The Classic Wheel Centres sub-section gathers the aftermarket and replacement centre covers used with the broader range of aftermarket steering wheels, Moto-Lita, Mountney, Astrali and the wider brands. Each manufacturer supplies their own matching centre cover, and the right cover for a specific wheel is matched at the point of order based on the wheel pattern and the owner's preference for badge styling.
Polished Alloy and Chrome Centre Discs
The standard pattern for an aftermarket wheel centre is a polished alloy or chromed steel disc that fits in the central area of the wheel where the spokes meet. The disc is held in place by either a spring-clip retention (the disc pops onto a series of clips behind the centre area) or a screw retention (small machine screws secure the disc to the wheel hub). The disc carries the chosen badge at its centre, typically the MG octagon for owners staying with MG-branded visual character, but with options for plain finishes, other classic-car branding, and personalised badges for owners building cars to a specific theme. The polished alloy finish matches the polished spoke finish of most aftermarket wheels, producing a visually-consistent installation.
MG Octagon Badge Options
The MG octagon badge is supplied in several distinct styles reflecting the different periods of MG visual identity. The brown-and-cream octagon (the classic 1950s and 1960s style used on the MGA, the early MGB and the contemporaneous cars) is the period-correct choice for cars restored to that visual specification. The red-and-cream octagon (used on the later chrome-bumper MGB and the rubber-bumper cars) is the matched specification for those production periods. The black-and-cream octagon (used on certain limited-edition and competition applications) covers the smaller specialist range.
Each badge style is supplied in the appropriate diameter for the wheel centre being fitted, with the standard alloy disc accepting badges in a range of common sizes.
Horn Pad Variations and Supporting Hardware
The horn-operation arrangement varies between wheel patterns. Some aftermarket wheels use a horn-button at the centre of the wheel, pressing the badge or the centre disc operates the horn through a contact arrangement in the boss. Other patterns use a horn-button on the spokes or on the steering column, leaving the centre cover purely decorative. The right horn-pad arrangement is matched to the specific wheel and boss-kit combination at the point of order.
The supporting hardware covers the spring clips, screws and small components needed for the centre cover installation, with the appropriate finish to match the wheel and the boss. For owners renewing a tired or damaged centre cover, the standard pattern matches the original aftermarket wheel's appearance, and a complete refit can transform the visual finish of an interior at modest cost. The technical team is available to advise on the right combination for a specific car and wheel.