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 regarding variation in tyre wear and the testing of smaller diameter wheels in America.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 158\1\ scan0051 | |
| Date | 10th March 1928 | |
| X20? DUNLOP RUBBER CO.,LTD. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "DUNLOPS,PHONE,BIRMINGHAM" TELEPHONE: BIRMINGHAM CENTRAL 4108. P.B.E. 25 LINES. YOUR REF: Manufacturers'Division. OUR REF: Car. C.V.Aero., JSM/EMW. FORT DUNLOP ERDINGTON BIRMINGHAM Messrs.Rolls Royce Ltd., 15, Conduit Street., LONDON.W. March.10th.1928. Dear Sirs, VARIATION IN TYRE WEAR - EXPERIENCE IN AMERICA. --------------------- As an item of information we beg to attach a copy of pamphlet issued by The Rubber Association of America Inc. on the reasons for variation in tyre wear. The pamphlet as you will observe deals with smaller diameter wheels which are now being tested by a number of British Car Manufacturers. While we refrain from any attempt to influence you for or against smaller diameters, we are, of course, prepared to collaborate with you in the direction of any change which you may contemplate. We are, Yours faithfully, FOR DUNLOP RUBBER COY.LTD. ENCLO:- | ||