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MG MGB Mk I, II and III; GT Mk I, II, III and Rubber Bumper

Body

Sports (Roadster/Convertible) or Fixed Head Coupé

Engine

1798 cc / 4 cylinder

Year

1962 – 1980

Wheels

Original

XW515

Rim Size

4½” x 14″

Centre

42mm Curly

Number of Spokes

60

Finish

Chrome or silver-painted

Lacing

Inner & Outer

Inset (mm)

14.3

Back Spacing (mm)

84.5 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.

Tyre

155R14 or 165R14

Tube

Tubeless – The chrome wheels have been tubeless since January 2017; and the silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since June 2017.

If you have older, tubed wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 155/165 x 14 tubes and we recommend 13″/14″ rim bands

Other Wheel Options

Options

Options

XW5714

BXW716

XW459 (see notes)

XW457 (see notes)

XW5768 (see notes)

Rim Size

5½" x 14"

5½" x 14"

5" x 15"

5½" x 15"

6" x 15"

Centre

42mm Curly

Four Stud 114.3 mm PCD

42mm Curly

42mm Curly

42mm Curly

Number of Spokes

72

72

72

72

72

Finish

Chrome

Silver-painted

Chrome

Chrome

Silver-painted

Stainless steel

Black-painted (please contact us)

Chrome

Silver-painted

Stainless steel or black-painted (please contact us)

Chrome

Stainless steel (please contact us)

Lacing

Inner & Outer

Inner & Outer

Inner & Outer

Inner & Outer

Inner & Outer

Inset (mm)

19

22

6.4

12.7

18

Back Spacing (mm)

102 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.

105 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.

83 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.

95.5 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.

107 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.

Tyre

185/70R14

185/70R14

175/65R15

185/70R15

185/65R15

Tube

Tubeless - Both the chrome and silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since January 2017. If you have older, tubed wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 175/185 x 14 tubes and we recommend using 13"/14" rim bands.

Tubeless - This wheel has been tubeless since January 2006. If you have the older, tubed wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 175/185 x 14 tubes and we recommend 13"/14" rim bands.

Tubeless - The chrome wheels have been tubeless since June 2007; the silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since April 2011; and the stainless steel wheels have been tubeless since October 2008. The black-painted wire wheels have always been tubeless. Tubes are only required if fitting tube-type tyres. If you are using tube-type tyres or wish to fit a tube for any other reason then please contact us. We recommend using 15"/16" rim bands.

Tubeless - The chrome wheels have been tubeless since December 2007; and the silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since April 2008. The stainless steel and black-painted wire wheels have always been tubeless. Tubes are only required if fitting tube-type tyres. If you have the older, tubed wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 175/185 x 15 tubes and we recommend 15"/16" rim bands.

Tubeless - The chrome wheels have been tubeless since December 2007; and the silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since April 2008. The stainless steel and black-painted wire wheels have always been tubeless. Tubes are only required if fitting tube-type tyres. If you have the older, tubed wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 175/185 x 15 tubes and we recommend 15"/16" rim bands.

Notes

P.C.D. is the Pitch Circle Diameter and is the diameter of an imaginary circle drawn through the centres of the holes, click here for instructions on measuring PCDs. All ACWW bolt-on wire wheels are supplied with the appropriate nuts, caps and wrench. Replacement centre caps, replacement nuts and replacement locking nuts are available from stock.
For bolt-on wheel nuts the recommended torque is 75 ft lb (10.4 Nm) but may vary depending on the vehicle.

This fitment may be extremely tight on the rear arches and body modifications may be required.

This fitment may be extremely tight on the rear arches and body modifications may be required.

This fitment may be extremely tight on the rear arches and body modifications may be required.

