The chrome wheels have been tubeless since March 2019; and the silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since May 2018.
If you have older, tubed wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 155/165 x 15 tubes – available with either metal (race) or rubber (road) valve.
This wheel is laced to the outer part of the rim only and so does not require a rim band
Options
XW452
XW459
Rim Size
4½" x 15"
5" x 15"
Centre
42mm Curly
42mm Curly
Number of Spokes
60
72
Lacing
Inner & Outer
Inner & Outer
Inset (mm)
17
6.4
Back Spacing (mm)
Tyre
165R15
165R15
Tube
Tubeless
The chrome and the silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since October 2008.
If you have the older, tubed wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 155/165 x 15 tubes – available with either metal or rubber valve. We recommend 15/16″ 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 have the older, tubed wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 155/165 x 15 tubes – available with either metal or rubber valve. We recommend 15″ rim bands.
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.
Integral (12 TPI):
RSK035 – Front Left
RSK034 – Front Right
RSK033 – Rear Left
RSK032 – Rear Right
To convert using integral splines you would need to change the existing drums at front and rear to wire wheel drums
Integral fitting hubs so no nuts necessary
Click here for a guide to fitting hubs, caps and centre-lock wire wheels
Bolt-on (8 TPI):
RSK347 – Front Left
RSK346 – Front Right
RSK349 – Rear Left
RSK348 – Rear Right
Five RN12 per spline
Early (1951) TDs used five RN716 nuts per spline
From chassis number TD/12285 in December 1951, the threads on the wheel studs and nuts were changed from BSF to Unified (SAE) threads. It took until chassis number TD/12419 to change similarly the thread on the spare wheel studs and nuts.Bolt-on splines, unless fitted as original equipment, will increase the track by up to 1¼” per wheel
Studs will require shortening
Click here for a guide to fitting hubs, caps and centre-lock wire wheels
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
12 TPI
12 TPI
Ears
2
0
2
0
Logo
MG
MG
MG
MG
Note
Also available Plain (no logo)
KCK053LH/KCK052RH
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.
Also available Plain (no logo)
KCK057-8LH/KCK056-8RH
Continental style octagonal spinner
Requires a spinner spanner to tighten/loosen caps.
Click here for advice on how tight to apply spinners.
Also available Plain (no logo)
KCK049LH/KCK048RH
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.
Also available Plain (no logo)
KCK057-12LH/KCK056-12RH
Continental style octagonal spinner
Requires a spinner spanner to tighten/loosen caps.
Click here for advice on how tight to apply spinners.
Other comments
Details above may apply to MG Series YA/YB 1947-1953 Saloon 1250 cc / 4 cylinder but has not been tried, tested or verified by ACWW.
A single spare wheel was fitted as standard equipment. The tubular spare wheel bracket in the form of a letter H was mounted on the chassis at the rear of the petrol tank, and attached to the rear of the body at the top. A special spare wheel carrier for two spare wheels could be obtained as an optional extra.
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
