MWS Fitment Guide | |||
Car | Triumph GT6 Mk I, II & III | ||
Body | Fixed Head Coupé |
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Engine | 1998 cc / 6 cylinder | ||
Year | 1966 - 1973 |
Wheels | ||
Original | XW466 (see notes) |
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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. | |
Notes | The Mk I and Mk II had steel wheels as standard but wire wheels were available as a factory-fitted optional extra when ordering a new car. The Mk III was available fitted with steel wheels only; wire wheels were not a factory-fitted option. |
Options | BXW789 |
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Rim Size | 4½" x 13" | |||||
Centre | Four Stud 95.3 mm PCD | |||||
Number of Spokes | 48 | |||||
Finish | Chrome or silver-painted | |||||
Lacing | Inner & Outer | |||||
Inset (mm) | 11 | |||||
Back Spacing (mm) | 81 (+/- 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. | |||||
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. |
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 manufacturers recommended fitment; or used for track events. | ||
Splined Hubs | |||
Option 1 | Bolt-on hubs for use with XW466 wheels : 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 | 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. 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. 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 | |||||
Size | ||||||
Thread | ||||||
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 |
![]() BXW789 Chrome |
![]() BXW789 Silver-painted |
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