Re: Re: Tyres 16 inch or 400?

[Anonymous]

Have you measured your standard modern car wheel and a modern standard tyre? I have and the difference is exactly the same as that on the wheel and tyre combination I have. Since I am obviously missing something please explain to me how a tyre passed as legal for use on the road and being used within the spec of vehicle weight etc can be classed as unfit for use. Just how the tyre can come off the rim applies to any tyre including the Michelin 400. Of course if there was a accident and it warranted inspection I would be worried if there were any modifications away from standard that are not registered with the insurance company but since I have already listed every change already made and those due to be done in the near future I feel confident of my position. I am willing to listen to a valid argument but using emotive terms without proof is in my opinion nothing more than scare stories. Still once I have finished the current round of work I will be going to our local airport and give the car a real thrashing and see if I can dislodge a tyre or shred a inner tube. I might even sacrifice the spare by running it flat and see what happens.