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Triumph Stag

Body Convertible
Engine 2997 cc / 8 cylinder
Year 1970 - 1978

Wheels

Original XW5714
Rim Size 5½" x 14"
Centre 42mm Curly
Number of Spokes 72
Finish Chrome or silver-painted
Lacing Inner & Outer
Inset (mm) 19
Back Spacing (mm) 102 (+/- 3)

Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.
Tyre 1970 to 1976 = 185R14
1977 to 1978 = 175R14

Option: 185/70R14
Tube Both the chrome and silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since January 2017.

If you have older, tubed wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 175/185 x 14 tubes and we recommend using 13"/14" rim bands.
Notes  

Other Wheel Options

Options BXW716
XW457
 
Rim Size5½" x 14"5½" x 15" 
CentreFour Stud 114.3 mm PCD42mm Curly 
Number of Spokes7272 
FinishChrome onlyStainless steel, chrome, silver-painted or black-painted 
LacingInner & OuterInner & Outer 
Inset (mm)2212.7 
Back Spacing (mm) 105 (+/- 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.
 
Tyre185/70R14185/70R15 
TubeTubeless

This wheel has been tubeless since January 2006

If you have the older, tubed wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 175/185 x 14 tubes and we recommend 13"/14" 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.
 
NotesIf fitting the BXW716C-TL to a Triumph Stag the nuts supplied with the wheel need to be exchanged for RNB716-STAG-EXT

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 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

Option 1Bolt-on hubs for use with the XW5714 or XW457 :

RSTRL - Left
RSTRR - Right

Four RN716 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 2BXW716 :

Bolt-on wheels - no hubs required

Spinners

Code KCK057-8LH/KCK056-8RH
KCK053LH/KCK052RH
Type Knock-on centre caps Knock-on centre caps
Size 42 mm 42 mm
Thread 8 TPI 8 TPI
Ears 0 2
Logo Plain (no logo) Plain (no logo)
Notes This was the original factory fitment with the vehicle.

Continental style octagonal spinner
 
Requires a spinner spanner to tighten/loosen caps.

Click here for advice on how tight to apply spinners.
This spinner is more popular than the continental.

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 how tight to apply spinners.
Code KC716-718-725- 727-775
KCK303LH/KCK302RH
Type Bolt-on centre caps Knock-on centre caps
Size   42 mm
Thread   8 TPI
Ears   2
Logo   Triumph
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 how tight to apply 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


XW5714 Chrome

XW5714 Silver-painted

BXW716 Chrome
 

XW457 Chrome

XW457 Silver-painted

Triumph Stag 1975 fitted...

... with chrome XW457 wheels

XW457 Black-painted
 
   

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