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).
Inquiry from Dunlop Rubber Co. about the adoption of a modified 'Silent tyre' tread following a 10,000 miles test.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 45\2\ Scan307 | |
| Date | 6th October 1930 | |
| Y6050 DUNLOP RUBBER CO.,LTD. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS 'DUNLOPS, PHONE, BIRMINGHAM' TELEPHONE BIRMINGHAM CENTRAL 4108 (P.B.E.) EXTENSION No. YOUR REF OUR REF WB{Mr Brazier/Mr Bell}/W.10.610 FORT DUNLOP ERDINGTON BIRMINGHAM 6th October 1930. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. For attention of Mr. Robotham. Dear Sirs, With regard to the modified form of Silent tyre, you advised us some time ago that you were giving the sample tyres a 10,000 miles test, and that if this proved satisfactory, you would in all probability adopt this particular form of tread for future requirements. We are considering our general mould programme, and it would be of assistance to us if any indication could now be given as to the likelihood of your adopting the type of tread referred to. We want to do all we can to avoid any delay in supply which would ensue if we had to wait to make moulds until you had completely satisfied yourselves - hence our enquiry for the indication asked for. Yours faithfully, for DUNLOP RUBBER COMPANY LTD., W.Bonds Development Manager. | ||