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Fitment Guide
MG Magnette ZA/ZB & Mk III/IV
| Body |
Saloon |
| Engine |
1489 cc / 4 cylinder |
| Year |
1953 - 1968 |
Wheels
| Original |
XW452 |
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| 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. |
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Other Wheel Options
| Options |
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 | 165SR15 | | |
| 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 175/185 x 15 tubes and we recommend 15/16" rim bands. | | |
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| Warranty |
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.
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Splined Hubs
| Option 1 | RSTRL - 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
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
Overseas - +44 1753 598 382 - e-mail Isabella
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Pictures
XW459 Chrome
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XW452 Silver-painted
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XW459 Stainless Steel
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XW459 Chrome
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XW459 Silver-painted
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XW459 Black-painted
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UK Sales: 01753 549 360
UK Fax: 01753 547 170 | | Export Sales: +44 (0) 1753 598 382
| | Motor Wheel Service International Ltd, Units 1-4 Elder Way, Waterside Drive, Langley, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 6EP, UK |
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