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MG MGB Technical - 15 inch wire wheels

Hi,
I've recently acquired a 1972 mgb roadster and I'm in the process of having some 15 inch wire wheels fitted. In my research I can't find any details of MGB's having this size of wheel. Can anyone shed some light?
Oh and before anyone asks yes we are changing the rear axle to one that is an inch shorter so that the new wheels don't rub on the wheel arches
Thanks in anticipation.
Martin

Martin-
The MGB wasn't offered with 15" wire wheels. However, the MGC had them. MGC wire wheels will fit onto the hubs perfectly. I have 15" Dayton wire wheels on my MGB and they work just fine, enabling me to use 195/60 tires.
Steve S.

Martin,

Give some thought to tire size. Too large a tire will result in rubbing. It can also affect the speedometer. Low profile tires can minimize the error that the larger wheels will introduce.
Paul Noble

Martin,
I have the 15"x 72 spoke MGC wheels on my MGB and suggest you visit the archives, where over the last couple of months there have been some threads on the disadvantages of having heavier wheels. It does make a difference.
cheers
Ian G Buckley

This thread was discussed between 07/07/2002 and 08/07/2002

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