Steel rims - Anyone?

[Alex144]

After buying the MG3, I had actually planned to change to a set of ugly and cheap 16" steel rims with winter tires.
I asked several dealers here in Germany, who all have access to various wholesalers, but the answer was always the same: there are currently no suitable steel rims for the MG3.

lol ?

I will soon be fitting some winter tires on the original rims. I would like to have a second set of wheels permanently (steel... Alu would be available, but not what I am looking for).

What are your experiences? Is there already something available somewhere on the European market or outside, or is there something waiting in the wings?

Thanks.

 

[Deleted member 19052]

lsteel rims are mostly supplied on 4x4s, so you can look on dedicated sites.

 

[FromParis]

Hi, just check the specs on the thread I created earlier today, regarding bigger wheels/rims, your answer is hiding there

 

[Alex144]

Hi, just check the specs on the thread I created earlier today, regarding bigger wheels/rims, your answer is hiding there

Can't follow you. Zero brain capacity left at this time of the day ? Do you mean the specs..... R18... 5*112?

 

[OriginalBigAl]

In Europe the early MG4 standard range came with 16 inch steel wheels , could be a match?

 

[Deleted member 19052]

for rims 6.0jx16

Jantes Acier de qualité 15-16-17 pouces pour tous véhicules 4x4

Une gamme complète de jantes acier tôle 15, 16 et 17 pouces pour tous véhicules 4x4.

www.vpc4x4.com

 

[MG Clive]

there are currently no suitable steel rims for the MG3.

The basic 'Essence' model MG3 Hybrid in Ireland has steel wheels, so they should be available to order from your MG Dealer. ?

 

[Coulomb]

The basic 'Essence' model MG3 Hybrid in Ireland...

Did you mean Excite? In Australia, Essence is the higher spec model, close to the UK Trophy.

 

[MG Clive]

Did you mean Excite? In Australia, Essence is the higher spec model, close to the UK Trophy.

No, in Ireland it's Essence - Excite - Exclusive

MG3 | MG Motor Ireland

Discover the All-New MG3 from MG Motor Ireland. The first in the next generation of high-performance Hybrid+ models, with unbeatable performance, you won't want to miss this.

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[FromParis]

So standard rims are 16x6 inches and 5x112 with ET50. Here above is one example of upgrade with 18 inches

 

[MG Clive]

So standard rims are 16x6 inches and 5x112 with ET50. Here above is one example of upgrade with 18 inches

I don't think 18" wheels will be suitable for winter tyres.

 

[Deleted member 18108]

They would be an expensive option for Winter tyres.

 

[MG Clive]

They would be an expensive option for Winter tyres.

Yes I agree @DeclanB, my point was that some MG Dealers are saying there are no suitable steel rims for the MG3, which is obviously incorrect.

 

[Deleted member 18108]

Yes I agree @DeclanB, my point was that some MG Dealers are saying there are no suitable steel rims for the MG3, which is obviously incorrect.

True, forget the booze cruises to France, try a steel wheel cruise to the Emerald Isle.
As you say, MG already specs these on the base model, so they should be available, though they might look for silly money.

 

[FromParis]

I don't think 18" wheels will be suitable for winter tyres.

it's gonna be around 70/90 for most of the tyres, to max 110 for the Michelin Crossclimate 2 with 225 40 R18
for eg : 225/40R18 All season Tyres | Free Delivery | Oponeo.co.uk

 

[Alex144]

Thank you for all your feedback. ?
I will invest some more time in my personal research in the near future. But I think that, especially in Germany, the problems begin with the part reports, approvals, etc. The topic is very complex and I approach it with caution. For now I will mount the winter tires on the original rims.

 

[MG Clive]

it's gonna be around 70/90 for most of the tyres, to max 110 for the Michelin Crossclimate 2 with 225 40 R18
for eg : 225/40R18 All season Tyres | Free Delivery | Oponeo.co.uk

I wasn't doubting the availability of 18" wheels and winter tyres mate, but when fitting winter tyres you use the same size as the ones on the car, or smaller with a higher profile, you never go to bigger and wider wheels with low profile tyres.

 

[Deleted member 18108]

I wasn't doubting the availability of 18" wheels and winter tyres mate, but when fitting winter tyres you use the same size as the ones on the car, or smaller with a higher profile, you never go to bigger and wider wheels with low profile tyres.

Exactly, a slightly narrower tyre works better for snow particularly.