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 (see notes)
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 15/16″ rim bands.
Notes
Spokes may foul brake drums on front
Will protrude slightly from body work - see photos.
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:
MGA 1500 with brake drums:
RSK035 – Front Left (studs fitted)
RSK034 – Front Right (studs fitted)
Spare studs are RNK249 (please contact us). Original studs may require shortening.
MGA 1600 with brake discs:
RSK039 – Front Left
RSK038 – Front Right
MGA 1500 & 1600:
RSK037 – Rear Left
RSK036 – Rear Right
When converting from steel wheels the front brake drums will need to be replaced by wire wheel brake drums. The rear brake drums are the same as used for steel wheels and do not require replacing.
When converting from steel wheels new half-shafts are required – these can be 10-, 25-, or 26-spline half-shafts. In addition you will need to replace the seals with two core plugs (brass O-rings) and two gaskets (between hub and spline) to prevent oil from leaking.
Integral fitting hubs so no nuts necessary
Click here for a guide to fitting hubs, caps and centre-lock wire wheels
If fitted with wire wheel brake drums you can use integral front (as above) and bolt-on rear (as below)
BOLT-ON:
Bolt-on splines can only be used front and rear with steel wheel brake drums but the front drums and the castle nut need to be machined.
Integral fitting splines must be used when the vehicle is fitted with brake discs
Four RN716 per hub
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
12 TPI
12 TPI
12 TPI
12 TPI
Ears
0
2
0
2
Logo
MG
MG
Plain (no logo)
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.
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.
Other comments
Our part numbers XW5720 and XW5726 have been known to be fitted although not tried, tested or verified by ACWW – the wheel arches would require modifications to both the front and rear.
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
