Alloys on the Minor

[stephenpolhill]

Hi there. I have often looked at MG's with the 4 pin alloy wheels and wondered if they would fit straight onto my Minor.
What is the maximum rim width (14"?) for the car and what would I have to change/modify to allow for them to fit.
I have attached a few links to some on eBay. I will probably save the money and keep it standard but I was just interested. Thanks
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Minilight-Wheels- ... 1e5b0c36cc
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MGTF-MGF-15-Minil ... 4cee6d9832
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/rover-mg-alloys-1 ... 27b060709f
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/mg-zs-zr-alloy-wh ... 3efe499121

[mike.perry]

First you need wheels with a 4 inch PCD and second you need to check the offset to make sure that the wheel and tyre clears the front suspension.

[stephenpolhill]

Thanks. Whats a PCD

[ASL642]

PCD = Pitch circle diametre - stands for the diametre of a circle drawn through your wheels bolt holes. i.e. measure from the centre of one hole to the centre of another These days it is measured in millimetres.

[autolycus]

Just to amplify that answer (there, that's putting it kindly), it's the one opposite that you measure to, not the next one round. And be careful: most Minor wheels are 4", whereas most other makes that look about the same are 100mm - and this is definitely a case where near enough isn't good enough - see plenty of previous threads.

Nice set of (fairly) suitable Rostyles on ebay

Kevin