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MG TA

Body

Sports

Engine

1292 cc

Year

1936 – 1939

Wheels

Original

WW5771

Rim Size

2½” x 19″ Rolled-edge

Centre

42mm Original-style Curly

Number of Spokes

48

Finish

Chrome (please contact us), silver-painted or black-painted (please contact us)

Lacing

Outer

Inset (mm)

8.8 Outset

Back Spacing (mm)

39 (+/- 1.5) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.

Tyre

The original tyre was the 400 x 19 – we recommend Blockley

The 450 x 19 tyre is a popular choice – we recommend Blockley

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400 x 19 – available with :

  • TR6 small metal (race) valve
  • TR11 standard metal (race) valve
  • TR13 standard rubber (road) valve

450 x 19 – available with :

  • TR11 standard metal (race) valve
  • TR13 standard rubber (road) valve

This wheel is laced to the outer part of the rim only and so does not require a rim band

Notes

Up to MG TA chassis number 1250 vehicles were fitted with the outer-laced wire wheels (WW5771), after that they had the centre-laced TC wheel (WW5772) – either wheel will fit

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.

Other Wheel Options

Options

Code

WW5772

Rim Size

2½" x 19" Rolled Edge

Centre

42mm Original-style Curly

Number of Spokes

48

Finish

Chrome (please contact us)

Silver-painted

Lacing

Centre

Inset (mm)

23.7 (Outset)

Tyre

The original tyre was the 400 x 19 - we recommend the Blockley but can source other brands if required. The 450 x 19 tyre is a popular choice - we recommend the Blockley but can source other brands if required.

Notes

Up to MG TA chassis number 1250 vehicles were fitted with the outer-laced wire wheels (WW5771), after that they had the centre-laced TC wheel (WW5772) - either wheel will fit.

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400 x 19 - available with TR6 small metal (race) valve or TR11 standard metal (race) valve
or TR13 standard rubber (road) valve. 450 x 19 - available with TR11 standard metal (race) valve or TR13 standard rubber (road) valve. You will require a 18"/19" rim band.

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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

RSK031 – Front Left (studs fitted)
RSK030 – Front Right (studs fitted)

RSK029 – Rear Left
RSK028 – Rear Right

Spare studs RNK248 are available (please contact us)

Integral fitting hubs so no nuts necessary

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

Spinners

Code

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

12 TPI

12 TPI

12 TPI

12 TPI

Ears

0

0

2

2

Logo

MG

Plain (no logo)

MG

Plain (no logo)

Note

Continental style octagonal spinner

Requires a spinner spanner to tighten/loosen caps.

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.

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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