The unsatisfactory noise performance of Avon Duo Tread Tyres on a J-III chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 156\3\ scan0025 | |
| Date | 19th October 1935 | |
| To Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} X 1331 Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /FD. {Frank Dodd - Bodies} 2/KW.19.10.35. Re Avon Duo Tread Tyres. Owing to this set of tyres being very unsatisfactory with regard to noise, they were run on J-III chassis, the mileage being 8,326. We can hardly form a comparison, however, with our other cars and tyres, as this car was mainly used for transport work. Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /F.Dodd. | ||
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