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).
Customer's inquiry about tyre performance and suitability for a Bentley.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 158\1\ scan0152 | |
| Date | 8th November 1937 | |
| K {Mr Kilner} /W. c to Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 1339 Pk/8.11.37. Chassis No.B.87.GP. H.A.S.Rolfe Esq. ----------------- The following is an extract of a letter dated the 6th inst. received from the above owner:- ........."I have had a poor experience with the last "three sets of India Tyres the "Super Quality" do "not seem to have such a good tread as the old "Speed Quality". I am desirous of giving a trial "to a set of "Dominion Tyres" of which I have "had good experience reports from various friends. "Will it be in order for me so to do"........ I attach a copy of my acknowledgment. Will you please advise me whether there is any objection to using the Dominion tyres on a Bentley and whether you have any experience as regards their wearing qualities as compared with India tyres. Pk. | ||