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).
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. requesting performance data on two sets of tyres.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 53\2\ Scan154 | |
| Date | 10th February 1925 | |
| Telegraphic Address: "DUNLOPS, BIRMINGHAM." Telephone No. CENTRAL 4108. BY APPOINTMENT Registered Offices: DUNLOP HOUSE, 1, ALBANY ST.{Capt. P. R. Strong} LONDON, N.W.1. DUNLOP RUBBER CO LTD Founders of the Pneumatic Tyre Industry FORT DUNLOP, ERDINGTON, BIRMINGHAM. STATION: CASTLE BROMWICH. (MID. RY.) GOODS: TO DUNLOP SIDINGS, CASTLE BROMWICH. CAR ROUTE: TYBURN ROAD from STEELHOUSE LANE. TO FORT DUNLOP WORKS, CAR 63. WHEN REPLYING PLEASE QUOTE ON BOTH LETTER & ENVELOPE Dev. Dept. LHS{Lord Herbert Scott}/KS. ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE FIRM February 10th.1925. Dict.9th. Messrs Rolls Royce Ltd., DERBY. Gentlemen, We shall be much obliged if you will endeavour to supply us with some information on the points enumerated below, as far as the two sets of 33 x 6.75 and the set of 33 x 6.00 Balloon Covers are concerned. We understand these covers were supplied to you in December last year. 1. Identity numbers of covers running on each vehicle. 2. Type of vehicle to which fitted. 3. Laden weights of front and rear axles. 4. Inflation pressure of front and rear covers. 5. Positions occupied by covers on vehicle. 6. Date fitted. 7. Mileage to date. Cont'd.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} Handwritten notes: Top Right: X4865 Top Right (red pencil): BY Left margin: AG Will you please let me have this information as far as possible BY/C Stamps: RECEIVED 11 FEB 1925 | ||