Hi Matt,
Certainly no offence taken and what qualifies me to comment?
Nothing.... zero, zilch
BUT
When I was out in the Far East I watched a motor race where the weather was fine and the cars were on slicks. During the race the heavens opened up and I got soaked
Quite literally soaked to the skin, but I digress. Cars travelling at walking pace were quite literally aquaplaning and not stopping until they hit an immovable object. These cars were literally travelling at a walking pace and were aquaplaning.
Yes, your tyres have a tread but could you please explain to me how they dispel water? The outter sides of the tyre appear to have no dispersion ability and would surely have to ride on top of any surface water? Being road legal is not a get out of jail free card when something appears so wrong.
How would
I feel if I slid off the road and injured an innocent pedestrian on those tyres that are so contentious? I respect the fact you have stated they are road legal, but can't you see the problem? How does that tread dispel water if that slick area is in contact with the road surface? The only way for that to happen is surely down to the tread pushing the water out to the sides? Once it is pushed away from the tread then surely it will be underneath the smooth rubber which will in turn then try to remove this water?
Regarding the number-plates
the legislation is quite clear regarding font, font size, spacing and of course required markings that need to be displayed. I have no idea how that plate got through any type of MOT but I hope you show some loyalty to the person that signed the MOT as they have clearly made an error. I would tactfully describe that numberplate as being a 'show plate'
Any argument regarding this plate would I guess be rebutted by this paragraph
Number plates need to be replaced if they have been customised with: Stylised letters such as italics
but as you can see from the legislation the plate fails on numerous points.
I think we both have opposing opinions on this issue and it detracts from my admiration on the work you have done to your car, respect to you for this and yes, I like it, and my negative remarks are not a criticism of you, or the excellent improvements you have done on this very nice car.
Regards
John