pete1986 2 Posted March 9, 2008 (edited) I need to get some replacement number plates and if possible some that actually fit into the recess on the front bumper, which i measured at just over 18". However when choosing the size on websites, the closest size they do is 20.5". So im just wondering where i can get plates to fit like they are supposed to? What size does everyone else have? EDIT: I remember there being a similar topic a while back, i did a search, but 28 pages of unrelated topics came up!! Edited March 9, 2008 by pete1986 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fenton 1,542 Posted March 9, 2008 I cut the ends off my standard size plate to make it fit in the recess. I'm not yet sure if I like it or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete1986 2 Posted March 10, 2008 Wow, this has drummed up a massive response! Come on guys, i know its not exactly a exciting topic and is hardly going to have you on the edge of your seat. Im just after a simple answer... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fenton 1,542 Posted March 10, 2008 "Thanks for replying Tom!" "No problem don't mention it." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goliath 94 Posted March 10, 2008 i cant find anywhere that does them either so i guess its just a case of cut you own, does anyone know the legal side of number plate sizes? as i often see smaller front plates on euro style cars and quite like the look of them although im guessing as the lettering is smaller its not legal?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete1986 2 Posted March 10, 2008 "Thanks for replying Tom!" "No problem don't mention it." Ooooh, touchy! lol sorry mate, do appreciate your reply. Think thats what im gonna have to do though... trim them down and round off the corners i suppose. Cheers Goliath - Not sure about all the legalities, theres a load of info on the dvla website about it though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goliath 94 Posted March 10, 2008 theres a load of info on the dvla website about it though For all vehicles manufactured after 1973 Characters Size Height 79mm Width 50mm Stroke 14mm Side margin 11mm Top & bottom margin 11mm Space between characters 11mm Space between groups 33mm So the plate can be, at smallest, 22mm wider than correctly sized/spaced letters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete1986 2 Posted March 10, 2008 Found this website, allows you to specify whatever size you want. Only problem is that the price goes from £18 to £36 plus p+p when you choose this. http://www.4plates.co.uk Decided to just order some Std UK ones and trim them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jrod 7 Posted March 11, 2008 Just search for show plates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
si_03 0 Posted March 11, 2008 halfolds now do the smaller plates as the have made them legal again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom_m 0 Posted March 11, 2008 (edited) I cut the ends off my standard size plate to make it fit in the recess. I'm not yet sure if I like it or not. i did this on my old one too. worked a treat and fitted better IMO went a little bit more extreme on the new one and no its not legal in the slightest! Edited March 11, 2008 by tom_m Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mogsman 2 Posted March 11, 2008 I've cut mine to fit in the recess. It was a standard size plate to start with, but didn't take long to cut to fit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
