| MWS Fitment Guide | |||
| Car | Daimler Dart SP250 | ||
| Body | Sports - Open Top Two-seater and 2+2 | ||
| Engine | 2547cc | ||
| Year | 1959 - 1964 | ||
| Wheels | ||
| Original | XW452 |
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| Rim Size | 4½" x 15" | |
| Centre | 42mm Curly | |
| Number of Spokes | 60 | |
| Finish | Chrome or silver-painted | |
| Lacing | Inner & Outer | |
| Inset (mm) | 17 | |
| Back Spacing (mm) | 87 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing. |
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| Tyre | 165R15 | |
| Tube | Tubeless The chrome and the silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since October 2008. If you have the older, tubed wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 155/165 x 15 tubes - available with either metal (race) or rubber (road) valve - and we recommend 15"/16" rim bands. |
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| Notes | ||
| Options | XW459 |
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XW457 |
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XW5726 |
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| Rim Size | 5" x 15" | 5½" x 15" | 6" x 15" | |||
| Centre | 42mm Curly | 42mm Curly | 42mm Curly | |||
| Number of Spokes | 72 | 72 | 70 | |||
| Finish | Stainless steel, chrome, silver-painted or black-painted | Stainless steel, chrome, silver-painted or black-painted | Stainless steel, chrome, silver-painted or black-painted | |||
| Lacing | Inner & Outer | Inner & Outer | Centre | |||
| Inset (mm) | 6.4 | 12.7 | 10 Outset | |||
| Back Spacing (mm) | 83 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing. |
95.5 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing. |
79.5 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing. |
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| Tyre | 165R15 or 185/70R15 | 185/70R15 | 185/70R15 or 205/70R15 | |||
| Tube | Tubeless 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 October 2008. The black-painted wire wheels have always been tubeless. Tubes are only required if fitting tube-type tyres. If you have the older, tubed wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 155/165 x 15 tubes - available with either metal (race) or rubber (road) valve – or 175/185 x 15 tubes and we recommend 15"/16" rim bands. | Tubeless The chrome wheels have been tubeless since December 2007; and the silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since April 2008. The stainless steel and black-painted wire wheels have always been tubeless. Tubes are only required if fitting tube-type tyres. 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 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. | |||
| Notes | If using 185/70R15 tyres this fitment may be tight on the arches - a fitment check is recommended. | This fitment may be tight on the arches - a fitment check is recommended. | Arch modifications at front and rear will need to be carried out to be able to fit this wheel. | |||
| 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 | Original integral splined hubs: RSK465 - Front Left RSK464 - Front Right RSK467 - Rear Left RSK466 - Rear Right Integral fitting hubs so no nuts necessary Click here for a guide to fitting hubs, caps and centre-lock wire wheels | ||
| Option 2 | Bolt-on hubs: RSK043D - Left RSK042D - Right Four RN716 or RN12 per hub - please check your stud size and thread before ordering 6mm spacers KAK256 are required at the front. When ordering please confirm the stud size on your car. These hubs and spacers come pre-drilled to 7/16" as standard and need to be drilled out to accept the ½" stud. MWS can drill them at no additional cost. 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 | ||
| Spinners | ||||||
| Code | KCK053LH/KCK052RH |
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KCK057-8LH/KCK056-8RH |
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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 | 0 | ||||
| Logo | Plain (no 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. XW5726 : 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 how tight to apply spinners. |
Continental style octagonal spinner Requires a spinner spanner to tighten/loosen caps. 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 |
 XW452 Chrome |
 XW452 Silver-painted |
 XW459 Stainless Steel |
 XW459 Chrome |
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 XW459 Silver-painted |
 XW459 Black-painted |
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 XW457 Silver-painted |
 XW457 Black-painted |
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 XW5726 Stainless Steel |
 XW5726 Chrome |
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 XW5726 Silver-painted |
 XW5726 Black-painted |