Alloy wheels for a midget, which size?

[thisisnotaspoon]

Ok the rostyles are stamped ROUK 5JSL13 which I think means 13"x5", but I've no idea what offset they are or if bigger wheels would fit? Not fussed about sticking huge alloys in there, but if there's a sensible upgrade I'll go for it. Currently have 145/80 tyres.

What have other people managed to squeeze in there without doing any body alterations?

Mk4 RB so lots of space up front but square arches at the back.

Alternatively I'll just scour ebay for anything and everything local.

[na]

Sam you need to get over to - http://www2.mgcars.org.uk/cgi-bin/gen5?runprog=mgb...
as this was discussed recently

My short answer - 5 X 13J wheel with possibly 145/80/13 more likely 155/70/13 or possibly if your suspension is standard and in very good condition and your rear axle is lined up and you don't overload the car then 165/70/13 but you'll need to check for rubbing

more info here;

http://www.kouki.co.uk/utilities/visual-tyre-size-...

http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible.html

http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible_pg4.html

and buy an owners Handbook for just about all the info you need to run the car - http://www.mgocshop.co.uk/catalog/Online_Catalogue... (Ref: 0058)

you've officially got a Midget 1500 (still a Mk3)

[thisisnotaspoon]

Suspension is currently standard but quite worn (not the bushings, just the dampers are past it and the springs not so springy) so it's due some fettling Assuming it's all the same when bottomed out lowering it slightly won't matter will it?

What does the 'J' signify?

Also, some wheels are labled 100mm, some 101, some 102mm, are they all the same to a differing degree of acuracy, or will it make a difference?

[na]

scroll down the pages young man - http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible_pg4.html

not sure where you mean for 100-102 mm but look on site above

lowering a car can have as many cons as pros, same as bigger wheels, thinner tyres, smaller steering wheel

the fashion isn't always what's best suited to the car or driver

[perdu]

You may (probably will) find that numbers like 100mm 102mm etc are the hole spacing on the wheels (PCD)

100mm is often quoted as the PCD for Midgets

IT IS NOT 100mm

it is actually 4inches PCD Imperial measurement (PCD stands for Pitch Circle Diameter) Also called BCD (bolt circle thingy)


But 100mm will look like it fits but leave the wheels slightly excentric and because Midgets and Sprites have very skinny wheel studs failure of the stud can be expected if you try fitting 100mms

bill

edit spelling again again

Edited by perdu on Monday 14th March 21:40

[na]

Bill I was trying to get Sam to do a little bit of research for himself

You can put it on a plate but you can't lick it up for 'em

[perdu]

humbled I am

proper humbled


where did I put it

ah yes

found it

[perdu]

But of course the reason I butted in is the potential danger of the uninitiated wrecking another nice Midge with poor wheel selection if they don't know about Imperial Sizes at the wheel depot

Ever buy from Halfords?

KwikFit?

[na]

Bill I wasn't scolding you just explaining

Mind you at our age it's so easy to forget that feet and inches hasn't been taught for many years same as "the new money"

Did you listen when you were young, no me neither

[thisisnotaspoon]

ft and inches is still taught in schools, or at least it was while I was there.

Cheers for the links.