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Fitment Guide
Jensen 541 & 541R / C-V8 Mk I, II, III
| Body |
Sports or Saloon / 2 door Saloon |
| Engine |
3993 cc / V8 5916cc, 6276cc |
| Year |
1953 - 1966 |
Wheels
| Original |
XW455 (see notes) |
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| Rim Size |
5" x 15" |
| Centre |
52mm Curly |
| Number of Spokes |
72 |
| Finish |
Stainless steel, chrome or silver-painted |
| Lacing |
Inner & Outer |
| Inset (mm) |
20.6 |
| Back Spacing (mm) |
97 (+/- 3)
Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing. |
| Tyre |
185R15 |
| Tube |
Tubeless
The chrome wheels have been tubeless since October 2006; the silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since July 2007; and the stainless steel wheels have been tubeless since April 2008.
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. |
| Notes |
Wire wheels were not a standard option when the vehicles were manufactured, originally only supplied with steel wheels.
541 & 541R 1953-1960
C-V8 Mk I, II, III 1962-1966 |
| Notes |
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| 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.
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Splined Hubs
| Option 1 | Check stud pattern - some vehicles have a five stud 5" / 127.0 mm PCD and others a four stud 4¼" / 108.0 mm PCD.
PCD 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.
Five or four RN716 per splined hub
Very early cars may require 7/16" BSF thread nuts - we only stock 7/16" UNF thread nuts which will not fit - please confirm thread before ordering |
| Option 2 | Five stud 5" / 127.0 mm PCD :
RSK543 - Left
RSK544 - Right
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 | Four stud 4¼" / 108.0 mm PCD :
RSK441 - Left
RSK440 - Right
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
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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Pictures
XW455 Stainless Steel
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XW455 Chrome
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XW455 Silver-painted
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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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