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Morgan Plus 4 & 4/4 Mk I, II, III, IV & V

Body

2 Seater, 4 Seater & Drophead or Sports Coupé

Engine

1991 cc to 2088 cc

Year

1950 – 1968

Wheels

Original

XW452

Rim Size

4.5″ x 15″

Centre

42mm Curly

Number of Spokes

60

Lacing

Inner & Outer

Inset (mm)

17

Back Spacing (mm)

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

Tyre

165SR15

Tube

Tubeless

Both finishes 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 and we recommend 15″/16” rim bands.

Other Wheel Options

Options

Options

XW459

Rim Size

5" x 15"

Centre

42mm Curly

Number of Spokes

72

Finish

Chrome

Silver-painted

Stainless steel

Black-painted (please contact us)

Lacing

Inner & Outer

Inset (mm)

6.4

Tyre

165SR15

Tube

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 and we recommend 15/16″ rim bands.

Notes

As far as we are aware this wheel should fit with no modifications but, as with all non-standard options, a fitment check is recommended.

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

RSK497 – Front Left
RSK496 – Front Right
These front hubs will only fit if the vehicle has been converted to disc brakes at the front (models up to 1959 still had drum brakes at the front)

Please contact us for supply of:
RSK947 – Rear Left
RSK946 – Rear Right

Integral fitting hubs so no nuts necessary

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

Spinners

Code

Code

KCM4280L (please contact us)

KCM4280R (please contact us)

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

8 TPI

Ears

2

0

2

0

Logo

Morgan

Morgan

Plain (no logo)

Plain (no logo)

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.

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.

Continental style octagonal spinner

Requires a spinner spanner to tighten/loosen caps.

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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