MG - MG Midget
The MG Midget was made between 1961 and 1975. The original Midget Mk1 replaced the Austin Healey Sprite with its 948cc A series engine. By 1962 the engine was enlarged to 1098cc, front disc brakes fitted and wire wheels offered as an option. The Midget Mk2 (built between 1964 and 1966) gave more power, now having wind up windows. The Midget Mk3 (1966 to 1974) used a detuned version of the 1275 cc Cooper S engine, with the 12G940 cylinder head casting rather than the special Cooper big valve head. During 1974 the large rubber bumper overriders were introduced with bodywork now having a flat topped rear wheel arch on the bodywork. From 1974 the Midget Mk4 used the 1500cc Triumph Spitfire engine and built until production ceased in 1979. To adhere to US legislation these cars now had the rubber bumpers at both ends.
MG Midget tyre size (Midget Mk1, Midget Mk2, Midget Mk3) was originally 5.20 x 13 which is equivalent to a radial 145R13 size, and remember that in any case the later Midget Mk3's were fitted with this 145R13 tyre size from the factory in Abingdon. The Midget Mk4 was supplied with the radial 145R13 size as standard. Note that the Blockley tyre 145R13 is the tallest (some 10mm on diameter) compared to anything available, and therefore closest to the original cross ply diameter.
For those wanting a wider tyre than standard we produce the 175/70VR13 tyre size, which is virtually the same diameter (a few millimeters on diameter taller) than our 145R13 size. Details of both these tyre sizes below:
