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).
Burst Dunlop Magnum Tyre that failed prematurely after 1950 miles, requesting its return to the manufacturer for an explanation.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 81\1\ scan0072 | |
| Date | 7th May 1919 | |
| To Mr. Mills. From EH. X.3044 EH1/LG7.5.19. 7th. May 1919. We have sent into the Stores 1 Dunlop Magnum Tyre. This tyre burst after 1950 miles. We should like you to return this to Messrs. Dunlop and ask they if they can explain why this tyre only lasted such a short time. EH. | ||