Terrible default Tyres

[biffo]

I always, always go for all-seasons tyres, aka mud+snow, for which my tyre of choice at the moment would be Michelin Cross Climate 2 (not +) Goodyear Gen tyres also look good. Loads of reviews esp on YouTube. I don't have my MG yet, but the last thing I want to do is drive on Primacys (summers) for 2 or 3 years.

I've been running Cross Climate 2 since September - based outside Glasgow where it can get pretty cold on Autumn/Spring mornings but not a lot of snow really. Only covered 4k miles but they seem decent, can still lose traction from standstill is slightly wet but happy enough with them. Didn't drive on the original tyres long enough to really compare though.

 

[Hairyfool]

After owning the MG5 for 5 months I think I might have spun one wheel once! It's all about a matter of balance, yes I have taken the power meter up to 90% a number of times but never at a standing start. Having driven competition standard road rally cars it just takes a little feel for what the car is doing as a dirt tyre is never good on tarmac.

Still managed to out pull a boy racer in his VW Golf, just kept one car length in front until I saw his bonnet dip for his gear change.

 

[smokie]

I have taken the power meter up to 90% a number of times but never at a standing start.

That's what the test drive was for

 

[speculatrix]

My eZS came with and still has Michelin Primacy 3st tyres.
They can spin but only with a fairly heavy foot, particularly in the wet.

The car tyres were at just over 41psi when new, in March 2020 so the whether was quite cool. The ride was a bit harsh and I think the grip was worse than my current settings.

I only fill them to 40 these days when at ambient, that seems to be better for ride and grip.

 

[Richal666]

... but maybe downspeccing tyres could affect insurance in the event of a claim??

Nope, that would never effect a claim unless tyres illegal.

 

[Les burrows]

Hi again all been doing a bit more research into tyres so had a good read of that great link that Biffo put at #80 thanks again for that one Biffo also been routing around in YT and found this little video which gives quite a few more tips and answers
Les

 

[AdamMGEV]

Again I cannot fault the ones I got. Great grip, no decrease in range that I have noticed and they're designed for EV cars.

Rated A for grip and fuel efficiency

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[Les burrows]

Again I cannot fault the ones I got. Great grip, no decrease in range that I have noticed and they're designed for EV cars.

Rated A for grip and fuel efficiency

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Yeh thanks Adam for the link, I do like the look of the continentals and I have had them on a couple of my older cars not the ones you got but none ev contact5s in fact they are also on my wife’s car now and are a very good tyre.
My 5 is not ready just yet as I said before front are around 50% worn but the rears are like new, I’m in to minds weather or not to rotate them and then change all 4 before winter not to worried about the TPMS as I’m old school and still check mine with a pressure gauge so don’t rely on the TPMS never have done on any car that I’ve had with it fitted but once again thanks for the link
Les

 

[biffo]

Yeh thanks Adam for the link, I do like the look of the continentals and I have had them on a couple of my older cars not the ones you got but none ev contact5s in fact they are also on my wife’s car now and are a very good tyre.
My 5 is not ready just yet as I said before front are around 50% worn but the rears are like new, I’m in to minds weather or not to rotate them and then change all 4 before winter not to worried about the TPMS as I’m old school and still check mine with a pressure gauge so don’t rely on the TPMS never have done on any car that I’ve had with it fitted but once again thanks for the link
Les

Unless you're unhappy with the performance of the current tyres, personally I'd rotate them and then change all four with a set of all season tyres once the 2022 ranges are released and reviewed around October/November time. But, I live in the cold north where morning temperatures make this more justifiable.

Even if looking to stick with an EV friendly summer tyre, then no rush I guess unless your current are causing issues. I'm sure rotating will impact various aspects of the car's handling and performance as the 3 to 4mm tread depth difference front/rear will have some influence - but it's really just whether you replace two initially or replace four later based on your liking of mismatched tyres on the car

I'm also not sure the MG5 is significantly heavier than any similar sized ICE car so dedicated EV tyres like those in the Etron test might not be needed - just something that's good all round (as per your own personal needs) and have the best efficiency rating with those. Higher performance/priced models might handle the EV's torque better though.

