MG ZS EV aftermarket wheels

[DanishDude]

Anyone changed their wheels? I think the car would look much more up market if it got 19 or 20 inch rims but has anyone dared?

 

[Paulie68]

Anyone changed their wheels? I think the car would look much more up market if it got 19 or 20 inch rims but has anyone dared?

Yes, I have.

Mine are 18" x 8" Audi wheels. I'm currently running the 245/40 tyres that came with them, they're more of a racing car sort of tyre, so handling and cornering is like being on rails with them, but I'm not sure they "feel" right for the type of car! so may change them to a 225/45 shortly as that's a more suitable size for an SUV cruiser and will give a softer ride. All VAG group wheels with suitable offset will fit. (close to 40) Audi need spigots, but the rest go straight on. If you go to a 19" wheel, you'd have to run a 35 profile tyre to stay within spec on the wheel diameter and the ride is going to be pretty harsh at that! I don't think you could run to 20" though, as you'd have to run something like a 235/30 tyre to keep the diameter close enough and at that the ride is going to be dire...

 

[colin Lethardy]

Do bear in mind any change to the rolling radius may affect the accuracy of you speedo

 

[Chrispydoc]

There are plenty of comparison sites on the interweb that can calculate any amount of options. I have done it on several occasions, the last one on my former BMW X1......But I was going in the opposite direction.
I prefer smaller wheels with more rubber on them! It's all a matter of personal preference.

I will be sticking with my "Windmill" wheels, but am forced to admit they do look a "tad small" in the wheel arches.

 

[Mark Holmes]

There are plenty of comparison sites on the interweb that can calculate any amount of options. I have done it on several occasions, the last one on my former BMW X1......But I was going in the opposite direction.
I prefer smaller wheels with more rubber on them! It's all a matter of personal preference.

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I will be sticking with my "Windmill" wheels, but am forced to admit they do look a "tad small" in the wheel arches.

Agreed, they do look a little small, and I’ve had others pass a similar comment, but is it that important, not to me...

 

[Mattsab]

Yes, I have.

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Mine are 18" x 8" Audi wheels. I'm currently running the 245/40 tyres that came with them, they're more of a racing car sort of tyre, so handling and cornering is like being on rails with them, but I'm not sure they "feel" right for the type of car! so may change them to a 225/45 shortly as that's a more suitable size for an SUV cruiser and will give a softer ride. All VAG group wheels with suitable offset will fit. (close to 40) Audi need spigots, but the rest go straight on. If you go to a 19" wheel, you'd have to run a 35 profile tyre to stay within spec on the wheel diameter and the ride is going to be pretty harsh at that! I don't think you could run to 20" though, as you'd have to run something like a 235/30 tyre to keep the diameter close enough and at that the ride is going to be dire...

What did you do about the tyre pressure sensors? Fit them or just ignore the alarm every time you use the car?

 

[Paulie68]

What did you do about the tyre pressure sensors? Fit them or just ignore the alarm every time you use the car?

I fitted a second set to the Audi wheels and cloned the serial numbers from the originals over to them.

Although it wouldn't have been an issue at the time to have the TPS dash warning showing, after 3 years you can't as it's an MOT failure.

 

[Mattsab]

I fitted a second set to the Audi wheels and cloned the serial numbers from the originals over to them.

Although it wouldn't have been an issue at the time to have the TPS dash warning showing, after 3 years you can't as it's an MOT failure.

Thank you for your quick response and details. Makes sence to do this, did you have to go back to the main dealer for the coding or have you been able to do it? I've just got a ZS long range Trophy connect and decided to also get a set of 18"s from an Audi A5, they are getting powder coating at the end of the week and was thinking about taking the sensors from my original wheels but a spare set of valve sensors that also work correctly would be even better. Any help or tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again Matt

 

[Paulie68]

Thank you for your quick response and details. Makes sence to do this, did you have to go back to the main dealer for the coding or have you been able to do it? I've just got a ZS long range Trophy connect and decided to also get a set of 18"s from an Audi A5, they are getting powder coating at the end of the week and was thinking about taking the sensors from my original wheels but a spare set of valve sensors that also work correctly would be even better. Any help or tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again Matt

I bought a set of universal programmable TPS along with the tool for cloning them and did it myself as I don't like getting ripped off by dealers.

You don't have to clone though, as long as you use compatible sensors, any good tyre place will have the kit to set the new sensors to the car for way less than an MG dealer will charge you to do it.

 

[Mattsab]

I bought a set of universal programmable TPS along with the tool for cloning them and did it myself as I don't like getting ripped off by dealers.

Would you mind sharing the info/link for that please. I would like to steal clear of the dealers if possible also. Kind regards Matt

 

[Paulie68]

Would you mind sharing the info/link for that please. I would like to steal clear of the dealers if possible also. Kind regards Matt

I'll see if I can dig it out when I get home, but it's 4 years ago, so I might not find it!

If I don't there are universal kits of 4 sensors and cloning pad on ebay or amazon, just check compatibility with the vendors

 

[hmadsen]

I was wondering if it would not be easier to just replace the rubber on the rims with some Michelin Cross Climate 2 and just drive the car, year round on those.

Here we get hardly 10 days of snowy roads and as i have WFH days, it is highly likely that most of those 10 days, can be planned as WFH days, and then the wife can take our Tesla that has summer and wintertyres depending on the season.