| MWS Fitment Guide | |||
| Car | Morgan 4/4 1600 & 1800 | ||
| Body | Sports |
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| Engine | 1598 cc - 1796 cc | ||
| Year | 1968 - 1985 | ||
| Wheels | ||
| Original | XW459 |
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| Rim Size | 5" x 15" | |
| Centre | 42mm Curly | |
| Number of Spokes | 72 | |
| Finish | Stainless steel, chrome, silver-painted or black-painted | |
| Lacing | Inner & Outer | |
| Inset (mm) | 6.4 | |
| Back Spacing (mm) | 83 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing. |
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| Tyre | 165R15 | |
| 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. |
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| 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 1 | To convert from steel wheels to wire wheels use : RSK497 - Front Left RSK496 - Front Right RSK499 - Rear Left RSK498 - Rear Right Integral fitting hubs so no nuts necessary Click here for a guide to fitting hubs, caps and centre-lock wire wheels | ||
| Option 2 | For all other parts/enquiries please contact Morgan Motor Company direct | ||
| Spinners | ||||||
| Code | KCM4282L/KCM4282R |
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KCM4280L/KCM4280R |
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| 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. |
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| Code | KCK053LH/KCK052RH |
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KCK057-8LH/KCK056-8RH |
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| 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. |
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| 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 (info@mwsint.com) Overseas - +44 1753 598 382 - e-mail Isabella (isabella@mwsint.com) |
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| Pictures |
 With stainless steel XW459 wire wheels fitted |
 With stainless steel XW459 wire wheels fitted |
 With stainless steel XW459 wire wheels fitted |
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 XW459 Stainless Steel |
 XW459 Chrome |
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 XW459 Silver-painted |
 XW459 Black-painted |
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