bignoddy55
Standard Member
Hello
I have been following the various discussions on a spare wheel/tyre for the updated ZS EV that I own and drive. Being in Australia, the space saver listed on the British sites is not an option due to freight costs.
The VW Golf space saver is an option, but for the updated ZS EV, the circumference is about 5% smaller. I did find one at a wreckers for $50 but put off by the size difference and the age of the space saver.
The supplied MG wheels are 7J17E41 rims with PCD of 5x112 and centre bore of 57.1mm. The compliance plate for the vehicle has the entry of N/A under spare (another reason for not buying the VW space saver).
I have found some VW wheels (from a Tiguan as an example) that are 7J17E43 rims with PCD of 5x112 and centre bore of 57.1mm. I am no expert but firmly believe that they will fit the updated ZS EV.
There is a Gumtree seller just north of Brisbane who has 4 of these plus 235/50/17 tyres for $100. Yes $100. The tyres are listed as not so good and should be changed to the supplied 215/55/17 tyre size. You would also need the VW stud bolts to match the rim profile. These are available from the wreckers for about $5 each.
If any Brisbane drivers were interested, we could buy the four rims as he will not sell individually, put on the right sized tyre and have a full sized spare for less than $300.
Any interested locals please contact me.
Cheers
I have been following the various discussions on a spare wheel/tyre for the updated ZS EV that I own and drive. Being in Australia, the space saver listed on the British sites is not an option due to freight costs.
The VW Golf space saver is an option, but for the updated ZS EV, the circumference is about 5% smaller. I did find one at a wreckers for $50 but put off by the size difference and the age of the space saver.
The supplied MG wheels are 7J17E41 rims with PCD of 5x112 and centre bore of 57.1mm. The compliance plate for the vehicle has the entry of N/A under spare (another reason for not buying the VW space saver).
I have found some VW wheels (from a Tiguan as an example) that are 7J17E43 rims with PCD of 5x112 and centre bore of 57.1mm. I am no expert but firmly believe that they will fit the updated ZS EV.
There is a Gumtree seller just north of Brisbane who has 4 of these plus 235/50/17 tyres for $100. Yes $100. The tyres are listed as not so good and should be changed to the supplied 215/55/17 tyre size. You would also need the VW stud bolts to match the rim profile. These are available from the wreckers for about $5 each.
If any Brisbane drivers were interested, we could buy the four rims as he will not sell individually, put on the right sized tyre and have a full sized spare for less than $300.
Any interested locals please contact me.
Cheers