Plastic hub caps

[Rex]

I have just had a look at the new zs ev, very nice, except I couldn't believe it had plastic hub caps over the mags, looked cheap.
We prefer our model, nice mags

 

[fatboyfat1981]

I have just had a look at the new zs ev, very nice, except I couldn't believe it had plastic hub caps over the mags, looked cheap.
We prefer our model, nice mags

They’re ostensibly there for Aero reasons, although they probably make 2/10s of fudge all difference when compared to the effect a heavy right foot would have.

They can always be taken off if they aren’t to one’s taste, & personally I quite like them, far easier to replace plastic than refurb an alloy.

ETA: apparently typing “f star c k” s replaced by “fudge”. Neat.

 

[Susanna]

……..I have to try that fudge

Edited to say it does indeed!!

 

[Andrew Sinclair]

I find it difficult to check the fudgeing tyre pressures and have been reluctant to remove them as mine are very stiff and I am worried the fudgeing clips may brake ?

 

[BruceT]

Language! Timothy

 

[gus]

I find it difficult to check the fudgeing tyre pressures and have been reluctant to remove them as mine are very stiff and I am worried the fudgeing clips may brake ?

I'm with you, they make it near damm near impossible to check them with my tyre pressure gauge, I did think of removing the covers and leaving them off.

 

[Vipar]

Get these

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[Grumpy]

I find it difficult to check the fudgeing tyre pressures and have been reluctant to remove them as mine are very stiff and I am worried the fudgeing clips may brake ?

Why don't you use the function on the dash or in the MG app. Gives you the tye pressures without messing with the tyre valves

 

[Rex]

Yes, you can find out the tyre pressure from inside the car, but you will still have to get to the valves to put air in your tyres . Sounds like these new plastic hubcaps have been a poor design idea .

 

[Elec Car Aust]

I have just had a look at the new zs ev, very nice, except I couldn't believe it had plastic hub caps over the mags, looked cheap.
We prefer our model, nice mags

So do I but most new EVs have some sort of plastic covers or inserts on the wheels for aero. Agree with other comment though it would only provide small benefit but I guess they all add up.

 

[peterseddon]

I think the mags under the covers are ugly.

 

[Andrew Sinclair]

Why don't you use the function on the dash or in the MG app. Gives you the tye pressures without messing with the tyre valves

I am used to periodically checking the tyre pressures manually and then resetting the system in the ZS. That said I see your point.

 

[Elec Car Aust]

I think the mags under the covers are ugly.

I'm talking Gen 1. Haven't seen Gen 2 in Australia yet.

 

[Rex]

There are no covers on the mags in gen 1?

 

[Elec Car Aust]

There are no covers on the mags in gen 1?

Nope, just nice alloy rimes

 

[Gadget Geek]

I think we have another duplicate thread here from "Plastic wheel trims" thread.