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Date: Thu, 03 May 2007 17:41:39 GMT From: johannes <johsnospamnospam-efitter.com> Subject: Re: Classic 900 - aluminum or steel/best tires for sport driving
robanzellottinospamlemail.com wrote: > > > It's hard to believe that in a country where they are open minded > > enough to have roads with no speedlimits that they are this particular > > about using different tires that still cover the load properly :-) > > > > Not doubting it, just surprised! > > Yeah, We've got a lot of rules here. Even down to the wattage of bulbs > that can be sold for bike lights (that's Bicycle!). The standard rear > bulb can't take the juice my generator delivers. It burns out quickly, > and robs too much power from the front light. I couldn't get a > different bulb, so I picked up a 30ohm power resistor and put it into > the circuit. Probably illegal. > > Thanks everyone for all the advice on tire sizes. I have been looking > at used tire/wheel sets, and a lot that are sold as suitable for this > car are 205/60-15. I'm not worried about inspection, as I can through > on my winter wheels for that, but I'll be sure to test whatever I buy > first before I hand over the cash. > > Robobass However, if you change wheel/tyre size in the uk, the insurance companies consider it a 'modification'. We are obliged to declare it and might have to pay a higher premium. If you don't declare a modification, then the car insurance could be void.
