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Paul H

 posted on 30th Apr 06 at 17:45

i think he's talking crap tbh.aslong as the tyres don't go past the arch and cause things to be thrown up at other vehicles they will be fine.


Martin_C

 posted on 30th Apr 06 at 17:25

anyone else got any input on this?


Martin_C

 posted on 29th Apr 06 at 16:51

they'll be fine, they dont stick out at the arch.

not the same ones, but same area.


jimmy 2.1

 posted on 29th Apr 06 at 16:03

quote:
Originally posted by Martin_C
just some daft traffic police last night pulling me and having a go, they didnt do anything but said to get it sorted or they'll do me next time.

off to vosa on tuesday then to ask them :)


is that the same traffis cop that keeps trying to get you done all the time?:lol:

my car's in for an mot on tuesday. i'll let you know what he says with having your old wheels on


Robin

 posted on 29th Apr 06 at 15:46

bottom of my wheels sticks out firther than the bottom of the wheelarch though, thats not a problem, so the law is stupid


ainsley_brader

 posted on 29th Apr 06 at 15:44

its to do with them throwing spray up not the fact they stick out as such. Your wing mirrors dont throw up much spray do they ;)


ed

 posted on 29th Apr 06 at 14:18

Oh right :)


Robin

 posted on 29th Apr 06 at 14:03

no laws regarding tyre stretching ed, and its not really that bad for the tyre, it does the same job


Martin_C

 posted on 29th Apr 06 at 14:00

quote:
Originally posted by ed
One would assume that tyre stretching is illegal. Can't be ideal for the tyre?


they didnt moan about that at all.

dont think theres any specific guides on what size tyre to what size rim.


Martin_C

 posted on 29th Apr 06 at 14:00

just some daft traffic police last night pulling me and having a go, they didnt do anything but said to get it sorted or they'll do me next time.

off to vosa on tuesday then to ask them :)


ed

 posted on 29th Apr 06 at 13:59

One would assume that tyre stretching is illegal. Can't be ideal for the tyre?


Robin

 posted on 29th Apr 06 at 13:56

i also think its to do with the tread, as long as the tread is covered, then its not a problem

cant see why though really, the wing mirrors stick out more


Martin_C

 posted on 29th Apr 06 at 13:53

i understand that if your wheels and tyres stick out past the arch of the car its illegal, like when they stick out an inch past the arch, but as long as the tread of the tyre is inside the arch its ok? even if the sidewall etc is slightly outwidth the arch (stretched tyres).