MWS Fitment Guide | |||
Car | Morgan Plus 4 | ||
Body | Sports | ||
Engine | 2.0 | ||
Year | 1985 - |
Wheels | ||
Original | XW5726 | |
Rim Size | 6" x 15" | |
Centre | 42mm Curly | |
Number of Spokes | 70 | |
Finish | Stainless steel, chrome, silver-painted or black-painted | |
Lacing | Centre | |
Inset (mm) | 10 Outset | |
Back Spacing (mm) | 79.5 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing. |
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Tyre | 195/60R15 | |
Tube | Tubeless This wheel has always been tubeless. Tubes are only required if fitting tube-type tyres. If you are using tube-type tyres or wish to fit a tube for any other reason then please contact us. For tube-type tyres we recommend 15/16" rim bands. |
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Notes |
Options | XW5936 | XW5777 | ||||
Rim Size | 6½" x 17" | 7" x 16" | ||||
Centre | 42mm Curly | 42mm Curly | ||||
Number of Spokes | 72 | 72 | ||||
Finish | Clear-coated polished aluminium rim with polished stainless steel centre, spokes and nipples only | Stainless steel only | ||||
Lacing | Two lines to the centre | Centre | ||||
Inset (mm) | 12.6 Outset | 21 Outset | ||||
Back Spacing (mm) | 81 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing. |
81 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing. |
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Tyre | ||||||
Tube | Tubeless This wheel has always been tubeless. Tubes are only required if fitting tube-type tyres. If you are using tube-type tyres or wish to fit a tube for any other reason then please contact us. | Tubeless This wheel has always been tubeless. Tubes are only required if fitting tube-type tyres. If you are using tube-type tyres or wish to fit a tube for any other reason then please contact us. If you are using tube-tyres we recommend 15/16" rim bands. | ||||
Notes | Wing modifications are necessary to fit these wheels as there will be an overhang at the wheel arches. | This wheel was designed especially for Morgan Plus 8 V6 models 2004 onwards Subject to fitment check - has not been tried, tested or verified by MWS | ||||
Options | XW5949 | |||||
Rim Size | 6½" x 15" | |||||
Centre | 42mm Curly | |||||
Number of Spokes | 72 | |||||
Finish | Stainless steel or black-painted | |||||
Lacing | Inner & Outer | |||||
Inset (mm) | 15.6 Outset | |||||
Back Spacing (mm) | 80 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing. |
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Tyre | 195/60R15 | |||||
Tube | Tubeless This wheel has always been tubeless. Tubes are only required if fitting tube-type tyres. If you are using tube-type tyres or wish to fit a tube for any other reason then please contact us. We recommend using 15"/16" rim bands. | |||||
Notes | This wheel has especially been designed for Plus 8 Roadster V6 models 2010 onwards. As a spare wheel, the XW459 is being used. About 30% of Roadster V6 are factory fitted with this wheel and is also offered as an option for Plus 4. In 2012 the XW5949 black-painted wire wheel became standard fitment on the Morgan Roadsters, whereas the XW5777 is now an option for the +4 as well as the Plus 8 Roadster. |
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 manufacturers recommended fitment; or used for track events. | ||
Splined Hubs | |||
Option 1 | Pre-1991 : 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 | 1991 onwards : RSK479 - Front Left RSK478 - Front Right RSK477 - Rear Left RSK476 - Rear Right Integral fitting hubs so no nuts necessary Click here for a guide to fitting hubs, caps and centre-lock wire wheels Replacement parts for cars already on wire wheels, not for conversion from steel 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 | Due to the positioning of the centre in relation to the rim we recommend using our extra-deep 42mm wooden spinner saver to protect the knock-on caps (spinners) when using a copper and hide hammer. XW5777 : Due to the positioning of the centre in relation to the rim you will not be able to use a wooden spinner saver with this wheel 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 | 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 | Due to the positioning of the centre in relation to the rim we recommend using our extra-deep 42mm wooden spinner saver to protect the knock-on caps (spinners) when using a copper and hide hammer. XW5777 : Due to the positioning of the centre in relation to the rim you will not be able to use a wooden spinner saver with this wheel 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 (info@mwsint.com) Overseas - +44 1753 598 382 - e-mail Isabella (isabella@mwsint.com) |
Pictures |
XW5726 Stainless Steel |
XW5726 Chrome |
XW5726 Silver-painted |
XW5726 Black-painted |
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XW5936 Stainless steel with aluminium rim |
XW5777 Stainless Steel |
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XW5949 Stainless Steel |
XW5949 Black-painted |
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