Exclusive for £18500

[weedavemac]

On Autotrader there is an exclusive MG5 for £18,500. On the face of it looks like very good value. It has tinted windows and 18" wheels.

 

[Petriix]

That's crazy cheap. You could buy it and immediately sell it to WBAC for £1500 profit.

 

[Paulie68]

On Autotrader there is an exclusive MG5 for £18,500. On the face of it looks like very good value. It has tinted windows and 18" wheels.

That's just nuts! I've just run it through Cazoo who offered £20,925 for it trade!

Someone needs to snap it up sharpish...

 

[weedavemac]

Those wheels look good with it too

 

[Paulie68]

Those wheels look good with it too

Yep, I have them too on my ZS, they're Audi A4 wheels, look awesome.

 

[weedavemac]

Yep, I have them too on my ZS, they're Audi A4 wheels, look awesome.

Couple of questions re your wheels and tyres please
Do you need spacers or are they a direct fit?
What did you do about centre caps?
Is the rolling circumference the same as the original wheels and tyres?
Do you have details about these wheels please?

 

[Paulie68]

Couple of questions re your wheels and tyres please
Do you need spacers or are they a direct fit?
What did you do about centre caps?
Is the rolling circumference the same as the original wheels and tyres?
Do you have details about these wheels please?

They are a direct fit, make sure to get the A4 wheels as the offset is nearly the same as MG, there is an A5 variant that will fit but has the wrong offset. You do need spigot rings, available for a few pounds, to drop the centre bore from Audi to MG diameter. You also must change the wheel bolts to the VAG curved seat type.

For mine I used a set of MG overlays available online. You just pop out the 4 rings on the audi centres, then stick the MG overlays on.

These wheels are 18", so to maintain a near enough correct size, you need 18" x 225/45, or 245/40 tyres. The car feels more original on 225/45's, steering feel is different with 245/40's.

Audi part number is 8W0601025R There's usually several sets on ebay at any given time.

Here's one example:

4 X Audi A4 8w B9 S Line 18" Inch Alloy Wheels 8jx18 Et40 8w0601025r CONTINENTAL | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 4 X Audi A4 8w B9 S Line 18" Inch Alloy Wheels 8jx18 Et40 8w0601025r CONTINENTAL at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!

www.ebay.co.uk

Centre cap overlays:

MG TF Alloy Wheel Centre Caps Badges Black Silver 55mm Hub Badge Set Of 4 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for MG TF Alloy Wheel Centre Caps Badges Black Silver 55mm Hub Badge Set Of 4 at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.

www.ebay.co.uk

Spigot rings:

Spigot Rings Set Of 4! 66.6 - 57.1 To Suit Audi, VW Mercedes TUV Hub Ring | eBay

Spigot Rings. Tyre Accesories. Wheel & Tyre Accessories. Spigot Rings Set Of 4! Hose Finishers. Hose Fittings. Switch Gear. Add to Favorites.

www.ebay.co.uk

Bolts:

alloy wheel bolts nuts lugs M14 x 1.5 17mm Hex 27mm thread Radius seat Audi x 20 | eBay

M14x1.5 Radius seat 27mm thread 17mm Hex alloy wheel bolts. Fits a wide range of cars, see the compatibility table for fitment information. See the full description for more specs.

www.ebay.co.uk

You'll need to swap the pressure sensors from your existing wheels as well, or run a second set. Universal, programmable ones that clone your originals are most cost effective and work great.

 

[weedavemac]

They are a direct fit, make sure to get the A4 wheels as the offset is nearly the same as MG, there is an A5 variant that will fit but has the wrong offset. You do need spigot rings, available for a few pounds, to drop the centre bore from Audi to MG diameter. You also must change the wheel bolts to the VAG curved seat type.

For mine I used a set of MG overlays available online. You just pop out the 4 rings on the audi centres, then stick the MG overlays on.

These wheels are 18", so to maintain a near enough correct size, you need 18" x 225/45, or 245/40 tyres. The car feels more original on 225/45's, steering feel is different with 245/40's.

