2018-2023 Mg HS SUV Maintenance -> Tyres User Manual
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Maintenance -> Tyres for Your Mg HS SUV First Generation (2018-2023

MAINTENANCE  
Tyres  
Directional Tyres  
Directional tyres are marked with ‘direction of rotation'  
(DOR). To maintain handling characteristics, tyre  
performance, low road noise and extend tyre life, tyres  
must always be fitted with indication arrow showing the  
correct ‘DOR'.  
Overview  
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Take extra care when using new tyres for the first  
300miles (500km).  
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Avoid excessive cornering at speed.  
Regularly check tyres for damage and foreign objects  
-remove any foreign objects from the tread.  
Avoid tyre contact with oils, grease and fuel.  
Ensure valve caps are always fitted.  
Tyre Life  
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Correct tyre pressures and moderate driving style can  
extend tyre life. It is recommended to note the followings  
in service:  
If the tyre is to be removed always mark the tyre/wheel  
orientation to ensure correct refitment.  
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If the vehicle is to be stored for a lengthy time, please  
move your vehicle at least once in two weeks to ‘rotate  
the tyres'.  
New Tyres  
New tyres may not have the same adhesion properties of  
the old tyres, please take extra care for 300miles (500km).  
This action could benefit tyre life.  
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Tyre pressures should be checked monthly when the  
tyres are cold.  
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Avoid cornering at excessive speeds.  
Regularly check tyres for abnormal wear patterns.  
Tyre or rim damage can happen unnoticed. If abnormal  
vibrations or handling is experienced, or you think tyre or  
rim damage has occurred please contact an MG Autorised  
Repairer.  
The following factors affect the tyre life:  
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Tyre Pressures  
wear, check the wheel alignment and seek advice from an  
MG Authorised repairer.  
Incorrect tyre pressures can result in poor driving  
characteristics and a shortened tyre life. Tyre pressures  
should be checked at least once a month, and once prior  
to each long-distance journey.  
Driving Style  
Excessively harsh acceleration and braking whilst cornering  
will reduce tyre life.  
Wheel Balance  
The balance of wheels and tyres are well tested before a  
new vehicle comes out of the factory. But the wheels may  
be out of balance due to many factors. If wheels are out  
of balance, shaking or vibration of the steering mechanism  
may occur and the tyres may start to wear excessively. It  
is important to rectify this quickly. Each wheel should be  
rebalanced after installing a new tyre or having a tyre repair.  
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Wheel Alignment  
Incorrect wheel alignment can cause excessive tyre wear  
and affect vehicle safety. If the tyres show signs of abnormal  
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Tyre Check  
NEVER let air out of the tyres in order to match the  
recommended pressures (cold).  
DEFECTIVE TYRES ARE DANGEROUS!  
DO NOT drive if any tyre is damaged, is  
excessively worn, or is inflated to an incorrect  
pressure.  
Valves  
Keep the valve caps screwed down firmly - they prevent dirt  
from entering the valve. Check the valve for leaks (listen  
for a tell-tale hissing) when you check the tyre pressure.  
Always drive with consideration for the condition of the  
tyres, and regularly inspect the tread and side walls for any  
sign of distortion (bulges), cuts or wear.  
Punctured Tyres  
Your vehicle is fitted with tyres which may not leak if  
penetrated by a sharp object, provided the object remains  
in the tyre. If you are aware of this occurring, reduce speed  
immediately and drive with caution until the spare wheel  
can be fitted, or repairs undertaken.  
Note: If possible, protect tyres from contamination by  
oil, grease and fuel.  
Tyre Pressures  
Before a long distance journey, the tyre  
pressure must be checked.  
Note: If the wall of the tyre is damaged or distorted,  
replace the tyre immediately, do not attempt a repair.  
Check the pressures (including the spare wheel) at least  
every month, when the tyres are cold.  
Tyre Wear Indicators  
Tyres fitted as original equipment have wear indicators  
moulded into the tread pattern at several points around the  
circumference. When the tread has worn down to 1.6mm,  
the indicators will come to the surface of the tread pattern,  
If it is necessary to check the tyres when they are warm,  
you should expect the pressures to have increased by  
30～40kPa/0.3～0.4bar/4.3～5.8psi. In this circumstance,  
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producing the effect of a continuous band of rubber across  
the width of the tyre.  
Replacement of Tyres  
It is recommended to install the tyres  
consistent with the original specifications.  
DO NOT replace the tyres with tyres of any  
other type. Alternative tyres, of a different  
specification, may adversely affect the  
vehicle's driving characteristics and safety. In  
order to make your driving and safety better  
guarantee, it is suggested that you consult  
an MG Authorised Repairer.  
Always have replacement wheels and tyres balanced before  
use.  
Wheel Fitment Rotation  
IMPORTANT  
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It is not recommended that you swap wheels from side  
to side or front to rear in order to equalise tyre wear.  
Your vehicle is fitted with Tyre Pressure Monitoring System  
which means that each wheel is programmed to the relative  
position.  
The tyre must be replaced when it is worn to reveal the  
wear indicator, or there might be the risk of accident.  
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If you do wish to swap wheels and tyres around on the  
vehicle please consult an MG Authorised Repairer as extra  
coding will be required.  
Tyre/Snow Chains  
Unsuitable tyre/snow chains may damage the tyres, wheels,  
suspension, brakes or bodywork of your car.  
Please pay attention to the following requirements in the  
usage:  
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The tyre/snow chains can only be fitted on the drive  
wheels;  
The thickness of tyre/snow chains shall not exceed 15  
mm;  
Please always observe the installation and tension  
instructions for the tyre/snow chains, as well as the  
speed limitations of different roads;  
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Do not drive faster than 50km/h;  
To avoid the tyre damage and excessive wear of  
the tyre/snow chains, the tyre/snow chains must be  
removed while driving on the road without snow.  
Note: Directional tyres (identified from the arrow on  
the tyre side) CANNOT be swapped from side to side.  
Snow Chain Applications  
Note: TPMS coding is required after changing wheel  
Snow chains cannot be fitted to all wheel/tyre sizes.  
positions, please consult  
Repairer for details.  
a
local MG Authorised  
Please note: On this vehicle, snow chains can only be fitted  
to:  
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Wheel rim size: 6.5J×17  
Tyre size: 215/60 R17  
Note: If you drive on snowy and icy roads, it is  
recommended to use winter tyres. Consult an MG  
Authorised Repairer for details.  
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