Tyre Rotation; Winter Tyres; Tyre Chain - MG Hector Owner's Manual

VEHICLE SERVICE & MAINTENANCE

Tyre Rotation

The front tyres and the rear tyres have
different functions and therefore have
different levels of wear. The front tyres wear
faster than the rear tyres. In order to prolong
the tyre life and avoid uneven tread wear:
1. Conduct tyre rotation as per maintenance
regulations in the Manual.
2. Keep a proper tyre pressure.
3. Check nuts/bolts for tightening.
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Caution
Please use the recommended wheels and
wheel nuts/bolts.
Otherwise, it may lead to the vehicle out
of control and cause collision accidents,
resulting in personal injury and damage
of vehicle or other properties.
Note
If the vehicle is equipped with tyre
pressure monitoring system, after tyre
rotation or tyre replacement, please go
to the MG Authorised Service Center to
relearn the tyre pressure.

Winter Tyres

The use of winter tyres while driving on icy
and snowy roads can improve driving safety. It
is suggested to replace with winter tyres when
the temperature is below 7 °C. Please select
winter tyres with radial tyre structure and use
such winter tyres on all four wheels. Please use
the specified tyre pressure. Do not drive the
vehicle at a speed exceeding the maximum
speed specified by the tyre manufacturer. All-
weather tyres can be used except winter
tyres.

Tyre Chain

Tyre chains are only used for emergencies or
in areas clearly defined by law and should be
installed on the drive wheels. Be especially
careful when driving the vehicle equipped with
tyre chains. Compared with tyres without tyre
chains, when tyres are installed with tyre
chains, the maneuverability of the vehicle is
poor, and the tyre chain may damage the
vehicle tyre, suspension or vehicle body.
Therefore, use cable tyre chains as far as
possible to ensure enough space between the
tyre and other parts in the wheel casing. When
using tyre chains, carefully read the installation
and other related instructions of the tyre chain
manufacturer.
Note
After installation of tyre chains, it is
suggested to drive the vehicle at the
speed of below 30 km/h or the limited
speed recommended by the tyre chain
manufacturer (whichever is smaller).