Wheel covers & Spare Wheel (It's all about the wheels!)

[JammyJules]

Hi all - my first post.

Picked up my AZ EV Trophy last week - long range - and loving it.

I previously had the ZS 1.0T Auto, which had the spare wheel kit (which I kept). Can I use it on my new ZS ? I would try it but ....

Is there a 'proper' way to get those wheel covers off ? I've tried pulling, I put a piece of wood between it and the wheel and tried levering, but they are not budging. I don't want to bend / break them (which is what it feels like I'm about to do!)

Is there a trick ?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Nutnut]

There's some guidance from the manual, and suggestions for removal tools posted here/in the below thread:

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[N2STY]

I really don't think the petrol wheel will fit

 

[Lovemyev]

I really don't think the petrol wheel will fit

No it will not.
The ZS EV has the wheel hubs from the previous HS fossil.
The stud spacing / off set is different on the fossil ZS to the EV.
When the ZS EV Gen1 was first released, they sold the space saver from the fossil version to suit the EV model.
One owner soon discovered he could not get the wheel to fit the hub, when he suffered a puncher.
It was quickly flagged up to MG and they with drawn the kit from sale, a little latter they offered the space saver from the HS.
At first, the price of this kit was about £130.00 complete ( New / Old stock I suspect ).
The last time I looked, the kit had jumped up to about £250.00 !.
But I think MG have stopped selling accessories now ?.
@JammyJules there is just a spare wheel for sale on Ebay.
You have the jack etc already ?.

Space saver wheel MG - ZS EV (2017 - 2021 ) | eBay

<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;">Space saver wheel MG - ZS EV (2017 - 2021 ) 18" 125/70 Spacesaver Wheel . Condition is Used.</p> <p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;">Pcd 5x 112</p> <p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;">Doesn't fit on petrol...

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[Lovemyev]

Regarding removing the aero covers, I will include a couple of photos that clearly show how the trims are attached to the alloy.
One member who removed his, went behind the wheel and was able to help release the clicks through the spokes at the back of the wheel.
In photo’s, you can see they are held by clips on each of the spokes of the alloys, plus there is a central pinch ring clip that grabs around the centre of the wheel hub.
I suspect this is the one that is refusing to let go !.
Pulling and flexing the trim in only one location, is likely to see the trim crack.

 

[JammyJules]

Thanks everyone !

 

[Vipar]

Personally when I eventually get mine I will let the wheel sit in the sun for a while before trying just to give it a bit of flexibility. Hairdryer in the winter.

 

[Lovemyev]

Personally when I eventually get mine I will let the wheel sit in the sun for a while before trying just to give it a bit of flexibility. Hairdryer in the winter.

Good shout !.