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MG TB & TC

Body Sports
Engine 1250 cc / 4 cylinder
Year 1945 - 1949

Wheels

Original WW5772
Rim Size 2½" x 19" Rolled-edge
Centre 42mm Original-style Curly
Number of Spokes 48
Finish Chrome or silver-painted
Lacing Centre
Inset (mm) 23.7 Outset
Back Spacing (mm) 24 (+/- 1.5)

Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.
Tyre 450 x 19 - we recommend the Blockley but can source other brands if required
Tube 450/500 x 19 tubes - available with either metal (race) or rubber (road) valve
You will require 18/19" rim bands
Notes MG TC :
Original Tyre Pressure Front (Cold) : 24 PSI
Original Tyre Pressure Rear (Cold) : 26 PSI

Other Wheel Options

Options XW5783
   
Rim Size4½" x 16"  
Centre42mm Curly  
Number of Spokes60  
FinishSilver-painted only  
LacingCentre  
Inset (mm)45.8 Outset  
Back Spacing (mm) 24.5 (+/- 1.5)

Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.
   
Tyre165R16  
Tube550 x 16 tubes
You will require 15/16" rim bands
  
Notes   
Notes  
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: MWS 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 1RSK031 - Front Left (studs fitted)
RSK030 - Front Right (studs fitted)

RSK029 - Rear Left
RSK028 - 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 KCK051LH/KCK050RH
KCK057-12MGLH/KCK056-12MGRH
Type Knock-on centre caps Knock-on centre caps
Size 42 mm 42 mm
Thread 12 TPI 12 TPI
Ears 2 0
Logo MG MG
Notes We recommend using our 42mm wooden
spinner saver
to protect the knock-on caps
(spinners) when using a copper and hide
hammer.

XW5783 : Due to the positioning of the centre in relation to the rim you will require an extra-deep wooden spinner saver

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.
Code KCK049LH/KCK048RH
KCK057-12LH/KCK056-12RH
Type Knock-on centre caps Knock-on centre caps
Size 42 mm 42 mm
Thread 12 TPI 12 TPI
Ears 2 0
Logo Plain (no logo) Plain (no logo)
Notes We recommend using our 42mm wooden
spinner saver
to protect the knock-on caps
(spinners) when using a copper and hide
hammer.

XW5783 : Due to the positioning of the centre in relation to the rim you will require an extra-deep wooden spinner saver

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.

Retaining Nuts

      

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), Cleaning Brush, Degreaser and Tyre Foam.

If you require any more information or advice please contact us:

UK - 01753 549 360 - e-mail Sales

Overseas - +44 1753 598 382 - e-mail Isabella

Pictures


This MGTC has our 2½" x 19" WW5772 at the front

and our 4½" x 16" XW5783 fitted to the rear

 
 

WW5772 Chrome

WW5772 Silver-painted

XW5783 Silver-painted
 
   
   

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