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Morris Minor

Body Saloon or Convertible
Engine 918 cc to 1098 cc
Year 1948 - 1971

Wheels

Original XW458 (see notes)
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 (original crossply) or 155R13 (modern 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
Notes Wire wheels were not a standard option when the vehicle was manufactured, originally only supplied with steel wheels.

At the front spacers are required (KAK256) and the grease cap needs to be removed.

We also recommend to replace the existing front studs for longer ones.

Other Wheel Options

Options XW515 (non-standard)
XW5714 (non-standard)
 
Rim Size4½" x 14"5½" x 14" 
Centre42mm Curly42mm Curly 
Number of Spokes6072 
FinishChrome or silver-paintedChrome or silver-painted 
LacingInner & OuterInner & Outer 
Inset (mm)14.319 
Back Spacing (mm) 84.5 (+/- 3)

Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.
102 (+/- 3)

Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.
 
Tyre155R14 or 165R14185/70R14 
TubeTubeless

The chrome wheels have been tubeless since January 2017; and the silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since June 2017.

If you have older, tubed wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 155/165 x 14 tubes and we recommend 13"/14" rim bands.
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   
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 1RSK373 - Left
RSK372 - 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

Spinners

Code KCK053LH/KCK052RH
Type Knock-on centre cap
Size 42 mm
Thread 8 TPI
Ears 2
Logo 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 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


XW458 Chrome

XW458 Silver-painted

XW515 Chrome

XW515 Silver-painted

XW5714 Chrome

XW5714 Silver-painted
   
   
   

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