yep, I guess the bottom line is we can all decide when we need to change the tyres on our cars, if you discount the legal safety test guidance.. its just down to how safe we want it all to be for the task we are using them for.HA HA, that is funny! post a blog from a manufacture who wants to sell you things!! Of course they will recommend that you replace "Wear Items" at the slightest sign of wear. That's how they make money!