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Jaguar SS 2½ Litre & 3½ Litre (Mk IV)

Body Saloon, Drop head coupé
Engine 2663 or 3485 cc / 6 cylinder
Year 1936 - 1949

Wheels

Original WW5918
Rim Size 3¼" x 18" Rolled Edge
Centre 52mm Vintage One-piece Ribbed
Number of Spokes 60
Finish Chrome or silver-painted
Lacing Outer
Inset (mm) 4.3 Outset
Back Spacing (mm) 55 (+/- 1.5)

Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.
Tyre 550 x 18 - we recommend the Blockley but can source other brands if required
Tube 550/600 x 17/18 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 Please double-check before ordering as earlier cars have type 42mm centres

Other Wheel Options

Options WW5943
   
Rim Size3¼" x 18" Rolled Edge  
Centre52mm Vintage One-piece Plain  
Number of Spokes60  
FinishSilver-painted only  
LacingOuter  
Inset (mm)4.3 Outset  
Back Spacing (mm) 55 (+/- 1.5)

Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.
   
Tyre550 x 18 - we recommend the Blockley but can source other brands if required  
Tube550/600 x 17/18 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   
Notes  
Warranty 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 1RSK323 - Front Left
RSK322 - Front Right

RSK485 - Rear Left
RSK484 - Rear Right

Click here for a guide to identifying hub sizes

Integral fitting hubs so no nuts necessary

Click here for a guide to fitting hubs, caps and centre-lock wire wheels

Spinners

Code KCK059LH/KCK058RH
KCK127LH/KCK128RH
Type Knock-on centre caps Knock-on Centre Cap
Size 52 mm 52 mm
Thread 8 TPI 8 TPI
Ears 2 0
Logo Jaguar Jaguar
Notes This vehicle uses spinners with Jaguar logo rather than "SS" spinners - one of the minor differences to the SS100.

We recommend using our 52mm 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.
Federal style spinner

Requires a spinner spanner to tighten/loosen caps.

Click here for advice on how tight to apply spinners.
Code KCK315LH/KCK314RH
Type Knock-on centre caps
Size 52 mm
Thread 8 TPI
Ears 2
Logo SS
Notes We recommend using our copper and hide hammer to tighten/loosen the knock-on caps (spinners).

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


WW5918 Chrome

WW5918 Silver-painted

WW5943 Silver-painted
 
   
   
   
   

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