DaveyDemolition Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Yeah just want some import style plates for my car, what size is the best to go for? because on the websites its coming up with all mm measurements, just wondering whats the best size to have and if anyone could reccomend a decent site to get them from.Thanks, Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattyD Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 330mm x 176/177mm i think :s lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveyDemolition Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 330mm x 176/177mm i think :s lol300/178 is on the website, cheers mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattyD Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 im quite sure mine measure 330 mate lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveyDemolition Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 im quite sure mine measure 330 mate lol yeah i meant 330 ahah anyone know if these would be legal? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattyD Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 i cant help you on that mate, not sure what the rules are with writing on the plates etc..................... i thought that had to be plain and the ones above kinda look like show plates Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Proplates.co.uk ftw, 12x6" is best size imo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lukEp Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Display of Vehicle Registration Marks on Imported Vehicles (which have a restricted space for a standard sized number plate)Certain imported vehicles may be permitted to display number plates with smaller characters if:â?¢ The vehicle does not have European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval and â?¢The vehicle's construction/design cannot accommodate standard size number plates Specifications for smaller sized plates (for certain imported vehicles) Character Height 64mm Character Width 44mm Character Stroke 10mm Space between characters 10mm but your uk spec soNUMBER PLATES FITTED AFTER 1 SEPTEMBER 2001Number plates fitted after 1 September 2001 must display characters that meet the dimensions shown below.Characters Height 79mm Width (except the figure 1 or letter l) 50mm Stroke 14mm Space between characters 11mm Space between groups 33mm Top, bottom and side margins (minimum) 11mm Space between vertical lines 19mm The character width has been slightly reduced from 57mm to 50mm to accommodate the Euro-symbol on the number plate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveyDemolition Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 Display of Vehicle Registration Marks on Imported Vehicles (which have a restricted space for a standard sized number plate)Certain imported vehicles may be permitted to display number plates with smaller characters if:â?¢ The vehicle does not have European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval and â?¢The vehicle's construction/design cannot accommodate standard size number plates Specifications for smaller sized plates (for certain imported vehicles) Character Height 64mm Character Width 44mm Character Stroke 10mm Space between characters 10mm but your uk spec soNUMBER PLATES FITTED AFTER 1 SEPTEMBER 2001Number plates fitted after 1 September 2001 must display characters that meet the dimensions shown below.Characters Height 79mm Width (except the figure 1 or letter l) 50mm Stroke 14mm Space between characters 11mm Space between groups 33mm Top, bottom and side margins (minimum) 11mm Space between vertical lines 19mm The character width has been slightly reduced from 57mm to 50mm to accommodate the Euro-symbol on the number plate.Hmmm I was just wondering about the border and the 'Toyota Racing Development' thing ive got on the bottom, but on pro plates, i went on the mot specific number plates bit, created my number plates, and its allowing me to have a border, but not the writing bit at the bottom, so i guess there's my answer just dont want to give the cops and excuse to pull me over not worth the hassle Cheers mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveyDemolition Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 Ordered them now anyway £24.50 inc postage for front and back, import style with a red border. can't complain at that price and there completley legal thanks guys and thanks Amjad for showing me the site Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 No probs, I have to order a new set myself because I got pulled lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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