Think you have virtually answered your own question. I have tread rubbers but would not go for them again.
1. When washing the car, they tend to trap pools of water
2, I know of several people who have suffered corrosion bubbling up under the rubbers due to rusting fixing bolts.
3. They trap polish residue
4. People seem to think it’s ok to plonk their foot on them to take pics when your back is turned.


Doug
2011 Plus 4 in Rich Maroon

1972 750 “ComDom” sprinter
1958 Triton 650
1992 Triumph Trophy 900