Factory 16" wheels

[bobgthomas@earthlink.net]

Hello everyone, Does anyone know if the factory supplied 16" wire wheels? If so, how can you tell them from other 16" wires?? When I got my car I got a total of 14 wire wheels, 5-19", 6-16" with two distinct rows of spokes both extend almost straight out from the center hub, and 4 -16" where the spokes interlace or cross as they extend out from the hub. I am thinking that the group of 6 without lacing might be factory original, if such a thing exists. Any help is always appreciated. Bob TC EXU 7388 San Francisco

[Charles Hill]

Bob, I'm no expert on this subject. Everything I know is 2nd hand information. With those disclaimers, here goes: From what I understand, 16 inch wheels were about the only factory option actually available for the TC. All the TCs with 16s I have seen have the crosslaced spokes. In fact, the only vintage wire wheels I have ever seen with radially laced spokes were on Buggatis. Of course, that has nothing to do with those things on pimp mobiles. BTW, I have 2 16 inch crosslaced wheels that came with my TC. Also would like to know what size tires to use on them. Waiting to hear from the real experts. Regards, Charles Hill

[Zissel-Kreuztal@t-online.de]

Hi Charles and other T-Typers! As described in Clausagers Book "Original MG T-Series", there are only two optional extras available after the war: Luggage carrier and `Radiomobile -radio. Generally you had to bought it as it came! Later you could bought 16in wheels and a higher drive ratio (8/39) as used on the TA. In a Road Test from "The Motor" in 1947 they remarked the absence of a full-lenght tonneau cover! A sign for shortage of material after the war. The size of the tires is 6.50x16. lozi (TC 3762)