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1996 MG F tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 4x95.25 on every 1996 trim.

Tires for the 1996 MG F

Sizes most trims come with first. Open your trim below for its exact size.

  1. 185/55R15 front + 205/50R15 rear Best-rated standard on 2 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 185/55R15 front Check price on Amazon · 205/50R15 rear
  2. 195/45R16 Best-rated standard on 1 trim
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  3. 185/50R16 front + 205/45R16 rear Best-rated optional on 1 trim
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Also listed: 195/45R16 + 215/40R16 205/45R16

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Trims sold in 1996
3
Generation
F

3 trims sold in 1996

Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

MG F F

1995–2002 3 trims
F 1.6i 109 hp · 1.6L I4 185/55R15 83V / 205/50R15 85V 2 fitments
Generation
F · 1995–2002
Power
109 hp
Engine
1.6L I4, Petrol
Center bore
56.6 mm
Bolt pattern
4x95.25
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 185/55R15 Check price on Amazon · 205/50R15 Wheels 15x6 ET28 · 4x95.25 · 56.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front185/55R15 83VRim 15x6 ET28 4x95.2528 psi
Rear205/50R15 85VRim 15x6 ET28 4x95.2530 psi
Front185/50R16 82VRim 16x6 ET28 4x95.2528 psi
Rear205/45R16 84VRim 16x6.5 ET28 4x95.2530 psi

How to read 83V: 83 is the load index (up to 1,074 lb / 487 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET28 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

F 1.8i 118 hp · 1.8L I4 185/55R15 83V / 205/50R15 85V 2 fitments
Generation
F · 1995–2002
Power
118 hp
Engine
1.8L I4, Petrol
Center bore
56.6 mm
Bolt pattern
4x95.25
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 185/55R15 Check price on Amazon · 205/50R15 Wheels 15x6 ET28 · 4x95.25 · 56.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front185/55R15 83VRim 15x6 ET28 4x95.2528 psi
Rear205/50R15 85VRim 15x6 ET28 4x95.2530 psi
Front195/45R16 81WRim 16x7 ET28 4x95.2530 psi
Rear215/40R16 83WRim 16x7 ET28 4x95.2533 psi

How to read 83V: 83 is the load index (up to 1,074 lb / 487 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET28 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

F 1.8i VVC 158 hp · 1.8L I4 195/45R16 81W 2 fitments
Generation
F · 1995–2002
Power
158 hp
Engine
1.8L I4, Petrol
Center bore
56.6 mm
Bolt pattern
4x95.25
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/45R16 Wheels 16x7 ET28 · 4x95.25 · 56.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/45R16 81WRim 16x7 ET28 4x95.2530 psi
205/45R16 81WRim 16x7.5 ET32 4x95.2530 psi

How to read 81W: 81 is the load index (up to 1,019 lb / 462 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET28 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

What these columns mean
Rim size
Rim diameter × width in inches, and the factory offset (ET) in millimetres, e.g. 18x7.5 ET25.
Bolt pattern (PCD)
Number of studs and the diameter of the circle they sit on. It must match exactly.
Center bore
Diameter of the hub hole. Larger aftermarket bores need hub-centric rings.
Pressure
Recommended cold inflation pressure for that axle, in psi.
Staggered
A wider tire on the rear axle than the front. Front-to-back rotation is not possible.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.
Trims sold in 1996
3
Generation
F
Other years
All years (1995–2002)

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