Fitment Guide

Kit Car/Replica Marlin Berlinetta

Body	Open 2+2 (optional hard top)
Engine	2 litre
Year	1984 - 2006

Wheels

Original	XW480
Rim Size	5½" x 15"
Centre	42mm Curly
Number of Spokes	72
Finish	Chrome or silver-painted
Lacing	Inner & Outer
Inset (mm)	22.2
Back Spacing (mm)	105 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.
Tyre	185/70R15 The original, non-wire wheel may have been fitted with a 205/70R15 tyre. We do not recommend this tyre for the wire wheel because it is wide for the rim; it may stick out from the body; it may catch at the rear; and the steering would be very heavy.
Tube	Tubeless The chrome wheels have been tubeless since October 2007; and the silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since April 2017. If you have the older, tubed wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 175/185 x 15 tubes and we recommend using 15"/16" rim bands.
Notes	The Berlinetta developed from the original Marlin Roadster (1979 onwards); the Roadster had steel/alloy wheels

Other Wheel Options

Options	BXW773
Rim Size	5½" x 15"
Centre	Four Stud 108.0 mm PCD
Number of Spokes	64
Finish	Chrome only
Lacing	Inner & Outer
Inset (mm)	7
Back Spacing (mm)	90 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.
Tyre	185/70R15
Tube	Tubeless The chrome wheels have been tubeless since March 2011. 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	Subject to fitment check - has not been tried, tested or verified by MWS 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

Spinners

Code	KCK053LH/KCK052RH	KCK057-8LH/KCK056-8RH
Type	Knock-on centre caps	Knock-on centre caps
Size	42 mm	42 mm
Thread	8 TPI	8 TPI
Ears	2	2
Logo	Plain (no 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.	Continental style octagonal spinner   Requires a spinner spanner to tighten/loosen caps. Click here for advice on how tight to apply spinners.

Code	KC711-773
Type	Bolt-on centre caps
Size
Thread
Ears
Logo
Notes

Retaining Nuts

Extra Information

Pictures

Marlin with old alloy wheels ...	... and with new wire wheels
XW480 Chrome	XW480 Silver-painted
BXW773 Chrome

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