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Fitment Guide
Sunbeam Alpine Series I - V
| Body |
Sports |
| Engine |
1494 or 1592 or 1725 cc / 4 cylinder |
| Year |
1959 - 1968 |
Wheels
| Original |
XW458 |
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| Rim Size |
4" x 13" |
| Centre |
42mm Curly |
| Number of Spokes |
60 |
| Finish |
Chrome or silver-painted |
| Lacing |
Inner & Outer |
| Inset (mm) |
17.5 |
| Back Spacing (mm) |
81.5 (+/- 3)
Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing. |
| Tyre |
5.60-13 Crossply or 155R13 Radial |
| Tube |
The chrome wheel has been tubeless since December 2018; and the silver-painted wheel has been tubeless since June 2018
If you have the older, tubed wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 135/145 x 13 tubes and we recommend 13"/14" rim bands |
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Other Wheel Options
| Options |
BXW718
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| Rim Size | 5½" x 13" | | |
| Centre | Four Stud 108.0 mm PCD | | |
| Number of Spokes | 72 | | |
| Finish | Chrome only | | |
| Lacing | Inner & Outer | | |
| Inset (mm) | 22 | | |
| Back Spacing (mm) |
105 (+/- 3)
Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.
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| Tyre | 165/70R13 | | |
| Tube | 155/165R13 and we recommend using 13/14" rim bands. | | |
| Notes | This wheel is supplied with RNB718/727 (M12 x 1.5) nuts as standard - these need to be changed for RNB716-STAG-EXT nuts (which have a 7/16" thread).
This wheel will fit straight onto your existing wheel studs - no conversion necessary.
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. | | |
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| 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.
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Splined Hubs
| Option 1 | Integral 12 TPI (Fine Thread) :
RSK411 - Series I-V Front Left
RSK410 - Series I-V Front Right
RSK425 - Series I-IV Rear Left
RSK426 - Series I-IV Rear Right
RSK401 - Series V Rear Left
RSK402 - Series V Rear Right
The "proper" way to convert steel wheels to wire wheels; changing the rears is quite a complicated job so see other options below.
Integral fitting hubs so no nuts necessary
Click here for a guide to fitting hubs, caps and centre-lock wire wheels |
| Option 2 | Integral Front and Bolt-on Rear 12 TPI (Fine Thread) :
RSK411 - Front Left
RSK410 - Front Right
Integral fitting front hubs so no nuts necessary
RSK183 - Rear Left
RSK182 - Rear Right
Four RN716 per rear 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 3 | Bolt-on 8 TPI (Coarse Thread) :
RSK373 - Left
RSK372 - Right
Four RN716 per hub
This is a popular way to convert to wire wheels. The simplicity of the bolt-on system minimizes expensive labour charges as most owners can do the work themselves.
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 4 | Bolt-on wheels - no hubs required |
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
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XW458 Chrome
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XW458 Silver-painted
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Fitted with XW458 Chrome
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BXW718 Chrome
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UK Sales: 01753 549 360
UK Fax: 01753 547 170 | | Export Sales: +44 (0) 1753 598 382
| | Motor Wheel Service International Ltd, Units 1-4 Elder Way, Waterside Drive, Langley, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 6EP, UK |
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