On the Chat Off Topic forum and specifically on the 'Winter Tyre' thread, I was admonished nay chastised en masse by a number of members on my purchase of winter tyres and wheels.
This is the response I provided:
'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'.
The tyres will be fitted in the UK, though not sourced through a UK company. The UK has to be grateful for small mercies. I tried for 3 months to get them here. Got fed-up with the ineffeciencies and the unacceptable wait. Eventually, the French company pneus, sourced them from Germany.
p3eps had to do the same.
Pity I could not spend all of the money here.
