Fitment Guide

Aston Martin DB6 Mk II; DB6 Mk II Vantage; DB6 Mk II Volante; DBS and DBS Vantage

Body	Saloon, Fixed Head Coupé or Drop Head Coupé
Engine	3995 cc, 6 cyl DOHC
Year	1969 - 1972

Wheels

Original	XW474
Rim Size	6" x 15"
Centre	52mm Flat (Easy Clean)
Number of Spokes	72
Finish	Stainless steel, chrome or silver-painted
Lacing	Inner & Outer
Inset (mm)	7.1
Back Spacing (mm)	96.5 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.
Tyre	815R15 (original crossply) or 205R15 (modern radial)
Tube	Tubeless The chrome and silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since April 2005; and the stainless steel wheels have been tubeless since April 2007. If you have the older, tubed wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 195/205 x 15 tubes and we recommend 15"/16" rim bands.
Notes

Other Wheel Options

Options	XW5721
Rim Size	6½" x 15"
Centre	52mm Flat (Easy Clean)
Number of Spokes	72
Finish	Stainless steel or chrome
Lacing	Centre
Inset (mm)	2
Back Spacing (mm)	97.5 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.
Tyre	205/70R15 or 215/70R15
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 195/205 x 15 tubes to suit a 205/70R15 tyre or contact us if you are using a 215/70R15 tyre. We recommend using 15"/16" rim bands.
Notes	A fitment check is recommended for the DB6 Mk II, Volante and DBS as this option may foul the arches.
Notes
Warranty	Stainless Steel and Chrome: three year structural and two year 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	KCK139LH/KCK140RH	KC5283L/KC5283R
Type	Knock-on Centre Cap	Knock-on Centre Cap
Size	52 mm	52 mm
Thread	8 TPI	8 TPI
Ears	2	3
Logo	Plain (no logo)	Plain (no logo)
Notes	We recommend using our 52mm wooden spinner saver to protect the knock-on caps (spinners) when using a copper and hide hammer. XW5721 : Due to the positioning of the centre in relation to the rim you will require a deep wooden spinner saver Click here for advice on how tight to apply spinners.	Original style Aston Martin We recommend using our copper and hide hammer to tighten/loosen the knock-on caps (spinners). Click here for advice on how tight to apply spinners.

Retaining Nuts

Extra Information

Pictures

XW474 Stainless Steel	XW474 Chrome
XW474 Silver-painted	Aston Martin DB6 Mk II 1970 fitted with XW474
XW5721 Stainless Steel	XW5721 Chrome

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