inquiry to Dunlops about supplying a demountable rim for a beaded tyre, as a better proposition than Warland or Houk wheels.23th Sep 1919Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page072
Fitment issues with Michelin disc wheels on the 1 EX chassis, comparing them to Dunlop wheels.23th Sep 1919Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page073
Weight comparison between Michelin disc wheels and Dunlop detachable wire wheels for front and rear applications.23th Sep 1919Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page074
Technical memorandum discussing improvements for temperature indicators, wheel hubs, and petrol tank filler gauges.2nd Dec 1919Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page075
Letter discussing the supply of straight-sided tyres, Dunlop wheels, and mechanical tyre pumps.12th May 1920Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page076
Policy and concerns regarding fitting Michelin disc wheels.19th May 1920Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page077
Improved method of spoking Dunlop wheels to eliminate bends in the spokes.28th May 1920Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page078
Technical memo discussing design and issues related to bodywork, steering, wheels, and springs.22th Jul 1920Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page079
The weight of a Rapson tyre and tube, and with a Dunlop wire wheel.24th Sep 1920Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page080
The approval of Michelin tyres as an alternative to Dunlops.25th Oct 1920Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page081
Three potential wheel types for the Goshawk 11 model.12th Jul 1921Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page082
Issues with a tool for removing detachable rims on Dunlop wire wheels, noting its incorrect shape and soft material.22th Jul 1922Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page083
Issue with a new type of Dunlop detachable rim at certain speeds.11th Sep 1922Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page084
Page number on a light blue divider sheet.16th Sep 1911Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page085
System for tracking and recording tyre mileage on motor cars.16th Sep 1911Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page086
Departmental memo detailing a committee's decision on the performance of Mogul Tyres compared to Dunlop's.28th Sep 1911Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page087
Recommending that a tire pressure tester should always be carried in the car.12th Oct 1911Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page088
Meeting minutes discussing the provision of tyre pressure testers and mechanical tyre pumps.28th Nov 1911Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page089
Meeting minutes discussing tyre pump designs, compressed air reservoirs, and tyre balancing.29th Nov 1911Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page090
Meeting minutes discussing tyre balancing issues with suppliers and the fitting of an air pump to an Austin car.11th Dec 1911Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page091
Meeting minutes concerning tyres, air pumps, and tyre pressure testers.22th Dec 1911Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page092
Discussion about the suitability and fitting of a tyre pump to a customer's chassis.30th Dec 1911Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page093
Copy of a letter from a customer detailing impressive tyre mileage on their cars.30th Dec 1911Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page094
Departmental memo concerning a letter from R.P. Doxford and his offer to send a tyre.2nd Jan 1912Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page095
Departmental memo regarding sending a tyre for Mr. Doxford as requested.8th Feb 1912Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page096
The sizes of various tyres when fitted and inflated to 80 lbs.30th Jul 1912Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page097
Method for repairing damaged beading of outer covers.30th Jul 1912Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page098
Report from the Indian Depot detailing required vehicle alterations due to local conditions.17th Aug 1912Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page099
Modifications for carburetter water circulation, radiator mascots, and side footboard treads.17th Aug 1912Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page100
Vehicle component performance and recommendations for use in hot climates.24th Aug 1912Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page101
Article from 'The Autocar' describing Macintosh steel-studded tyres with a fibre compound tread.24th Aug 1912Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page102
Feedback regarding the performance and wear of Pirelli tyres from two sources.26th Jul 1912Box 1 \ 7  B001_X15 20 46 50 59-page103


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