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MG TD TF 1500 - Wire Wheel Adapters

My TF has steel wheels but I do have a set of wires. I have been put off fitting them because of the costs of appropriate splined brake drums. I have seen adapters that fit onto steel wheel studs. Has anyone got experience of these?

Jan T
J Targosz

In the archives, these were discussed back in 2007, search for the phase
wire wheel adaptors
I believe they are relatively rare
But I'm sure a machine shop could manufacture them.
Steve
SPW Wincze

Hi Steve,

Go to the UK eBay site and search for "MG TD TF Front Hubs Bolt On". They are for sale for £160 the pair. The seller also has ones for the rear.

Jan T
J Targosz

My memory is lousy these days, but don't the adapters make the wheels stick out further in the wing area of a TD, or am I mistaken? I'd like wires on my TD, but...
L Karpman

with stock offset wires they increase the track by about 1.25". A friend had them in the 80's. Did not look that good at the rear.
Ray TF 2884
Ray Lee

Thanks Ray, I assume that means overall track of 1.25", not at each side?
L Karpman

Hello,

I put my '52 TD on a complete MGA 4.3 to 1 rear axle
and MGA front suspension and gained the following:

a. Much more pleasant and quieter drive, higher top.
b. Wire wheels
c. Larger brakedrums
d. Better looks as the car is lowered at the rear.

If you want to know how it's done, please let me know.

Erik
Erik van Hardeveld

L Karpman,
yes 1.25 overall. Does not seem much but is obvious.
Ray
Ray Lee

This thread was discussed between 13/12/2016 and 16/12/2016

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