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Rex

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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
 
Rex said:
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
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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.
 
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 🤣
 
asinclai said:
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 🤣
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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.
 
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Andrew Sinclair said:
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 🤣
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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
 
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 .
 
Rex said:
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
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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.
 
Grumpy said:
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
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I am used to periodically checking the tyre pressures manually and then resetting the system in the ZS. That said I see your point.
 
Rex said:
There are no covers on the mags in gen 1?
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Nope, just nice alloy rimes :)
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