Why it is meta
Off-Road (S1, AWD, Stock): Mid-engine Group B AWD: a rapid, agile S1 off-road weapon that shrugs off rough terrain.
Off-road builds need soft, compliant suspension to absorb bumps and jumps, combined with enough grip to handle loose surfaces. Rally tyres are essential. Ride height should be raised to clear obstacles, and the suspension should soak up rough terrain without unsettling the car.
Upgrade priority
- Engine Swap or Power Upgrades Power wins off-road. Faster acceleration out of corners and up hills makes a bigger difference than marginal handling gains. A strong V8 or turbo engine is the foundation.
- Rally or Off-Road Tyres These compounds are designed for loose surfaces. Road tyres on dirt lose massive amounts of grip. Essential for any competitive off-road build.
- Race Transmission Unlocks gear ratio tuning. Short gearing is critical off-road for strong acceleration between obstacles. You rarely reach top speed, so shorten everything.
Full upgrade order, best value per PI and adjustment tips: Off-Road tuning guide.
Tuning
Tyres
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Compound | Rally or Off-Road |
| Front Tyre Width | Widest available |
| Rear Tyre Width | Widest available |
| Front Pressure | 22.0 to 25.0 PSI |
| Rear Pressure | 22.0 to 25.0 PSI |
Off-road tyres are essential. Wider tyres provide more surface area on loose ground. Low pressures let the tyre deform over bumps and grow the contact patch, but going below 22 PSI makes the car vague and sluggish at rally pace. Start at 23 and adjust 1 PSI at a time.
Gearing
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Final Drive | 4.09 (short, assumes ~760 hp build) |
| 6-Speed Ratios | 2.97 / 2.07 / 1.6 / 1.3 / 1.1 / 0.96 |
| Strategy | Short gearing for acceleration, you rarely reach top speed off-road |
The final drive is the road-racing calculation shortened ~12% because off-road racing is about acceleration between obstacles, not top speed. If you hit the limiter on long open sections, lengthen it 0.1 at a time.
Alignment
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Front Camber | -1.0 |
| Rear Camber | -0.5 |
| Front Toe | 0.0 |
| Rear Toe | 0.0 |
| Caster | 5.0 |
Minimal camber and neutral toe give the widest contact patch on uneven ground.
Anti-Roll Bars
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Front | 7.1 to 10.7 |
| Rear | 7.1 to 10.7 |
Soft, balanced ARBs let each wheel move independently over rough terrain. This keeps all four tyres in contact with the ground as much as possible.
Springs
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Front Springs | 203 lbs/in |
| Rear Springs | 248 lbs/in |
| Ride Height | Maximum or one notch below |
Soft springs calculated from your car's weight and distribution for compliant off-road suspension. Near-maximum ride height clears obstacles and prevents bottoming out on jumps. One notch below max keeps the centre of gravity slightly lower for the faster sections without giving up travel.
Damping
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Front Rebound | 4.6 |
| Rear Rebound | 5.6 |
| Front Bump | 2.6 |
| Rear Bump | 3.2 |
Damping follows the soft spring frequency, with slightly extra rebound to stop the car bouncing after jumps and compressions. Bump stays near 60% of rebound so the wheels can absorb hits without kicking.
Brakes
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Brake Balance | 50% to 52% |
| Brake Pressure | 90% to 95% |
Differential
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Front Accel | 35% to 45% |
| Front Decel | 0% to 15% |
| Rear Accel | 80% to 95% |
| Rear Decel | 30% to 40% |
| Centre Balance | 70% to 80% Rear |
Power-first meta means strong rear lock to put that power down on loose surfaces. Run rear accel at the top of the range and only back off 5% at a time if the car pushes wide on slippery corners. Higher decel lock than road builds stabilises the car when lifting off on loose descents and helps it rotate predictably into corners.
Frequently asked questions
Is the MG Metro 6R4 good in Forza Horizon 6?
Yes. It is a current meta pick for Off-Road at S1 class, straight from the FH6 Rivals leaderboards.
What class is the MG Metro 6R4 best at?
It is meta at S1 class in Forza Horizon 6.
How should I run the MG Metro 6R4?
Run it AWD with Stock. The full upgrade order and exact tuning values are on this page.
Build this exact setup in the FH6 tuning calculator, read the full Off-Road tuning guide, or the tyre pressure guide.