Hi Dennis
MGB Standard size is 14"
MGA and MGC wires are 15"
However - 15" wheels from a MGC will fit a standard B, but it will affect
the overall gearing to a slight extent. ( speedo will read lower than the
actual speed, unless lower profile tyres are fitted)
Cheers
ian F
----- Original Message -----
From: <BarrMark262@aol.com>
To: <mgs@Autox.Team.Net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2004 3:00 PM
Subject: MGB wheel size please
> Hi List: I am selling a set of 5 beautiful powder coated 60 spoke wire
> wheels on eBay, and a bidder retracted his bid,(I'm ok with that) because
he said
> I added the following information.
> "The wheels are 15" in diameter and are 4 1/2" bead to bead."
>
> He says these won't fit his MGB as the standard is 14".
>
>
> I do not want to misrepresent this item by saying they will fit an MGB,
but
> I was told they would by the fellow I bought them from.
>
> You with more knowledge, please reply.
>
> Thank you very much,
>
> Dennis Barr
> Medford, Oregon
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