MWS Fitment Guide
Car Jaguar S-Type 3.4 or 3.8
Body Saloon
Engine 3442 or 3781 cc - 6 cylinder
Year 1963 - 1968
Wheels
Original XW455
Rim Size 5" x 15"
Centre 52mm Curly
Number of Spokes 72
Finish Stainless steel, chrome or silver-painted
Lacing Inner & Outer
Inset (mm) 20.6
Back Spacing (mm) 97 (+/- 3)

Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.
Tyre 185R15
Tube Tubeless

The chrome wheels have been tubeless since October 2006; the silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since July 2007; and the stainless steel wheels have been tubeless since April 2008.

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.
Notes Vehicles manufactured from late 1967 onwards were fitted with Flat (Easy Clean) style hubs as standard - always check the style required during the transitional period.

Due to the shape of the rear wings you are unable to fit wider wheels.

For a short period in about 1968 when the 3.4/3.8 stopped production a S-Type 340 was produced with narrow bumpers and was fitted with the XW472.
OptionsXW472
Rim Size5" x 15"
Centre52mm Flat (Easy Clean)
Number of Spokes72
FinishStainless steel, chrome or silver-painted
LacingInner & Outer
Inset (mm)18.3
Back Spacing (mm) 95 (+/- 3)

Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.
Tyre185R15
TubeTubeless

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 June 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.
NotesVehicles manufactured from late 1967 onwards were fitted with Flat (Easy Clean) style hubs as standard - always check the style required during the transitional period.

Due to the shape of the rear wings you are unable to fit wider wheels.

For a short period in about 1968 when the 3.4/3.8 stopped production a S-Type 340 was produced with narrow bumpers and was fitted with the XW472.
Notes
WarrantyChrome & Stainless Steel: two year cosmetic and three year structural
Painted: one year cosmetic and two year structural

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 1RSK027J-PLATED - Front Left
RSK026J-PLATED - Front Right

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 KCK127LH/KCK128RH KCK359LH/KCK358RH
Type Knock-on centre caps Knock-on centre caps Knock-on centre caps
Size 52 mm 52 mm 52 mm
Thread 8 TPI 8 TPI 8 TPI
Ears 2 0 3
Logo Jaguar Jaguar Jaguar
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.
Federal style spinner Requires a spinner spanner to tighten/loosen caps.

Click here for advice on how tight to apply spinners.
We recommend using our copper and hide hammer to tighten/loosen the knock-on caps (spinners).

Click here for advice on how tight to apply spinners.
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
XW455 Stainless Steel

XW472 Stainless Steel

XW455 Chrome

XW472 Chrome

XW455 Silver-painted

XW472 Silver-painted