marina hubs(HELP)

Post by **samuria** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 9:58 pm

can you helpful guys tell me which other cars wheels will fit the marina hubs? and what size`s are possible

Post by **Jefftav** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 10:02 pm

I have MGF 15in alloy wheels

Post by **samuria** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 10:06 pm

any problems in fitting them??

Post by **Jefftav** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 10:14 pm

You need metric wheel studs and wheel nuts to suit - midland wheel supplies have everything you need. I also needed 5mm spacers on the front hubs.

Post by **samuria** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 10:34 pm

thanks for the info, i dont like wheel spacers. so hope to find others to fit.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 11:05 pm

They are only the thinest of spacers! Don't worry about that. Triumph wheels generally fit - not Stag! You are looking for 3.75" PCD.

Post by **samuria** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 11:17 pm

i thought the pcd was 4"inch

Post by **Jefftav** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 11:18 pm

4" inch is the Minor Standard PCD

Post by **bmcecosse** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 11:51 pm

And you have asked about Marina hubs..........

Fri Dec 11, 2009 6:46 am

montego wheels will fit but you will need the spacers / different studs as with MGF alloys. i have fitted mgf space savers which are apparently the montego steel wheels.

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Post by **rayofleamington** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 8:51 am

i have fitted mgf space savers which are apparently the montego steel wheels.

Montego were 185s (or wider on the sporty ones). I think some of the Maestro were the same PCD, but maybe not 14".
Both now becoming rare cars, so much less easy to find.

Post by **samuria** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 5:22 pm

thanks for that guys, what triumph wheels can be used? looking for 14" or larger

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 5:47 pm

That's the snag - they are all 13" as standard- although some have aftermarket 14" fitted - like my TR7! The MGF wheels are by far the best bet.

Post by **samuria** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 6:10 pm

as you may guess iam new to all this. so the wheels are from rover cars, ie, the 25 , 45, 75, etc,

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 6:13 pm

No - I think they are all metric - won't fit. The MGF is basically two Metro subframes fitted into the sports shell - so the running gear harps back to the Metro - which had 3.75" pcd wheels!
These will probably fit - but are 16" and so perhaps a bit too large - the earlier 15" wheels are really what you want! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MGF-MGTF-Maestro- ... 2a03357cf5

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 6:18 pm

These are better - but the tyres have had it. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MGF-VVC-Wheels-x- ... 23043b6a0c
And these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MG-F-MGF-SET-OF-F ... 3a55a73a50 there are many more!

Post by **Matt** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 6:22 pm

metro was never 3.75" BMC :s

Montego steels are identical to MGF space savers and fit perfectly well (I have 2mm spacers behind my front wheels - but they do clear without)

Quite a few people have fitted the MGF wheels, but you could get the hubs redrilled to 4x108 and fit an escort rear axle, then there is a much better choice of wheels avaliable

Post by **samuria** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 6:28 pm

many thanks for the info, now i know what to lookout for

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 6:32 pm

Later Metro IS 3.75" pcd! Only the early cars can supply the drive flanges etc suitable for use on Minis with Fiesta brakes

Fri Dec 11, 2009 8:03 pm

mgf space savers are 14" by the way, mine cost less than 20 each and all were in perfect condition so only needed a light rub down before painting and the tyres had so much tread left it looks like they have done little if any mileage.