I have never laughed so much during and after this thread. You guys sound like a bunch of hysterical, chattering, frustrated housewives with a serious 'knickers in a twist syndrome'.
Fortunately, for me, £1440 is not a great deal of money. I am having fun and that's what it is all about.
The Monza Shadows cost nearly £500 each, and from what I know, are pretty impossible to fix when kerbed. As I don't like driving a car with kerbed or damaged rims and as this can be a greater possibility in harsh winter conditions, I bought a set of four VMR 710s for the princely sum of £410, delivered. I will use these with my outrageously expensive Michelin PA3 'W' rated winter tyres.
The Monza Shadows will be shod, as per my signature, with new summer wear come March. More fabulous, delightful expense.
You should be pleased that I spend my money and contribute in some small way to help the pathetic economic state of our country.
So, contrary to what you all think and feel, I am undoubtedly a 'do gooder' and you should be celebrating this and attempt to desist from admonishing me for my generosity.
Happy and Prosperous New Year to all of you kind, considerate and thoughtful human beings.