MWS Fitment Guide
Car MG Magnette ZA/ZB & Mk III/IV
Body Saloon
Engine 1489 cc / 4 cylinder
Year 1953 - 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) 87 (+/- 3)

Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.
Tyre 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.
Notes
OptionsXW459
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.
Tyre165SR15
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 175/185 x 15 tubes and we recommend 15/16" rim bands.
Notes
Notes
WarrantyChrome: 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 1RSTRL - Left
RSTRR - Right

Four RN716 per splined hub

The front bearing housing may require machining - a fitment check is recommended.

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 diagram

Click here for a guide to fitting hubs, caps and centre-lock wire wheels
Spinners
Code KCK057-8MGLH/KCK056-8MGRH KCK055LH/KCK054RH
Type Knock-on centre caps Knock-on centre caps
Size 42 mm 42 mm
Thread 8 TPI 8 TPI
Ears 0 2
Logo MG MG
Notes 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.
Code KCK057-8LH/KCK056-8RH KCK053LH/KCK052RH
Type Knock-on centre caps Knock-on centre caps
Size 42 mm 42 mm
Thread 8 TPI 8 TPI
Ears 0 2
Logo Plain (no logo) Plain (no logo)
Notes 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.
Retaining Nuts
 
Extra Information
Other comments Click here to go to the MG Magnette page on the MG Owners' Club website

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 (info@mwsint.com)

Overseas - +44 ­1753 ­598 ­382 - e-mail Isabella (isabella@mwsint.com)
Pictures
XW459 Chrome

XW452 Silver-painted

XW459 Stainless Steel

XW459 Chrome

XW459 Silver-painted

XW459 Black-painted