MWS Fitment Guide | |||
Car | Triumph Spitfire Mk I, Mk II, Mk III, Mk IV & 1500 | ||
Body | Sports |
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Engine | 1147 cc or 1296 cc or 1493 cc / 4 cylinder | ||
Year | 1962 - 1981 |
Wheels | ||
Original | XW466 |
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Rim Size | 4½" x 13" | |
Centre | 42mm Curly | |
Number of Spokes | 60 | |
Finish | Chrome or silver-painted | |
Lacing | Inner & Outer | |
Inset (mm) | 20.6 | |
Back Spacing (mm) | 91 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing. |
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Tyre | 145R13 or 155R13 | |
Tube | 135/145 x 13 or 155/165 x 13 tubes and we recommend 13/14" rim bands. | |
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Options | XW5729 |
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BXW789 |
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Rim Size | 5½" x 13" | 4½" x 13" | ||||
Centre | 42mm Curly | Four Stud 95.3 mm PCD | ||||
Number of Spokes | 60 | 48 | ||||
Finish | Chrome only | Chrome or silver-painted | ||||
Lacing | Centre | Inner & Outer | ||||
Inset (mm) | 8 | 11 | ||||
Back Spacing (mm) | 89 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing. |
81 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing. |
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Tyre | 165/70R13 | 145R13 or 155R13 | ||||
Tube | 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 155/165 x 13 and we recommend 13/14" rim bands. | 135/145 x 13 or 155/165 x 13 tubes and we recommend 13/14" rim bands. | ||||
Notes | P.C.D. is the Pitch Circle Diameter and is the diameter of an imaginary circle drawn through the centres of the holes, click here for instructions on measuring PCDs All MWS bolt-on wire wheels are supplied with the appropriate nuts, caps and wrench. Replacement centre caps and replacement nuts are available from stock. For bolt-on wheel nuts the recommended torque is 75 ft lb (102 N m) but may vary depending on the vehicle. |
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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 manufacturers recommended fitment; or used for track events. | ||
Splined Hubs | |||
Option 1 | Bolt-on hubs for XW466 or XW5729 : RSSPL - Left RSSPR - Right Four RN38 per hub 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 2 | BXW789 : Bolt-on wheels - no hubs required |
Spinners | ||||||
Code | KCK303LH/KCK302RH |
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KCK053LH/KCK052RH |
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Type | Knock-on centre caps | Knock-on centre caps | ||||
Size | 42 mm | 42 mm | ||||
Thread | 8 TPI | 8 TPI | ||||
Ears | 2 | 2 | ||||
Logo | Triumph | 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. XW5729 : Due to the positioning of the centre in relation to the rim you will require an extra-deep wooden spinner saver Click here for advice on tightening knock-on caps (spinners) |
We recommend using our 42mm wooden spinner saver to protect the knock-on caps (spinners) when using a copper and hide hammer. XW5729 : Due to the positioning of the centre in relation to the rim you will require an extra-deep wooden spinner saver Click here for advice on tightening knock-on caps (spinners) |
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Code | KC789 |
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Type | Bolt-on centre caps | |||||
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Ears | ||||||
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Notes |
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 (info@mwsint.com) Overseas - +44 1753 598 382 - e-mail Isabella (isabella@mwsint.com) |
Pictures |
![]() XW466 Chrome |
![]() XW466 Silver-painted |
![]() Triumph Spitfire 1500... |
![]() ...fitted with XW466 Chrome |
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![]() XW5729 Chrome |
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![]() BXW789 Chrome |
![]() BXW789 Silver-painted |
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