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Fault diagnosis
MG ZS: Steering mechanism vibration with abnormal tyre wear
Abnormal vibration, changes in handling or abnormal tyre wear occur while driving.
MG ZS: Steering mechanism vibration with abnormal tyre wear
Symptoms
- Abnormal vibration, changes in handling or abnormal tyre wear occur while driving. [1]
Possible causes
- The manual lists tyre/rim damage, wheel imbalance and misalignment as leads for inspection. [1]
Checks
- Stop safely and check for visible damage, then have a qualified technician check balance and alignment. [1]
What to do
- Address the issue according to the inspection results; do not replace the steering gear directly on the basis of vibration. [1]
Applicability and limits
- Only applies to the English manual from the official European website and to the corresponding ZS configuration among the combustion-engine configurations described; the manual date is not treated as an applicable model year. No actual vehicle model has been linked. Do not extend to models with the same name, other powertrains or other markets. Scope: unknown [1]
- Only applies to the specific configuration in the cited manual; do not assume applicability to all vehicles with the same model name
Related part categories
- Wheel and tyre parts / Tyres and wheels / Wheels and tyres [1]
Sources
[Source 1] MG ZS English Owner's Manual from the Official European Website — PDF pp.293–294 / printed pp.277–278, Tyres / Wheel Balance (accessed 2026-11-01)
https://cdn.mgmotor.eu/manuals/1.-ZS_Owners-Manual_ENG.pdf
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