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TimothyN
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There was no problem at all getting the wheel on the front. I didn't drive with it, but it span freely and was nowhere near the brake.
The only difficulty, and it was a big difficulty, was getting the original wheel back on, which is not only a lot heavier, but you can't see the central hub. But that would be done by the garage IRL, so not a problem.
I think this is a winner!
And a big thank you to the bullies who made me do this. I would have been f**ked otherwise!
The only difficulty, and it was a big difficulty, was getting the original wheel back on, which is not only a lot heavier, but you can't see the central hub. But that would be done by the garage IRL, so not a problem.
I think this is a winner!
And a big thank you to the bullies who made me do this. I would have been f**ked otherwise!
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Well done @TimothyN, I use one of these to locate the wheels, it just screws into one of the bolt holes, the top one is best, then you slip the wheel onto it and slide it into position, it makes the job so much easier.
TimothyN
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Yeah, ChatGPT told me about that, but, as I say, IRL I'll never need to put the heavy one back on. That can be done by some horny handed son of toil who does it 50 times a day and has the tools and infrastructure.
Lovemyev
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I bought a similar one of these myself and it was a big help !.
Having had a total knee replacement, this type of work ( if not done quickly ) is not pleasant at all.
The weight of the wheel
is taken by this alignment stud while you get the other wheel bolts started.No humping the wheel onto the hub and trying to keep pressure on it and get the bolts in at the same time !.
The simple inventions are aways the best.
A couple of quid saves a lot bad language
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Getting 2 is even better. Trust me it does.
And for the price of um, it's a no brainer.
And for the price of um, it's a no brainer.
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Still means you have to take 2 wheels off,
instead of one. Particularly if it's pissing down, cold, dark. It's a pain in the arse, changing one, let alone two. Like I say pointless. Having a spare wheel, which only fits the rear. IMO.
As it fits the front, you can pretty much guarantee, it will fit the rear.
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shadowman
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Thanks for doing this, but i have a question. On your photo is shows a white ring in the hub bore and then an inner silver ring which im assuming is the hub flange? is this a gap and the wheel is being supported by the bolts rather than the hub flange? I have read conflicting reports that the centre hub bore on the s5 is 66.6mm but others say it is 57.1 (like the MgZS EV / MG5 and MG4)
I know that VW have both 66.5mm and 57.1mm bores on their wheels and people are using VW wheels as the PCD is the same (5x112) but the wheel should really be fitting snugly onto the hub and the wheel supported by the hub rather than being supported by the bolts. The bolts are only really meant to keep the wheel tight onto the hub rather than support the weight of the car. (that may be the reason you were having difficulty aligning the bolts?)
just checking!
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TimothyN
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It seemed to fit perfectly. 
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TimothyN
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I'd like to apologise to www.TheWheelShop.co.uk . I was just doing a tidy up and I found that they did indeed supply a telescopic brace, making the whole package even better value.
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Bantam
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Hi Everyone This is my first post on our MGS5 ev Trophy long range. Collected the car about 3 weeks ago been following all the posts this is first chance I've had to send a reply.
Just ordered a spare wheel from thewheelshop18inch rim apparently they told me after checking with my reg number order the MGZS ev hybrid wheel and it fits the the S5 the hubs are the same spacing for the studs and THE OFFSET IS THE SAME. 3 day delivery so will check it on the car when it arrives. The man did say 18 inch rim so how come I am reading and seeing photos about 17 inch rims is this for the other models not the Trophy? anyone bought a spare for the Trophy on here?
Car is good very good
Just ordered a spare wheel from thewheelshop18inch rim apparently they told me after checking with my reg number order the MGZS ev hybrid wheel and it fits the the S5 the hubs are the same spacing for the studs and THE OFFSET IS THE SAME. 3 day delivery so will check it on the car when it arrives. The man did say 18 inch rim so how come I am reading and seeing photos about 17 inch rims is this for the other models not the Trophy? anyone bought a spare for the Trophy on here?
Car is good very good
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Bantam. To the forum.
Lovemyev
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Hi @Bantam and welcome to the forum .
The S5 Trophy LR higher spec models is fitted with 18” rims, I believe the models below this are fitted with 17” rims.
I am currently carrying the space saver which I bought from MG and had in both of our previous two ZS EV’s.
This is a 17” rim, but I am reliably informed that it will onto the hubs of the S5.
I have not tried it myself though tbh.
.The S5 Trophy LR higher spec models is fitted with 18” rims, I believe the models below this are fitted with 17” rims.
I am currently carrying the space saver which I bought from MG and had in both of our previous two ZS EV’s.
This is a 17” rim, but I am reliably informed that it will onto the hubs of the S5.
I have not tried it myself though tbh.
TimothyN
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Mine is a Trophy LR, and I do seem to remember that when I looked on the chart on their website it was very clear that it had to be the 17" not the 18".
But the proof of the pudding you can see in my photographs, The one I got will get me safely home and to the next garage.
But the proof of the pudding you can see in my photographs, The one I got will get me safely home and to the next garage.
shadowman
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I’m interested to see if the recommended wheel actually fits as I’m reading conflicting reports as to the hub bore size being either 57.1 or 66.6 mm ( not the stud spacing which is 5x112 ). The rim size of 17 or 18 inches doesn’t matter so long as it clears the front brakes as the overall size is dependent on the tyre profile fitted.
TimothyN
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um....I've posted pictures above. It fits.
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