Fitment Guide

Lotus Mk 8-10, Eleven, Elite, Seven and 15 Sports Racer

Wheels

Original	XW450
Rim Size	4" x 15"
Centre	42mm Curly
Number of Spokes	48
Finish	Chrome or silver-painted
Lacing	Outer
Inset (mm)	19
Back Spacing (mm)	83 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.
Tyre	155R15 or 165R15 Mk 8 - original tyre size was 4.50 x 15" or 5.25 x 15" crossply Mk 9 - original tyre size was 4.25 x 15" or 5.25 x 15" crossply Mk 10 - original tyre size was 5.00 x 15" or 5.50 x 15" crossply Eleven - original tyre size was 4.50 x 15" or 5.50 x 15" crossply Elite - original tyre was 5.00 x 15" Michelin X crossply Seven Series 1 - original tyre size was 5.20 x 15" crossply 15 Sports Racer - original tyre size was 4.50 x 15" or 5.50 x 15" crossply
Tube	The chrome wheels have been tubeless since March 2019; and the silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since May 2018. If you have older, tubed wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 155/165 x 15 tubes - available with either metal (race) or rubber (road) valve This wheel is laced to the outer part of the rim only and so does not require a rim band
Notes

Other Wheel Options

Options	XW452	XW459
Rim Size	4½" x 15"	5" x 15"
Centre	42mm Curly	42mm Curly
Number of Spokes	60	72
Finish	Chrome or silver-painted	Stainless steel, chrome, silver-painted or black-painted
Lacing	Inner & Outer	Inner & Outer
Inset (mm)	17	6.4
Back Spacing (mm)	87 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.	83 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.
Tyre	165R15	165R15
Tube	Tubeless The chrome and the silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since October 2008. If you have the older, tubed wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 155/165 x 15 tubes, available with rubber or metal valve, and we recommend 15/16" rim bands.	Tubeless The chrome wheels have been tubeless since July 2006; the silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since July 2007; and the stainless steel wheels have been tubeless since January 2008. The black-painted wheels have always been tubeless. If you have the older, tubed wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 155/165 x 15 tubes, available with rubber or metal valve, and we recommend 15/16" rim bands.
Notes	This fitment has not been tried, tested or verified by MWS.	This fitment has not been tried, tested or verified by MWS.
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
Type	Knock-on centre caps
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

Pictures

XW450 Chrome	XW450 Silver-painted
XW452 Chrome	XW452 Silver-painted
XW459 Stainless Steel	XW459 Chrome
XW459 Silver-painted	XW459 Black-painted

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