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Triumph Herald, 948S, 1200, 12/50 & 13/60

Body Drop Head Coupé, Fixed Head Coupé and Saloon
Engine 948 cc or 1147 cc or 1296 cc / 4 cylinder
Year 1959 - 1971

Wheels

Original XW466 (see notes)
Rim Size 4½" x 13"
Centre 42mm Curly
Number of Spokes 60
Finish Chrome or silver-painted
Lacing Inner & Outer
Inset (mm) 20.6
Back Spacing (mm) 91 (+/- 3)

Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.
Tyre 145R13 or 155R13
Tube 135/145 x 13 or 155/165 x 13 tubes
You will require 13"/14" rim bands
Notes Wire wheels were not a standard option when the vehicle was manufactured, originally only supplied with steel wheels.

Other Wheel Options

Options XW5729
XW515
 
Rim Size5½" x 13"4½" x 14" 
Centre42mm Curly42mm Curly 
Number of Spokes6060 
FinishChrome onlyChrome or silver-painted 
LacingCentreInner & Outer 
Inset (mm)814.3 
Back Spacing (mm) 89 (+/- 3)

Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.
84.5 (+/- 3)

Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.
 
Tyre165/70R13155R14 or 165SR14 
TubeTubeless

This wheel has always been tubeless. Tubes are only required if fitting tube-type tyres.

If you are using tube-type tyres or wish to fit a tube for any other reason then you will need 155/165 x 13 tubes and we recommend 13"/14" rim bands.
Tubeless

The chrome wheels have been tubeless since January 2017; and the silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since June 2017.

If you have older, tubed wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 155/165 x 14 tubes and we recommend 13"/14" rim bands.
 
Notes This fitment has not been tried, tested or verified by MWS 
Notes  
Warranty Chrome: two year structural and cosmetic
Painted: two year structural and one year cosmetic

The warranty period commences from the date of invoice and is subject to the wheels being maintained as per our Wheel Care advice and in conjunction with our Terms and Conditions. Please retain the warranty tag supplied with each wheel as it contains the information required to identify the wheel in the event of a claim.

Please note: MWS warranty automatically becomes void if the wheels have been: subject to re-work or change; fitted with tyres other than the manufacturer’s recommended fitment; or used for track events.

Splined Hubs

Option 1When fitting XW466 or XW5729 :

RSSPL - Left
RSSPR - Right

Four RN38 per hub

Bolt-on splines, unless fitted as original equipment, will increase the track by up to 1¼" per wheel

Studs will require shortening, click here for a diagram

Click here for a guide to fitting hubs, caps and centre-lock wire wheels
Option 2When fitting XW515 :

RSK105 - Left
RSK104 - Right

Four RN38 per hub

Bolt-on splines, unless fitted as original equipment, will increase the track by up to 1¼" per wheel

Studs will require shortening, click here for a diagram

Click here for a guide to fitting hubs, caps and centre-lock wire wheels

Spinners

Code KCK303LH/KCK302RH
KCK053LH/KCK052RH
Type Knock-on centre caps Knock-on centre caps
Size 42 mm 42 mm
Thread 8 TPI 8 TPI
Ears 2 2
Logo Triumph Plain (no logo)
Notes We recommend using our 42mm wooden spinner saver to protect the knock-on caps (spinners) when using a copper and hide hammer.

XW5729 : Due to the positioning of the centre in relation to the rim you will require an extra-deep wooden spinner saver

Click here for advice on tightening knock-on caps (spinners)
We recommend using our 42mm wooden spinner saver to protect the knock-on caps (spinners) when using a copper and hide hammer.

XW5729 : Due to the positioning of the centre in relation to the rim you will require an extra-deep wooden spinner saver

Click here for advice on tightening knock-on caps (spinners)

Retaining Nuts

      

Extra Information

Other comments  

Always check the history of the vehicle to ensure that there have been no modifications to the running gear.

Hubs/splines, spinners and nuts remain the same, unless noted otherwise, regardless of which wheel is fitted.

We also stock wire wheel maintenance accessories such as our Cleaning Kit (Refills available), Cleaning Brush, Degreaser and Tyre Foam.

If you require any more information or advice please contact us:

UK - 01753 549 360 - e-mail Sales

Overseas - +44 1753 598 382 - e-mail Isabella

Pictures


XW466 Chrome

XW466 Silver-painted

XW5729 Chrome
 

XW515 Chrome

XW515 Silver-painted
   
   
   

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