MG5 spare wheel/ wheel lock nuts/miles/ kw

[RogerWill]

When we bought our MG5, we had a good deal and px on our old car, but offered to do the deal if they chuck in a spare wheel and they did BUT-
DO THEY EXIST- from general searching, seems they may be rare things- can anyone advise.

Also a source for a set of locking wheel nuts.

Currently on 620 miles AVG 4.3miles/ kW
Thank you

 

[smokie]

eBay?

 

[Jomarkh]

I thought about locking wheel nuts but who would nick MG5 wheels, no one likes them?
4.3m/kWh is good for this weather.
I got a VW Golf mk5 spare wheel kit from ebay plus the correct profile bolts but wait for the replies about getting an MG one?

 

[m4rmite]

Locking wheel nut kit MG6 GS ZS ZS EV HS MG5 & ZT/75 - Brown and Gammons

Locking wheel nut kit MG6 GS ZS ZS EV HS MG5 & ZT/75 XPT000175ACA in MG6 Accessories

www.ukmgparts.com

These fit my mg5 SR

 

[RogerWill]

Thanks all

 

[Kithmo]

The ZS space saver spare wheel and locking bolts fit the MG5.

 

[RogerWill]

The ZS space saver spare wheel and locking bolts fit the MG5.

Thanks for info TA

 

[Black estate]

Mg5 only comes with glup , asked that question yesterday when I had my testa drive

 

[Scimitargtc]

Got my spare wheel kit and locking wheel bolts from iirc Gammon & Brown on line site

 

[m4rmite]

Got my spare wheel kit and locking wheel bolts from iirc Gammon & Brown on line site

Did you get a wheel bolt alignment tool as well?
I think i got mine from amazon.

 

[Scimitargtc]

Yes

 

[viking]

Winter wheels/tyres from (sold) Mercedes C Class fit OK - so have one of them in the boot - as a 'spare'

 

[BugEyed]

Don't forget the need for a spigot ring to align them - £2 well spent.

 

[m4rmite]

Don't forget the need for a spigot ring to align them - £2 well spent.

Do any other wheels need spigot rings?
Or are mg alone in fitting incorrect wheel sizes.?

Never seen them before so a honest question.

 

[Jomarkh]

It depends on what spare you are fitting, the Golf MK5 fits a treat.

 

[Alb]

Spigot Rings would only ever be required on aftermarket wheels.

 

[BugEyed]

The MB C class uses a 66.6mm counterbore, the MG5 EV (and most VAG) use 57.1mm. So @viking should use a spigot ring to ensure that his MB C class spare is aligned correctly before he tightens the spare wheel nuts.
Clearly if you use a spare with the correct 57.1 counterbore you don't need a spigot ring. But most VAG spares are the wrong diameter. So if you really care get the correct MG space saver or a full size spare.

 

[Jomarkh]

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...

www.mgevs.com

 

[viking]

The MB C class uses a 66.6mm counterbore, the MG5 EV (and most VAG) use 57.1mm. So @viking should use a spigot ring to ensure that his MB C class spare is aligned correctly before he tightens the spare wheel nuts.
Clearly if you use a spare with the correct 57.1 counterbore you don't need a spigot ring. But most VAG spares are the wrong diameter. So if you really care get the correct MG space saver or a full size spare.

Hi BE - Thanks for your advice. I shall look into obtaining the requisite spigot rings. Wouldn't want to do anything unsafe or illegal. I did give the nearside-front a trial run of about 5 miles. Put the car onto full lock - both forwards and backwards. No 'worrying' noises at all - so assumed all OK. Really appreciate your advice, however - thanks