MG ZT Wheel's on a 75

keithst24 · 20th August 2016, 16:25

How doe's a 75 drive with 18'' ZT wheel's fitted

thinking of fitting a set of Hairpin's on ''Lucky'' ?

Dubya · 20th August 2016, 17:01

I would suspect 'firm' would be the answer, though not as harsh as a ZT as you will have softer springs on the 75.

Mr bountyfull · 20th August 2016, 17:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dubya

I would suspect 'firm' would be the answer, though not as harsh as a ZT as you will have softer springs on the 75.

This had a diesel connie and ran it over a year 20k with 16/17/18 wheels. Each change up you loose some ride quality but as you know there is a lot of ride quality to spare.

keithst24 · 20th August 2016, 18:03

Yeah, I don't find the ride boaty compared to my ZT but it's more a visual thing......I am really pleased with the drive/comfort/power considering she's an 1800 auto ......I am loving it so far

stevestrat · 20th August 2016, 18:09

Yep, the larger the rim the lower the tyre profile hence the firmer the ride.

Vanbursta · 20th August 2016, 18:12

Done it, all I can say is don't. They work fine on a ZT which was designed for them, but they RUIN the 75 ride, you will think you have to replace all your wheel bearings (they give off that sort of noise) also tried 17" and it was better but still bad, eventually went back to 15", much better, it cost me over £1000* to be able to tell you this with any certainty!!

*That's buying 3 sets of wheels (5 x 18" Hairpins 4 x 17" Meteors 4x 15" Unions), having them all reconditioned and 5 Goodyear efficientgrip tyres.

keithst24 · 20th August 2016, 18:13

Maybe best left on 16's.....as I quite like the drive as is.....the wifey says it's more comfy than ''Bumble''...........hope he never heard her

Master · 20th August 2016, 18:15

I have recently changed my 17" serpents to 18" 11 spokes but kept the 225-45 size tyres & to be honest the difference is minimal...But from a esthetic point
of view the car looks complete with the arches filled up

suzublu · 20th August 2016, 18:19

Looks even better when it's also dropped 30mm

mystabe · 20th August 2016, 18:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vanbursta

Done it, all I can say is don't. They work fine on a ZT which was designed for them, but they RUIN the 75 ride, you will think you have to replace all your wheel bearings (they give off that sort of noise) also tried 17" and it was better but still bad, eventually went back to 15", much better, it cost me over £1000* to be able to tell you this with any certainty!!

*That's buying 3 sets of wheels (5 x 18" Hairpins 4 x 17" Meteors 4x 15" Unions), having them all reconditioned and 5 Goodyear efficientgrip tyres.

Depends what you like in a car, best money I ever spent on my 75 was a set of 18" Straights as it now goes round corners at speeds over 40mph like a decent car should. Before it wallowed round them like a barge, always got round but it was no fun at all.

You do need lowering springs at least as well though (and ZT dampers are a good idea) as they look a bit 'offroad' without them. Get a set of something like Nexan N8000s that have a fairly soft sidewall and the ride is actually no worse than 16" wheels.

20th August 2016, 16:25	#1
keithst24 This is my second home X Power Grey MGZT 180+ Auto... Bumble & 1.8T Odessey Rover 75 Contemporary SE manual Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Reigate Posts: 5,375 Thanks: 2,254 Thanked 1,801 Times in 1,403 Posts	MG ZT Wheel's on a 75 How doe's a 75 drive with 18'' ZT wheel's fitted thinking of fitting a set of Hairpin's on ''Lucky'' ? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Bumble Membership Number 35478 Born Monday, 16th June 2003 @ 14:30:35 This vehicle was the 9,196th ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 This vehicle was the 576th ZT 180 + to be made out of 828 This vehicle was the 871st ZT in XPower Grey (code: LEF) to be made out of 3,143 XPower Grey ZTs

20th August 2016, 17:01	#2
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20th August 2016, 18:03	#4
keithst24 This is my second home X Power Grey MGZT 180+ Auto... Bumble & 1.8T Odessey Rover 75 Contemporary SE manual Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Reigate Posts: 5,375 Thanks: 2,254 Thanked 1,801 Times in 1,403 Posts	Yeah, I don't find the ride boaty compared to my ZT but it's more a visual thing......I am really pleased with the drive/comfort/power considering she's an 1800 auto ......I am loving it so far __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Bumble Membership Number 35478 Born Monday, 16th June 2003 @ 14:30:35 This vehicle was the 9,196th ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 This vehicle was the 576th ZT 180 + to be made out of 828 This vehicle was the 871st ZT in XPower Grey (code: LEF) to be made out of 3,143 XPower Grey ZTs

20th August 2016, 18:09	#5
stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,459 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	Yep, the larger the rim the lower the tyre profile hence the firmer the ride. __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

20th August 2016, 18:12	#6
Vanbursta Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.0 V6 Conn Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Stainton Grove Posts: 1,637 Thanks: 266 Thanked 406 Times in 257 Posts	Done it, all I can say is don't. They work fine on a ZT which was designed for them, but they RUIN the 75 ride, you will think you have to replace all your wheel bearings (they give off that sort of noise) also tried 17" and it was better but still bad, eventually went back to 15", much better, it cost me over £1000* to be able to tell you this with any certainty!! *That's buying 3 sets of wheels (5 x 18" Hairpins 4 x 17" Meteors 4x 15" Unions), having them all reconditioned and 5 Goodyear efficientgrip tyres. __________________ I am NOT a number, I am 75

20th August 2016, 18:13	#7
keithst24 This is my second home X Power Grey MGZT 180+ Auto... Bumble & 1.8T Odessey Rover 75 Contemporary SE manual Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Reigate Posts: 5,375 Thanks: 2,254 Thanked 1,801 Times in 1,403 Posts	Maybe best left on 16's.....as I quite like the drive as is.....the wifey says it's more comfy than ''Bumble''...........hope he never heard her __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Bumble Membership Number 35478 Born Monday, 16th June 2003 @ 14:30:35 This vehicle was the 9,196th ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 This vehicle was the 576th ZT 180 + to be made out of 828 This vehicle was the 871st ZT in XPower Grey (code: LEF) to be made out of 3,143 XPower Grey ZTs

20th August 2016, 18:15	#8
Master Loves to post Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Newcastle Posts: 489 Thanks: 279 Thanked 84 Times in 46 Posts	I have recently changed my 17" serpents to 18" 11 spokes but kept the 225-45 size tyres & to be honest the difference is minimal...But from a esthetic point of view the car looks complete with the arches filled up

20th August 2016, 18:19	#9
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,911 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Looks even better when it's also dropped 30mm

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