spare

A spare tire (or stepney in some countries) is an additional tire (or tyre - see spelling differences) carried in a motor vehicle as a replacement for one that goes flat, has a blowout, or has another emergency. Spare tire is generally a misnomer, as almost all vehicles actually carry an entire wheel with a tire mounted on it as a spare rather than just a tire, as fitting a tire to a wheel would require a motorist to carry additional, specialized equipment. However, some spare tires ("space-saver" and "donut" types) are not meant to be driven long distances. Space-savers have a maximum speed of around 50 mph (80 km/h).When replacing a damaged tire, placing the compact spare on a non-drive axle will prevent damage to the drivetrain. If placed on a drivetrain axle, the smaller-diameter tire can put stress on the differential causing damage and reducing handling.

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  1. T

    Spare wheel and jack for MG 5

    I am new to the MG community forum but have followed discussions/podcasts over several months and remember some correspondence regarding obtaining temporary spare wheel kits from sources other than MG at significant savings. Can anyone advise details of these compatible items?
  2. bwanamdevu

    Putting a complete wheel in the Exclusive boot as a spare.

    With the boot floor in the Exclusive raised to its higher position, there appears to be a lot more space where normally you would fit a space saver wheel. My question is, I wonder, is there sufficient space to fit a complete normal wheel as a spare, not a space saver one? Maybe there is another...
  3. D

    Spare wheel

    Hi all anyone ordered a space saver spare wheel for their new zs l/r dealer said they are £250, I know when I ordered one for my Kia it came with a kit to secure it in boot, and a tool kit and jack for£200, any one done better cheers.
  4. G

    Spare Wheel

    I’m swopping from the ZS to the MG5. Does anyone know if the space saver spare wheel for the ZS ev fits the MG5?
  5. F

    Spare wheel ZS EV

    Spare wheel ZS EV. I couldn't source an MG 'genuine' space saver spare locally in Australia, and I think the absence of a spare is a significant shortcoming particularly if you mostly drive on rural roads. So after doing a bit of 'google research' I think I've solved it. I got a VW Golf MK5...
  6. F

    Spare wheel ZS EV

    I couldn't source an MG 'genuine' space saver spare locally in Australia, and I think the absence of a spare is a significant shortcoming particularly if you mostly drive on rural roads. So after doing a bit of 'google research' I think I've solved it. I got a VW Golf MK5 space saver spare which...
  7. Delboy102000

    Full sized Zs ev spare

    hi everybody, with the large number of secondhand 17 inch alloys around from MG 6’s , Rover 75s and MG ZT’s Seeing as they are all the same five stud PCD fit has anyone tried any of them as a working full size spare. I would be very interested just to hear please as I was considering buying one...
  8. Paulie68

    Archived Genuine MG ZS EV Space saver spare wheel kit. Now sold.

    ZS EV Space saver spare wheel and tool kit for the ZS EV, brand new and unused. £135. Heavy, so would prefer local pick up From DN37 area, but will post it to you at cost if you twist my arm a bit... If one of you miserable lot don't buy it soon, it's going on ebay for £160!! lol!! ;)
  9. Archev

    Archived Genuine ZSev spare wheel kit

    Space saver wheel, tyre and tools in fitted foam insert. Completely as new and unused. Bought from MG dealer. I’ve moved over to a long range 5 and bought a new spare for it as it’s a different size. Will sell for £200
  10. P

    Archived MG ZS EV space saver spare wheel and tool kit, never used.

    I have a genuine MG supplied space save spare wheel complete with toolkit. I can post but am happy for it to be collected. This wheel kit cost me £220 in June last year, it has never been used on the car. If collection is not possible I can courier the kit at cost price to the buyer, but as it...
  11. Troy

    Archived Space saver spare wheel kit for sale

    Hi i have a new unused space saver wheel kit for sale completed with wheel Jack, wheel brace and inset which has come from VW/ Audi car and fits the MG5 series looking for £60.00 the wheel is located in Yeovil
  12. M

    2 Months, so far, wait for spare parts. Ridiculous.

    Two months ago I took my MG ZS EV to the dealer with a knock on the front suspension. The technician looked at it and decided that the front right shock absorber needed to be changed. It was put on order. We are now two months later, after having been put on back order again a month ago. MG...
  13. Mike

    Archived MG ZS EV spare wheel

    Hi all, I now have no need for a spare wheel complete with fixing screw, Jack & wheel brace. Sensible offers. Collection from Kettering area as box thrown away ages ago.
  14. Alb

    Official Space Saver Spare

    I bit the bullet today and ordered the official spare wheel package. For those that have also purchased the proper package (part number 10959444) did you manage to negotiate a decent discount on the £249 recommended price? Mine is coming from an MG dealer in Cambridge for £201 delivered but I'm...
  15. S

    No spare tyre option on HS PHEV. Anyone on Run Flats?

    ZS drivers are fortunate enough to have the option of purchasing a spare emergency wheel that will fit under the boot floor. However this isn't the case with the HS PHEV unfortunately due to the batteries being stored underneath. I don't know how much use the supplied 'puncture repair kit'...
  16. Alb

    Spare Wheel (Full Size)

    Has anyone priced an original wheel? I'm thinking about having a full size spare.
  17. macd2401

    And this is why we need spare tyres!

    Came back from a weekend trip away last night, and on the journey, noticed the back right was showing high 20s psi, whilst everything else was mid 30s. Took the wheel off today, and found that little darling hanging out of the tread ?‍♂️ Sods law says of course it wouldn't be in the repairable...
  18. KlinkPC

    Spare Wheel in Australia

    I was unable to get hold of a space saver kit in Australia. To buy the UK kit via eBay involved very high shipping expenses, so in the end I had to buy a rim from MG in Australia for $AUS446. I put on a cheapish Maxxis tyre ($119.00) and added a scissor jack and wheel brace for $55.00. All of...
  19. J

    Spare Tire Well Subwoofer

    First thing we need is "Bolt spare wheel stowage" From here
  20. EWD

    MG5 Spare wheel kit

    My dealer gave me the wrong spare wheel kit. They gave me the one for a MG GS/MG ZS EV. In resolving the issue I've learnt a few things. The space saver wheel is the same between the models (MG aftersales confirmed this) but it's the tool kit, polystyrene insert and the retention bolt that...
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