MG TF Series User Manual

SE~TION 0
TOE "~lnmLS AND TYRES
Section No. 0.1
General.
Section No. 0.2
T yre removal.
Section No.
0.3
The importance of balance.
Section
No. 0.4
Fitting tyres and tubes.
Section No. 0.5
Maintenance of wire wheels.
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Seetlon 0.1
GENERAL
Tyre pressures
It Is of the utmost Importance that the tyres be
carefully maintained at a constant pressure of IS lb.
per sq. in. (1,27 kg.fern.
I
) .
The tyre size is 5·50-15.
Spare wheel
This is stowed on the back of the car. Remove the
disc from the pressed-type wheel and unscrew the
three standard wheel nuts securlng It to the bracket.
Fig. 0.1.
The correct location of the lack when raisIng the front
wheel.
To release a wire wheel (optional fitment on the
•• TF "). unscrew the retaining wing nut with a copper
hammer.
Keep the tyre Inflated to the correct pressure.
M.G. Midget. Issue 3 (H & E) 9J826-2,'55
The jack
The jack Is stowed in the tool locker under che
bonnet. To raise the car see Figs. 0.\ and 0.2.
To take off a road wheel remove the hub cover by
Inserting the flattened end of the wheel nut spanner
between the plate and the wheel adjacent to a retaining
stud. Give the spanner a sideways twist and the hub
cover will come off.
Rood wheels removal and replacement
Remove the hub cover by Inserting the flattened
end of the wheel nut spanner in the recess provided.
adjacent to the retaining studs. and giving it a Sideways
twist.
Fig. 0.2.
When raising the rear wheel It is best to locate tile jack
under the springs near the axle.
R.emove the five nuts securing the road wheels to
the hub. The wheel nuts have right-hand threads .
I.e.
tura clockwise to tighten and antl-clockwtse to
remove. Lift the road wheel from the studs.
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MG TF Series Specifications

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Brand	MG
Model	TF Series
Category	Automobile
Language	English