MG4 Wheels

[bowfer]

Yeah 19's in the pics/video although searching them up on the interwebs it looks like you can get them in 18's also if you prefer a bit more rubber.
Hard to believe those are 18's in your Leaf pic, that chunky boi makes them look like 15s... but thats evs for you.

18s were the sweet spot, 19s were just too much.
Lowering the front would have helped, the ride height at the back was perfect.

 

[Tony Zhang]

Best upgrade option in my view to keep it original is: 18 inch from MG4 Performance version.

 

[Eber]

Best upgrade option in my view to keep it original is: 18 inch from MG4 Performance version.

They look ace.

 

[turntoport]

Most companies just fit nice alloys to begin with.
MG have decided bad alloys and then covers are a better idea.
I don’t really mind as the covers look good, but it’s a bit weird.

id.3 base has steels with aero covers

 

[bowfer]

id.3 base has steels with aero covers

But on the models with alloys, they don’t use covers.
That’s my point.

 

[siteguru]

But the ID3 base model is still more expensive than the Trophy?

 

[Deleted member 10041]

How much more expensive would aero alloys have been over the alloys and covers it comes with?
Not stirring genuine question!

 

[bowfer]

How much more expensive would aero alloys have been over the alloys and covers it comes with?
Not stirring genuine question!

Given the very basic design of the alloys, it’s not unreasonable to suggest they won’t have needed any design time (off the shelf design) and will have been very cheap to buy.
So in my mind feasible alloys + covers is cheaper than designing and machining proper alloys.

 

[Deleted member 10041]

Given the very basic design of the alloys, it’s not unreasonable to suggest they won’t have needed any design time (off the shelf design) and will have been very cheap to buy.
So in my mind feasible alloys + covers is cheaper than designing and machining proper alloys.

Nice aero alloys would really be the one thing that would enhance the looks of the car

 

[Cocijo]

I actually don’t think the alloys look that bad with the covers removed. Not the greatest looking but ok. Equally as nice as the alloys that are supplied and covered with trims on the Tesla M3.

 

[bowfer]

Nice aero alloys would really be the one thing that would enhance the looks of the car

Yeah, but I’m REALLY fussy about wheels and don’t mind the covers one bit.
They don’t stick out as covers and I like the design.
I certainly wouldn’t remove them in favour of the Halfords value range alloys underneath.

 

[Kithmo]

Well I think that the plastic wheel covers are a good idea. My current car unfortunately has kerb damage to all 4 wheels. And they can cost quite a lot to repair. Dealer says the MG4 aero covers are under £50 to replace. What is not too like.

Probably £50 each more like, it's cheaper to have alloys repaired.

 

[bowfer]

Probably £50 each more like, it's cheaper to have alloys repaired.

Where do you get alloys repaired for £50?
Also replacing a cover doesn’t need you to make an appointment, go elsewhere and do without the car for a day.
Yes I’m aware some alloy places come to you, but definitely not for £50!

 

[Miles Roberts CG]

Given the very basic design of the alloys, it’s not unreasonable to suggest they won’t have needed any design time (off the shelf design) and will have been very cheap to buy.
So in my mind feasible alloys + covers is cheaper than designing and machining proper alloys.

It's not the cost, so much as the weight saving.

Making an aerodynamic alloy wheel with the same profile as the aero trims would use an awful lot of metal. By using a lightweight alloy wheel, and covering it with a plastic aero cover, they can reduce the unsprung mass of the wheel, which in turn aids performance and efficiency.

 

[Torryhun]

Probably £50 each more like, it's cheaper to have alloys repaired.

Just had a look on Amazon, they have loads of nice 17" Areo covers for £50--£70 a set

 

[AndyL61]

I can only think of the Tesla M3 and MG4 having alloys covered with aero trims?
What others have them?

My first Ioniq had them.

 

[siteguru]

Just had a look on Amazon, they have loads of nice 17" Areo covers for £50--£70 a set

Designed to fit the MG4?

 

[maverickz]

Can anyone tell me please if the MG4 comes with lockable wheel nuts ?

I asked the dealer when I pick up our mg4 and the answer was no.

 

[Torryhun]

Designed to fit the MG4?

Looks like a few different means of attaching them, my point was that they are not £50 each as was mentioned earlier.

 

[Kithmo]

Just had a look on Amazon, they have loads of nice 17" Areo covers for £50--£70 a set

Same fittings that attach to the spokes ?
Dealer only I suspect.