| MWS Fitment Guide | |||
| Car | Aston Martin 2 Litre Sports (DB1); DB2 and DB2/4 Mk I, II & III | ||
| Body | Fixed Head Coupé, Drop Head Coupé or Saloon |
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| Engine | 1970cc, 4cyl; 2580cc or 2922cc, 6cyl DOHC | ||
| Year | 1948 - 1959 | ||
| Wheels | ||
| Original | WW5917 |
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| Rim Size | 4½" x 16" | |
| Centre | 42mm Vintage One-piece Ribbed | |
| Number of Spokes | 60 | |
| Finish | Chrome or silver-painted | |
| Lacing | Special Aston Martin lacing (see notes) | |
| Inset (mm) | 3.7 Outset | |
| Back Spacing (mm) | 66.5 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing. |
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| Tyre | 600 x 16 (original crossply) or 185R16 (modern radial) | |
| Tube | Tubeless The chrome wheels have been tubeless since June 2019; and the silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since November 2021. If you have tubed wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 600/650 x 16 tubes - available with either metal (race) or rubber (road) valve - or 175/185 x 16 tubes and we recommend 15"/16" rim bands |
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| Notes | Special Aston Martin lacing pattern - laced one line to the inner part of the rim and two lines to the outer part so it looks like inner and outer lacing but is technically three line lacing The tubed version of this wheel will only fit vehicles with steel brake drums. The tubeless version of this wheel can be fitted with any type of brake drums as well as cars converted to disc brakes. |
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| Options | XW5723 |
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| Rim Size | 5" x 16" | |||||
| Centre | 42mm Curly | |||||
| Number of Spokes | 72 | |||||
| Finish | Stainless steel, chrome or silver-painted | |||||
| Lacing | Inner & Outer | |||||
| Inset (mm) | 22 | |||||
| Back Spacing (mm) | 98.5 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing. |
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| Tyre | 600 x 16 (original crossply) or 185R16 (modern radial) | |||||
| Tube | Tubeless The silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since October 2010; the chrome wheels have been tubeless since September 2010; and the stainless steel wheel have been tubeless since May 2011. If you have the older, tubed wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 600/650 x 16 tubes - available with either metal (race) or rubber (road) valve - or 175/185 x 16 tubes and we recommend 15"/16" rim bands | |||||
| Notes | This wheel fits on vehicles with disc brakes (front or all round) and has also been successfully fitted on vehicles with alloy brake drums. | |||||
| 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 1 | 2 Litre Sports (DB1) and DB2 hubs not available from MWS | ||
| Option 2 | DB2/4 with 3HA rear axle: RSK521 - Front Left RSK520 - Front Right RSK525 - Rear Left RSK524 - Rear Right Integral fitting hubs so no nuts necessary Click here for a guide to fitting hubs, caps and centre-lock wire wheels | ||
| Option 3 | DB2/4 with 4HA rear axle: RSK521 - Front Left RSK520 - Front Right RSK523 - Rear Left RSK522 - 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 | KCK053LH/KCK052RH |
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| Type | Knock-on centre caps | |||||
| Size | 42 mm | |||||
| Thread | 8 TPI | |||||
| Ears | 2 | |||||
| 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. |
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| 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) |
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| Pictures |
 WW5917 Chrome |
 WW5917 Silver-painted |
 DB2/4 Mk II on alloy drums fitted with XW5723 |
 XW5723 Stainless Steel |
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 XW5723 Chrome |
 XW5723 Silver-painted |
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