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Kit Car/Replica Gentry (MG TA/TC Replica)

Body Sports, Convertible
Engine Various
Year 1973 -  

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 165R15 or Crossply 5.90-15
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
   
Rim Size4½" x 15"  
Centre42mm Curly  
Number of Spokes60  
FinishChrome or silver-painted  
LacingInner & Outer  
Inset (mm)17  
Back Spacing (mm) 87 (+/- 3)

Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.
   
Tyre165R15  
TubeTubeless

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 either metal or rubber valve. We recommend 15/16" rim bands.
  
NotesThe wheel may protrude slightly and therefore a fitment check is recommended as body modifications may be required.  
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 1RSK105 - Left
RSK104 - Right

Four RN38 or four RN716 per hub - check if based on Triumph or Ford.

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 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

Other comments This vehicle is a 1950s style Replica Car.

The first Gentry, known as the RMB Gentry, was built in 1973, based on a Triumph Herald chassis. Since 1989 Ford Escort Mk 2, Ford Cortina Mk 3,4 & 5 and Ford Sierra components have also been used, together with Triumph Herald, Vitesse and Spitfire mechanicals.

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


XW450 Chrome

XW450 Silver-painted

XW452 Chrome

XW452 Silver-painted

On Triumph Herald running gear...

...fitted with our XW452 Chrome wire wheels...

...and fitted with 165R15 tyres...

...(the customer high-lighted Firestone in...

...white paint himself)

 
   

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