 

[Hairyfool]

When I looked into tyres most sites recommend specialist EV tyres but then when I try to find such things they don't list them specifically.

About the only parameter that appears to be relevant is the economy rating AKA the rolling resistance. This is fairly logical, low RR means greater distance travelled per kW. Otherwise Load rating should cover for the increased mass of an EV.

If you search for "A" rated tyres it significantly limits the choices available.

 

[smokie]

ISTR EV tyres have a lower noise rating than others. Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance were the favourites for my previous car, a middling priced tyre.

 

[Deleted member 8269]

I decided to replace my tires out today (after only 2k miles), as I was getting sick of wheel spinning during my traffic light gp and spirted driving elsewhere. After many hours trying to ensure I don't loose too much by means of range ect, I first decided on the Michelin Primacy 4 but didnt want to spend that amount right now (£130 each). Then I was about to settle on my second choice Goodyear efficientgrip performance 2 (£115 each), but finally came across these beauties (HANKOOK K125 96H XL) with great real customer reviews and label rated A, A and 67 decibels (£90 each).

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I'm breaking them in for the first 100-200 miles but so far they are super quiet and alot more comfortable than the dreaded factory Bridgestone Ecopia ep422 plus. I will report back on dry and wet grip after this period particularly when pushing the car and under hard braking.

 

[biffo]

I decided to replace my tires out today (after only 2k miles), as I was getting sick of wheel spinning during my traffic light gp and spirted driving elsewhere. After many hours trying to ensure I don't loose too much by means of range ect, I first decided on the Michelin Primacy 4 but didnt want to spend that amount right now (£130 each). Then I was about to settle on my second choice Goodyear efficientgrip performance 2 (£115 each), but finally came across these beauties (HANKOOK K125 96H XL) with great real customer reviews and label rated A, A and 67 decibels (£90 each).

Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 205/60H16 (96) Tyres

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I'm breaking them in for the first 100-200 miles but so far they are super quiet and alot more comfortable than the dreaded factory Bridgestone Ecopia ep422 plus. I will report back on dry and wet grip after this period particularly when pushing the car and under hard braking.

Look decent - excellent results in all summer tests and wet braking. Wet handling isn’t amazing but hard to tell how comparable the various reviews are compared to real world driving styles.

 

[Lovemyev]

I had Bridgestones on a VW Golf GTE PHEV from new.
I rotated then every 5,000 miles I order to get rid of them ASAP.
I found them extremely poor on traction when pulling away when trying to enter a busy roundabout etc.
The road noise was terrible !.
When I replaced them, I was stuck between the cross climates, good years and the Mich pilot sports.
I in end I went for the Good years, the difference was night and day !.
I told myself there and then, I would never purchase Bridgestone tyres again.

 

[Geo68]

Do you know what the torque settings are for the wheel bolts?

Probably tightish

 

[BugEyed]

According to the manual:
The wheel bolts must be tightened to the specified torque after changing a wheel (115～125 Nm).
Which is not helpful as it doesn't state whether dry or lubricated.

 

[Lovemyev]

According to the manual:
The wheel bolts must be tightened to the specified torque after changing a wheel (115～125 Nm).
Which is not helpful as it doesn't state whether dry or lubricated.

My guess would be dry, as wheel studs or bolts never get lubricated anymore .
The wheel bearing carrier hub never get lubricated either, that is why you struggle to get an alloy wheel off the car when you have a wheel to change to do.
The alloy wheel centre hub, reacts with the mild steel hub and corrosion sets in.
The two dissimilar metals react due to water and road smuts and prevents the wheel from leaving the car, without a fight !.
A bit of lub goes a long way.