Where the GSD2 is unavailable, MG Motor recommends either the Falken Ziex
MG Motor currently has no data on extended tyre wear for these alternatives.
Technical details of tyres tested:-
Rear - Falken Ziex ZE912 215/40 R16 88W I0123 Extra Load, country of manufacture - Thailand.
Edit: The above Falkens have now been superseded, and the following tyres are recommended in their place:
Front - Falken Zeix ZE914 195/45 x R16 84V
Rear - Falken Zeix ZE914 215/40 x R16 86W
Front - Toyo Proxes T1-R 195/45 R16 80V PXT1-R-2 ANH3608, country of manufacture - Japan
Rear - Toyo Proxes T1-R 215/40 R16 88W PXT1-R-3 ANH3608, country of manufacture - Japan
MG Motor is committed to support the customer gain the most from their car and would advise strongly that tyres should be fitted as a vehicle set.
Once tyres have been balanced and fitted, the car should be checked on a 4-wheel laser alignment machine against the correct data. This will prolong tyre life and ensure that the car is configured to our recommended settings.
The advice of a reputable tyre specialist and/or MG Motor Approved dealer should be sought in tyre selection and fitting to suit local conditions and vehicle use.
Mixing tyres across the same axle is not recommended. Mixing tyres front to rear (i.e. having different tyres on the front axle to the rear) is also not recommended.
Although the legal minimum tread depth in the UK is 1.6mm across the contact patch, tyre manufacturers will advise that wet grip deteriorates below 3mm.
Tyre pressures will be found in the vehicle handbook. 26psi front and 36 psi rear will suit 135s and LE500. 85th Anniversary cars run 30psi front, 36psi rear.”