Warranty

Stainless Steel and Chrome: two year structural and cosmetic
Painted: two year structural and one year cosmetic

The warranty period commences from the date of invoice and is subject to the wheels being maintained as per our Wheel Care advice and in conjunction with our Terms and Conditions. Please retain the warranty tag supplied with each wheel as it contains the information required to identify the wheel in the event of a claim.

Please note: ACWW warranty automatically becomes void if the wheels have been: subject to re-work or change; fitted with tyres other than the manufacturer’s recommended fitment; or used for track events.

Splined Hubs

Option 1

“All MGB GTs and MGB roadsters built from 1966/7 were fitted with the Salisbury rear axle. To verify what type of axle is fitted to your MGB (axles are sometimes changed) look at the differential housing. If there is a cover that is bolted on then it’s a Salisbury axle; if there are no bolts at the rear but a series of nuts at the front of the differential then the axle is the earlier Banjo type.” (Source : ‘Enjoying MG’ June 2012 p.35)

Option 2

Salisbury Axle – MGB post-1967 & GT – 8 TPI:
RSK067 – Front Left
RSK066 – Front Right
RSK041 – Rear Left
RSK040 – Rear Right

If converting/converted from steel wheels the front hubs remain the same but use:
RSK213 – Rear Left (with bolts fitted)
RSK214 – Rear Right (with bolts fitted)

Integral fitting hubs so no nuts necessary

Click here for a guide to fitting hubs, caps and centre-lock wire wheels

Option 3

Banjo Rear Axle – MGB pre-1964 – 12 TPI:
RSK422 – Front Left
RSK421 – Front Right
RSK418 – Rear Left
RSK417 – Rear Right

Integral fitting hubs so no nuts necessary

Banjo Rear Axle – MGB 1964-1967 – 8 TPI:
(Last vehicle fitted with the Banjo Axle was Chassis Number G-HN3/132922)
RSK067 – Front Left
RSK066 – Front Right
RSK420 – Rear Left
RSK419 – Rear Right

Integral fitting hubs so no nuts necessary

Banjo Axle Steel Wheel Conversion – click here

Click here for a guide to fitting hubs, caps and centre-lock wire wheels

Spinners

Code

Code

KCK053LH

KCK05RH

KCK055LH

KCK054RH

KCK057-8MGLH

KCK056-8MGRH

KCK051LH

KCK050RH

Type

Knock-on centre caps

Knock-on centre caps

Knock-on centre caps

Knock-on centre caps

Size

42 mm

42 mm

42 mm

42 mm

Thread

8 TPI

8 TPI

8 TPI

12 TPI

Ears

2

2

0

2

Logo

Plain (no logo)

MG

MG

MG

Other options

Also available in Plain (no logo):

KCK053LH / KCK052RH

Also available in Plain (no logo):
KCK057-8LH /KCK056-8RH

Also available in 12TPI:
KCK057-12MGLH / KCK056-12MGRH

Also available in Plain (no logo):

KCK049LH / KCK048RH

Note

We recommend using our 42mm wooden spinner saver to protect the knock-on caps (spinners) when using a copper and hide hammer.

Click here for advice on how tight to apply spinners.

We recommend using our 42mm wooden spinner saver to protect the knock-on caps (spinners) when using a copper and hide hammer.

Click here for advice on how tight to apply spinners.

Continental style octagonal spinner

Requires a spinner spanner to tighten/loosen caps.

Click here for advice on how tight to apply spinners.

We recommend using our 42mm wooden spinner saver to protect the knock-on caps (spinners) when using a copper and hide hammer.

Click here for advice on how tight to apply spinners.

Extra Information

Other comments

Always check the history of the vehicle to ensure that there have been no modifications to the running gear.

Hubs/splines, spinners and nuts remain the same, unless noted otherwise, regardless of which wheel is fitted.

We also stock wire wheel maintenance accessories such as our Cleaning Kit (Refills available) and Cleaning Brush.

If you require any more information or advice please contact us: Call 02 6586 1100 or 0412 780 900 – e-mail Paul & Gay

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