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speed and in a prudent way at the ﬁrst 300 miles (500

kilometres), which is also beneﬁcial to the service life of

the tyres.

Overview

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Take extra care when using new tyres for the ﬁrst 300

miles (500 kilometres).

The damage of tyre or rim may happen unnoticed. If

abnormal vibration or handling is experienced, that means

the tyre or rim may have been damaged. Please slow down

and park your vehicle in absolute safety, then check the

tyre and rim. If you can't see the damage from the outside,

you should continue to drive with low speed and go to the

nearest MG Authorised Repairer for inspection.

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Avoid excessive cornering at speed.

Slow down when passing through road shoulder or a

similar section, and allow the wheels to go through the

shoulder at the right angle as far as possible.

Regularly check the damage of tyres (stabs, scratches,

cracks and pits) and remove any foreign objects from

the tread.

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Directional Tyres

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Prevent the tyre from contacting oil, grease and fuel.

Ensure valve caps are always ﬁtted.

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'.

If the tyre is to be removed always mark the tyre/wheel

orientation to ensure correct reinstallation.

The wheels or tyres that have been disassembled should

be kept in a cool, dry and light-free place.

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Tyre Life

New Tyres

Correct tyre pressure and moderate driving style can

extend tyre life.

New tyres may not have the best adhesive ability at the

beginning. Therefore, driving your vehicle at moderate

Recommendations:

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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'.

Wheel Balance

The working balance of auto-wheels is well tested before a

new vehicle comes out of the factory. But the wheels may

be out of balance due to many factors.

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Check the pressure of tyres regularly when they are

cold.

If wheels are out of balance, shaking or vibration of the

steering mechanism may occur and the tyres may be

excessively worn. It is important to rectify this quickly.

Each wheel should be rebalanced after installing a new tyre

or having the tyre repair.

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Avoid cornering at excessive speed.

Regularly check tyres for abnormal wear patterns.

These following factors may affect the tyre life.

Tyre Pressure

Incorrect pressure will cause the abnormal wear of the

tyre, greatly shorten the service life, and have an adverse

effect on the driving characteristics of the vehicle. Tyre

pressure should be checked at least once a month, and

once prior to each long-distance journey.

Wheel Alignment

Incorrect wheel alignment can cause excessive tyre wear

and affect vehicle safety. If the tyres show signs of abnormal

wear, seek advice from an MG Authorised Repairer.

Caring for Your Tyres

Driving Style

DEFECTIVE TYRES ARE DANGEROUS!

DO NOT drive if any tyre is damaged, is

excessively worn, or is inﬂated to an incorrect

pressure.

Excessively harsh acceleration and braking （you may hear

a piercing noise) or driving at high speed whilst cornering

will increase the wear of tyre.

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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

If a sharp object penetrates the tyre and remains in it, the

tyre may not leak. 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.

Note: If the sidewall of the tyre is damaged or

distorted, replace the tyre immediately, do not

attempt a repair.

Tyre Pressure

Before a long distance journey, the tyre

pressure must be checked.

Tyre Wear Indicators

Check the pressure (including the spare wheel) at least

once a month, when the tyres are cold.

At the bottom of the original tyre, there is a 1.6 millimeter

high wear mark perpendicular to the wheel rolling

direction. These indicators moulded into the tread pattern

at several points around the circumference. A mark on

the side of a tyre, such as the upper case letter TWI or

the triangle, indicating the position of the wear mark.

If it is necessary to check the tyre pressure when they are

warm, you should expect the pressure to have increased by

0.3 to 0.4 bar (4.35 to 5.8 psi). In this circumstance, NEVER

let air out of the tyres in order to match the recommended

pressure (cold).

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When the tread has worn down to 1.6 millimeter, the

indicators will come to the surface of the tread pattern,

producing the effect of a continuous band of rubber across

the width of the tyre.

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.

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Replacement 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.

IMPORTANT

Wheel Fitment Rotation

A tyre MUST be replaced as soon as a wear indicator

becomes visible.

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.

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The tyre/snow chains can only be ﬁtted on the front

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 30 mph (50 km/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.

The wheel and tyre speciﬁcations for the

tyre/snow chains apply to this model are as

follows:

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.

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Wheel rim size: 6.5J×16

Snow Chains

Tyre size: 205/60 R16

Unsuitable snow chains could damage the tyres, wheels,

suspension, brakes or bodywork of your car.

Note: Snow chains are only allowed to be ﬁtted

to tyres of the speciﬁcations recommended by the

manufacturer.

Please pay attention to the following requirements in the

usage:

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Note: If you drive on roads covered with snow or ice,

it is recommended to use winter tyres. Consult an MG

Authorised Repairer for details.

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