Tyres and Brakes
Tyres & Brakes
DEFECTIVE TYRES ARE DANGEROUS!
Do NOT drive if any tyre is damaged, is excessively worn, or is inflated to an incorrect pressure.
Always drive with consideration for the condition of the tyres, and regularly inspect the tread and side walls for any sign of distortion (bulges), cuts or wear.
Note: If possible, protect tyres from contamination by oil, grease, fuel and other automotive fluids.
Tyre Pressures
Check the pressures (including the spare wheel) at least every week, when the tyres are cold.
If it is necessary to check the tyres when they are warm, you should expect the pressures to have increased by 0.3 to 0.4 bar. In this circumstance, NEVER let air out of the tyres in order to match the recommended pressures (cold).
Valves
Keep the valve caps screwed down firmly – they prevent dirt from entering the valve. Check the valve for leaks (listen for a tell – tale hissing) when you check the tyre pressure.
Tyre Wear Indicators
Tyres fitted as original equipment have wear indicators moulded into the tead pattern at several points around the circumference. When the tread has worn down to 1.6 mm, the indicators will come to the surface of the tread pattern, producing the effect of a continuous band of rubber across the width of the tyre.
Note: If tyre wear is uneven ( on one side of the tyre only) the wheel alignment should be checked by the MG Authorised Repairer.
IMPORTANT
A tyre MUST be replaced as soon as a wear indicator becomes visible.
Approved Tyres
Please find details of the approved tyres for each model of MG:
Vehicle |
Tyre size |
Load & speed rating |
Make & type |
MG3 |
185 / 70 R14 |
88H |
Goodyear GT3 |
185 / 70 R14 |
88T |
Goodyear Efficient Grip Compact |
|
195 / 70 R14 |
87V |
Goodyear Efficient Grip |
|
195 / 70 R14 |
87V |
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance |
|
195 / 70 R14 |
87V |
Kumho Ecsta KH31 |
|
195 / 55 R16 |
87V |
Goodyear Efficient Grip |
|
195 / 55 R16 |
87V |
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance |
|
195 / 55 R16 |
87V |
Kumho Ecsta HM |
|
MG5 EV |
205 / 60 R16 |
96V |
Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 |
MG6 Petrol |
215 / 50 R17 |
91V |
Goodyear Efficient Grip |
225 / 45 R18 |
91W |
Dunlop SP Sport |
|
MG6 Diesel |
205 / 60 R16 |
96V |
Goodyear Efficient Grip |
215 / 50 R17 |
95W |
Goodyear Efficient Grip |
|
225 / 45 R18 |
95W |
Dunlop SP Sport 01 |
|
MG GS |
215 / 60 R17 |
96H |
Maxxis HP M3 |
215 / 60 R17 |
96V |
Michelin Primacy 3 |
|
235 / 50 R18 |
97W |
Michelin Primacy 3ST |
|
235 / 50 R18 |
101Y |
Michelin Primacy 3 |
|
MG ZS (17MY) |
195 / 65R15 |
91H |
Giti Comfort 221 |
195 / 65R15 |
91H |
Michelin Energy Saver |
|
215 / 50R17 |
91V |
Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
|
215 / 50R17 |
91Y |
Continental Premium Contact 6 |
|
215 / 50R17 |
91W |
Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
|
MG ZS EV |
215 / 50 R17 |
91W |
Michelin Primacy 3ST |
MG ZS (20MY) |
215 / 55 R17 |
94V |
Maxxis Bravo HP-M3 |
215 / 55 R17 |
94V |
Michelin Primacy 3ST |
|
215 / 55 R17 |
94V |
Michelin Primacy 4 |
|
MG HS |
|||
215 / 60 R17 |
96H |
Maxxis Bravo |
|
215 / 60 R17 |
96H |
Michelin Primacy 4 |
|
235 / 50 R18 |
97W |
Michelin Primacy 3ST |
|
235/50 R18 |
97V |
Michelin Primacy 4 |
MG Motor UK recommends that the same tyres are fitted on all wheel positions of your vehicle. However, if mixing is necessary due to tyre availability or economical considerations, it is permissible to mix brands and tread patterns as long as the same brands and tread patterns are fitted across the axle.
Brakes
Below are the minimum brake disc thicknesses we recommend for each model to maintain safe and accurate braking. Your MG Dealer will inspect the conditions of your brakes at each routine service.
Model | MG3 (2013 on) | MG5 EV (2020 on) | MG ZS (2017 on) | MG ZS EV (2019 on) | MG GS (2016-2019) | MG HS (2019 on) |
Front disc thickness | 20mm | 23mm | 20mm | 23mm | 23mm | 23mm |
Rear disc thinkness | n/a | 17mm | 7mm | 8mm | 10mm | 10mm |