Fitment Guide

Triumph Spitfire Mk I, Mk II, Mk III, Mk IV & 1500

Body	Sports
Engine	1147 cc or 1296 cc or 1493 cc / 4 cylinder
Year	1962 - 1981

Wheels

Original	XW466
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 and we recommend 13/14" rim bands.
Notes

Other Wheel Options

Options	XW5729	BXW789
Rim Size	5½" x 13"	4½" x 13"
Centre	42mm Curly	Four Stud 95.3 mm PCD
Number of Spokes	60	48
Finish	Chrome only	Chrome or silver-painted
Lacing	Centre	Inner & Outer
Inset (mm)	8	11
Back Spacing (mm)	89 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.	81 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.
Tyre	165/70R13	145R13 or 155R13
Tube	Tubeless 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 and we recommend 13/14" rim bands.	135/145 x 13 or 155/165 x 13 tubes and we recommend 13/14" rim bands.
Notes		P.C.D. is the Pitch Circle Diameter and is the diameter of an imaginary circle drawn through the centres of the holes, click here for instructions on measuring PCDs All MWS bolt-on wire wheels are supplied with the appropriate nuts, caps and wrench. Replacement centre caps and replacement nuts are available from stock. For bolt-on wheel nuts the recommended torque is 75 ft lb (102 N m) but may vary depending on the vehicle.
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

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)

Code	KC789
Type	Bolt-on centre caps
Size
Thread
Ears
Logo
Notes

Retaining Nuts

Extra Information

Pictures

XW466 Chrome	XW466 Silver-painted
Triumph Spitfire 1500...	...fitted with XW466 Chrome
XW5729 Chrome
BXW789 Chrome	BXW789 Silver-painted

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