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Kit Car/Replica Nostalgia Classic 120 & Classic 140 (XK Replicas)

Body Open Two Seater
Engine Any Jaguar XK or AJ6 six-cylinder twin cam
Year 1998 -  

Wheels

Original XW5722
Rim Size 5" x 16"
Centre 52mm Flat (Easy Clean)
Number of Spokes 72
Finish Chrome or silver-painted
Lacing Inner & Outer
Inset (mm) 14
Back Spacing (mm) 91 (+/- 3)

Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.
Tyre 185R16
Tube Tubeless

The chrome wheels have always been tubeless; and the silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since February 2010.

If you have the older, tubed wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 175/185 x 16 tubes and we recommend 15/16" rim bands.
Notes Nostalgia Cars recommend this 16" wheel

Other Wheel Options

Options XW493
XW472
XW474
Rim Size6" x 15"5" x 15"6" x 15"
Centre52mm Flat (Easy Clean)52mm Flat (Easy Clean)52mm Flat (Easy Clean)
Number of Spokes727272
FinishStainless steel or chromeStainless steel, chrome or silver-paintedStainless steel, chrome or silver-painted
LacingInner & OuterInner & OuterInner & Outer
Inset (mm)20.118.37.1
Back Spacing (mm) 110 (+/- 3)

Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.
95 (+/- 3)

Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.
96.5 (+/- 3)

Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.
Tyre185R15 or 205/70R15185R15185R15 or 205/70R15
TubeTubeless

The chrome wheels have been tubeless since March 2006; and the stainless steel wheels have been tubeless since July 2008.

If you have the older, tubed wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 175/185 x 15 or 195/205 x 15 tubes and we recommend 15/16" rim bands.
Tubeless

The chrome wheels have been tubeless since May 2007; the silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since April 2011; and the stainless steel wheels have been tubeless since March 2012.

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.
Tubeless

The chrome and silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since April 2005; and the stainless steel wheels have been tubeless since April 2007.

If you have the older, tubed wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 175/185 x 15 or 195/205 x 15 tubes and we recommend 15/16" rim bands.
Notes We would recommend a fitment checkWe would recommend a fitment check
Options XW5778
XW5958
 
Rim Size6" x 15"6" x 15" 
Centre52mm Curly52mm Curly 
Number of Spokes7272 
FinishChrome onlyChrome only 
LacingInner & OuterCentre 
Inset (mm)83.2 (Outset) 
Back Spacing (mm) 97 (+/- 1.5)

Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.
86 (+/- 3)

Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.
 
Tyre185R15 or 205/70R15185R15 or 205/70R15 
TubeTubeless

This wheel has always been tubeless. Tubes are only required if fitting tube-type tyres.

If you are using tube-type tyres or wish to fit a tube for any other reason then you will need 175/185 x 15 or 195/205 x 15 tubes and we recommend 15/16" rim bands.
Tubeless

This wheel has always been tubeless. Tubes are only required if fitting tube-type tyres.

If you are using tube-type tyres or wish to fit a tube for any other reason then you will need 175/185 x 15 or 195/205 x 15 tubes and we recommend 15/16" rim bands.
 
NotesWe would recommend a fitment checkWe would recommend a fitment check 
Notes  
Warranty XW5722 :
Stainless Steel and Chrome: two year structural and cosmetic
Painted: two year structural and one year cosmetic

XW493/XW472/XW474/XW5778/XW5958 :
Stainless Steel and Chrome: three year structural and two year 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 1Front :

RSK363-PLATED - Front Left
RSK362-PLATED - Front Right

Five RN12 per hub

Please Note : XJ Series II bearing housing may need machining when using these hubs

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
Option 2Rear :

RSK023J-PLAIN - Rear Left
RSK022J-PLAIN - Rear Right

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
KCK139LH/KCK140RH
Type Knock-on Centre Cap Knock-on Centre Cap
Size 52mm 52mm
Thread 8 TPI 8 TPI
Ears 2 2
Logo Jaguar Plain (no logo)
Notes 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.
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.

Retaining Nuts

      

Extra Information

Other comments Please refer to Nostalgia Cars for more details and other parts

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


XW5722 Chrome

XW5722 Silver-painted

XW493 Stainless Steel

XW493 Chrome

XW472 Stainless Steel

XW472 Chrome

XW472 Silver-painted

XW474 Stainless Steel

XW474 Chrome

XW474 Silver-painted

XW5778 Chrome

XW5958 Chrome

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