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MG MGF Technical - Wheels for the F.?!.

Hi Again.

Want to fit some new Alloys to my F.

What is the largest size wheel i can fit standard?.

Also are any other car makers stud pattern the same as the F.

Cheers,

Mark.
Mark

17" is the largest as far as I know, but this is NOT standard. The largest standard size is 16" , like the trophy alloys.

Stud pattern is only available from MG Roveras a standard, but a few aftermarket companies make alloys specifically for the F and Metro.

Have a look at the MGF Centre website.

Johan
Johan Slagter

Moss do a nice looking set of 17" alloys for the F. Probably a picture on their website.

If you're putting big rims on an F make sure the hydrogas suspension is set up correctly or you could do some damage to what will be very expensive tyres.

Steve
Steve

Thanks steve, johan.

Johan, Is the standard Rover stud pattern on thier saloons etc, not the same as the F ?.

Mark.
Mark

No. The F uses 95.25mm whereas most of the saloon range uses 100mm PCD. The 75 is different again, of course, because it has a 5-stud hub
Rob Bell

Mark,

Just seen a picture of a TF with 18" alloys on the mg-rover.org website under the f/tf forum header.
might be worth a closer look for you.

Steve
Steve

Mark,
I believe that Mike Satur have a set of 17" with Toyos on for just under £700 under new items.


john
J Ip

How come mg-r are continuing with the odd ball stud pattern, wouldn't it be cheaper to convert to 100mm like the rest of the 4 stud range?

montego and maestro, tr7 are also 95.25mm

Martin
Martin McFeely

Probably makes no difference to MGR John. When the MGF was designed, they cut costs by raiding the parts bin in true MG tradition. They used Metro bits (wishbones, uprights, steering gear, the lot). Much cheaper at the time to use the Metro hubs and bearings complete.

Lotus did much the same on the S1 Elise: this car too uses Metro hubs with the 95.25mm PCD.

What ever replaces the TF will surely go to the more industry 'standard' 100mm (unless the car gains a 5-stud pattern).
Rob Bell

This thread was discussed between 03/09/2004 and 07/09/2004

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