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2003 MG ZS tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 4x100 on every 2003 trim.

Tires for the 2003 MG ZS

Sizes most trims come with first. Open your trim below for its exact size.

  1. 205/50R16 Best-rated standard on 3 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 205/50R16
  2. 215/45R17 Best-rated optional on 2 trims
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  3. 215/50R16 Best-rated optional on 1 trim
    Check price on Amazon · 215/50R16

Also listed: 225/45R16 205/45R17 205/40R18 235/35R18

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Trims sold in 2003
3
Generation
I

3 trims sold in 2003

Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

MG ZS I

2001–2005 3 trims
ZS 1.8i 115 hp · 18 K4F I4 205/50R16 89H 3 fitments
Generation
I · 2001–2005
Power
115 hp
Engine
18 K4F I4, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/50R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET45 · 4x100 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/50R16 89HRim 16x6.5 ET45 4x10030 psi
205/45R17 87VRim 17x7 ET45 4x10033 psi
205/40R18 87VRim 18x7 ET42 4x10033 psi

How to read 89H: 89 is the load index (up to 1,279 lb / 580 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

ZS 2.0TDI 111 hp · 2.0L 20T2N I4 · Diesel 205/50R16 89H 3 fitments
Generation
I · 2001–2005
Power
111 hp
Engine
2.0L 20T2N I4, Diesel
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/50R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET45 · 4x100 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/50R16 89HRim 16x6.5 ET45 4x10030 psi
215/50R16 88VRim 16x7 ET45 4x10030 psi
215/45R17 87VRim 17x7 ET42 4x10033 psi

How to read 89H: 89 is the load index (up to 1,279 lb / 580 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

ZS 2.5i 174 hp · 25 K4F V6 205/50R16 89V 4 fitments
Generation
I · 2001–2005
Power
174 hp
Engine
25 K4F V6, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/50R16 Wheels 16x7 ET45 · 4x100 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/50R16 89VRim 16x7 ET45 4x10030 psi
225/45R16 87VRim 16x7.5 ET42 4x10033 psi
215/45R17 87VRim 17x7 ET42 4x10033 psi
235/35R18 85ZRim 18x8 ET38 4x10036 psi

How to read 89V: 89 is the load index (up to 1,279 lb / 580 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

What these columns mean
Rim size
Rim diameter × width in inches, and the factory offset (ET) in millimetres, e.g. 18x7.5 ET25.
Bolt pattern (PCD)
Number of studs and the diameter of the circle they sit on. It must match exactly.
Center bore
Diameter of the hub hole. Larger aftermarket bores need hub-centric rings.
Pressure
Recommended cold inflation pressure for that axle, in psi.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.
Trims sold in 2003
3
Generation
I
Other years
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