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Reliant Sabre Six & Scimitar GT SE4

Body Fixed Head GT, Convertible
Engine 2.6 Litre Straight 6 / 2½ or 3 Litre V6
Year 1962 - 1970

Wheels

Original XW459
Rim Size 5" x 15"
Centre 42mm Curly
Number of Spokes 72
Finish Stainless steel, chrome, silver-painted or black-painted
Lacing Inner & Outer
Inset (mm) 6.4
Back Spacing (mm) 83 (+/- 3)

Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.
Tyre 165R15
Tube Tubeless

The chrome wheels have been tubeless since June 2007; the silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since April 2011; and the stainless steel wheels have been tubeless since October 2008.

The black-painted wire wheels have always been tubeless. Tubes are only required if fitting tube-type tyres.

If you have the older, tubed wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 155/165 x 15 tubes and we recommend 15/16" rim bands.
Notes Cars with a V6 engine were fitted at the factory with a 5½" x 15" pressed steel disc type wheel using 4 stud fixings. We have been advised that it is necessary to remove some of the inner lip (could be around 6mm, each car will be different) to provide running clearance. Subject to fitment check - 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

Option 1RSTRL - Left
RSTRR - Right

Four nuts per hub

The nuts required vary depending on the history of the vehicle - it is strongly recommended to send a sample nut in for matching. Likely to be RN716 or RN12.

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
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 0
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.

Retaining Nuts

      

Extra Information

Other comments Only two Sabre Six convertibles made by the factory. For more information about Sabre Four and Sabre Six please click here.

For more information about the Scimitar please click here.

MWS takes no responsibility for the content of external websites.

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


1963 Sabre Six - one of only two convertibles made

Fitted with XW459 Stainless steel

XW459 Stainless Steel

XW459 Chrome

XW459 Silver-painted

XW459 Black-painted
   
   
   

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