Fitment Guide

Triumph TR 3A, 4, 4A, 5 and 250 PI

Body	Sports
Engine	1991 cc or 2138 cc or 2498 cc / 4 or 6 cylinder
Year	1958 - 1968

Wheels

Original	XW452
Rim Size	4½" x 15"
Centre	42mm Curly
Number of Spokes	60
Finish	Chrome or silver-painted
Lacing	Inner & Outer
Inset (mm)	17
Back Spacing (mm)	87 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.
Tyre	165R15
Tube	Tubeless The chrome and the silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since October 2008. If you have the older, tubed wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 155/165 x 15 tubes - available with either metal or rubber valve - and we recommend 15"/16" rim bands.
Notes	Wheels which are larger than the standard size might not fit into the spare wheel compartment.

Other Wheel Options

Options	XW459	XW457	XW5720
Rim Size	5" x 15"	5½" x 15"	5½" x 15"
Centre	42mm Curly	42mm Curly	42mm Curly
Number of Spokes	72	72	70
Finish	Stainless steel, chrome, silver-painted or black-painted	Stainless steel, chrome, silver-painted or black-painted	Chrome or silver-painted
Lacing	Inner & Outer	Inner & Outer	Centre
Inset (mm)	6.4	12.7	10 Outset
Back Spacing (mm)	83 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.	95.5 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.	73 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.
Tyre	165R15 or 185/70R15	185/70R15	185/70R15
Tube	Tubeless The stainless steel wheels have been tubeless since October 2008; the chrome wheels have been tubeless since August 2006; the silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since July 2007; and the black-painted wheels have always been tubeless. If you have the older, tubed wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 155/165 x 15 tubes - available with either metal or rubber valve - or 175/185 x 15 tubes and we recommend 15"/16" rim bands.	Tubeless The chrome wheels have been tubeless since December 2007; and the silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since April 2008. The stainless steel and black-painted wire wheels have always been tubeless. Tubes are only required if fitting tube-type tyres. If you have the older, tubed wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 175/185 x 15 tubes and we recommend 15"/16" rim bands.	Tubeless The chrome wheels have been tubeless since June 2006; and the silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since October 2009. If you have the older, tubed wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 175/185 x 15 tubes and we recommend 15"/16" rim bands.
Notes	This wheel should fit with no modifications but, as with all non-standard options, a fitment check is recommended.	This wheel should fit with no modifications but, as with all non-standard options, a fitment check is recommended.	A fitment check is required This wheel may protrude from the bodywork on a TR5
Notes
Warranty	Stainless Steel and 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. XW5720 : 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 how tight to apply spinners.	We recommend using our 42mm wooden spinner saver to protect the knock-on caps (spinners) when using a copper and hide hammer. XW5720 : 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 how tight to apply spinners.

Retaining Nuts

Extra Information

Pictures

XW452 Chrome	XW452 Silver-painted
XW457 Chrome	XW457 Silver-painted
TR5 PI with XW457 Silver-painted wheels...	...and 185/70R15 tyres
XW457 Black-painted	Triumph TR4A
XW5720 Chrome	XW5720 Silver-painted
XW459 Stainless Steel	XW459 Black-painted

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