Audi part number is 8W0601025R There's usually several sets on ebay at any given time.

Here's one example:

4 X Audi A4 8w B9 S Line 18" Inch Alloy Wheels 8jx18 Et40 8w0601025r | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 4 X Audi A4 8w B9 S Line 18" Inch Alloy Wheels 8jx18 Et40 8w0601025r at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!

www.ebay.co.uk

Centre cap overlays:

MG TF Alloy Wheel Centre Caps Badges Black Silver 55mm Hub Badge Set Of 4 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for MG TF Alloy Wheel Centre Caps Badges Black Silver 55mm Hub Badge Set Of 4 at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.

www.ebay.co.uk

Spigot rings:

Spigot Rings Set Of 4! 66.6 - 57.1 To Suit Audi, VW Mercedes TUV Hub Ring | eBay

Spigot Rings. Tyre Accesories. Wheel & Tyre Accessories. Spigot Rings Set Of 4! Hose Finishers. Hose Fittings. Switch Gear. Add to Favorites.

www.ebay.co.uk

Bolts:

alloy wheel bolts nuts lugs M14 x 1.5 17mm Hex 27mm thread Radius seat Audi x 20 | eBay

M14x1.5 Radius seat 27mm thread 17mm Hex alloy wheel bolts. Fits a wide range of cars, see the compatibility table for fitment information. See the full description for more specs.

www.ebay.co.uk

You'll need to swap the pressure sensors from your existing wheels as well, or run a second set. Universal, programmable ones that clone your originals are most cost effective and work great.

Thank you for the very comprehensive reply. Tempting.

 

[Paulie68]

Thank you for the very comprehensive reply. Tempting.

Just realised, I'm quoting tyre sizes for the ZS. You'll need to check what you need for the MG5 if that's your car type as they're different!

 

[weedavemac]

They are a direct fit, make sure to get the A4 wheels as the offset is nearly the same as MG, there is an A5 variant that will fit but has the wrong offset. You do need spigot rings, available for a few pounds, to drop the centre bore from Audi to MG diameter. You also must change the wheel bolts to the VAG curved seat type.

For mine I used a set of MG overlays available online. You just pop out the 4 rings on the audi centres, then stick the MG overlays on.

These wheels are 18", so to maintain a near enough correct size, you need 18" x 225/45, or 245/40 tyres. The car feels more original on 225/45's, steering feel is different with 245/40's.

Audi part number is 8W0601025R There's usually several sets on ebay at any given time.

Here's one example:

4 X Audi A4 8w B9 S Line 18" Inch Alloy Wheels 8jx18 Et40 8w0601025r | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 4 X Audi A4 8w B9 S Line 18" Inch Alloy Wheels 8jx18 Et40 8w0601025r at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!

www.ebay.co.uk

Centre cap overlays:

MG TF Alloy Wheel Centre Caps Badges Black Silver 55mm Hub Badge Set Of 4 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for MG TF Alloy Wheel Centre Caps Badges Black Silver 55mm Hub Badge Set Of 4 at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.

www.ebay.co.uk

Spigot rings:

Spigot Rings Set Of 4! 66.6 - 57.1 To Suit Audi, VW Mercedes TUV Hub Ring | eBay

Spigot Rings. Tyre Accesories. Wheel & Tyre Accessories. Spigot Rings Set Of 4! Hose Finishers. Hose Fittings. Switch Gear. Add to Favorites.

www.ebay.co.uk

Bolts:

alloy wheel bolts nuts lugs M14 x 1.5 17mm Hex 27mm thread Radius seat Audi x 20 | eBay

M14x1.5 Radius seat 27mm thread 17mm Hex alloy wheel bolts. Fits a wide range of cars, see the compatibility table for fitment information. See the full description for more specs.

www.ebay.co.uk

You'll need to swap the pressure sensors from your existing wheels as well, or run a second set. Universal, programmable ones that clone your originals are most cost effective and work great.

Thank you for the very comprehensive reply. Tempting

Just realised, I'm quoting tyre sizes for the ZS. You'll need to check what you need for the MG5 if that's your car type as they're different!

Thanks.