baxter1360 Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 I have a really nice looking set of mgtf wheels/tyres with the correct PCD. I'm thinking of trying them on the herald 13/60. The wheels are 15". I have spent ages searching the internet, but cannot find out whether these will fit or not? Any help would be much appreciated? Also any advice regarding wheel nuts to secure onto the stock 3/8 UNF studs would be helpful. Cheers, Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 No idea about the Herald, but they are common on TR7's. I suggest you try fitting them to see if there are any clashes with brakes / bodywork / suspension. If it looks OK take them for a test run Cheers Howard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baxter1360 Posted June 25, 2018 Author Share Posted June 25, 2018 Thanks Howard, yeah was thinking the same, but could save a bit of effort, if anyone else has experiences to share. Looks like they will fit on the front, but not sure about the back - looks close I'm presently looking for a tapered nut to secure the alloys. Some people suggest fitting a longer stud/nuts from a discovery to fit alloys. ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baxter1360 Posted June 25, 2018 Author Share Posted June 25, 2018 Thanks Howard, yeah was thinking the same, but could save a bit of effort, if anyone else has experiences to share. Looks like they will fit on the front, but not sure about the back - looks close I'm presently looking for a tapered nut to secure the alloys. Some people suggest fitting a longer stud/nuts from a discovery to fit alloys. ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nang Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 You'll need to fit 7/16'' nuts and Freelander studs. You will also need MGF wheel nuts. Did this with my Spitfire. Tony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 I managed to get mgf wheels onto my spit with the STD 3/8 studs. I used grayston engineering escort 60 degree taper washers, and then 3/8 bulge nuts which got a few mm to seat on the conversui washers. Not ideal. By far the best solution is M12 studs (Freelander where the threads go all the way) and M12 nuts with a 6p degree taper. Mgf, ford and many others. You may have to use a spacer at the rear do the tyres don't foul the tie rod. Mine was ab1500 spit so slightly better clearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nang Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Sorry, brain fade. I meant to say M12 studs. Freelander one's will fit the hubs without any machining. MGF nuts will also fit straight on. Tony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gt6s Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 The stock 3/8 wheel studs are really not up to the job for these wheels. Upgrade to M12 ( Note You might need to drill a hole in the rear brake back plates and on the front grind a flat on the stud heads ) and use the MG wheel nuts as these are specific to the large wheel nut hole size. BTW some Ford also use the large hole wheel nut setup. Laurence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baxter1360 Posted June 26, 2018 Author Share Posted June 26, 2018 Thanks so much guys - very helpful. Will definitely upgrade studs. Do you think the 15" wheels will fit ok ? It looks a little tight under those arches ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 As above, depending what tyre size (possibly) you may have an issue with tyre rubbing the tie rod. Ie the back of the tyre. Trial fitting seems a good place to start before getting too committed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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