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Triumph GT6 Mk I, II & III

Body Fixed Head Coupé
Engine 1998 cc / 6 cylinder
Year 1966 - 1973

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 and we recommend 13/14" rim bands.
Notes The Mk I and Mk II had steel wheels as standard but wire wheels were available as a factory-fitted optional extra when ordering a new car.

The Mk III was available fitted with steel wheels only; wire wheels were not a factory-fitted option.

Other Wheel Options

Options BXW789
   
Rim Size4½" x 13"  
CentreFour Stud 95.3 mm PCD  
Number of Spokes48  
FinishChrome or silver-painted  
LacingInner & Outer  
Inset (mm)11  
Back Spacing (mm) 81 (+/- 3)

Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.
   
Tyre145R13 or 155R13  
Tube135/145 x 13 or 155/165 x 13 tubes and we recommend 13/14" rim bands.  
NotesP.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

Option 1Bolt-on hubs for use with XW466 wheels :

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 2Bolt-on wheels - no hubs required

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.

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.

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

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

BXW789 Chrome

BXW789 Silver-painted
   
   
   
   

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