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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 4½" x 15"
Centre 42mm Curly
Number of Spokes 60
Finish Chrome or silver-painted
Lacing Inner & Outer
Inset (mm) 17
Back Spacing (mm) 86 (+/- 3)

Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.
Tyre 165R15
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.
Notes  

Other Wheel Options

Options XW459
   
Rim Size5" x 15"  
Centre42mm Curly  
Number of Spokes72  
FinishStainless steel, chrome, silver-painted or black-painted  
LacingInner & Outer  
Inset (mm)6.4  
Back Spacing (mm) 83 (+/- 3)

Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.
   
Tyre165R15  
TubeTubeless 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.  
NotesAs far as we are aware this wheel should fit with no modifications but, as with all non-standard options, a fitment check is recommended.  
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 1RSK497 - 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)

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 KCM4282L/KCM4282R
KCM4280L/KCM4280R
Type Knock-on centre caps Knock-on centre caps
Size 42 mm 42 mm
Thread 8 TPI 8 TPI
Ears 2 0
Logo Morgan Morgan
Notes 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.
Code KCK053LH/KCK052RH
KCK057-8LH/KCK056-8RH
Type Knock-on centre caps Knock-on centre caps
Size 42 mm 42 mm
Thread 8 TPI 8 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.

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


XW452 Chrome

XW452 Silver-painted

XW459 Stainless Steel

XW459 Chrome

XW459 Silver-painted

XW459 Black-painted
   
   
   

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