chevvron,
The VC10 had chines on the nosewheel tyres which were designed specifically to deflect the spray so that it spread out sideways well below the engine intakes. We were instructed not to raise the nose like your Trident pilot did as there was no need and that it was important to conform to the normal rotation speed for the exact reason that jhieminga has posted above. I seem to remember there was a training film showing how effective these chines were.