MWS Fitment Guide | |||
Car | Jaguar Mk I 2.4 & 3.4 | ||
Body | Saloon | ||
Engine | 2483 or 3442 cc / 6 cylinder | ||
Year | 1955 - 1959 |
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. |
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Tyre | 640-15 (original crossply) or 185R15 (modern radial) | |
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. |
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Notes | Early vehicles were fitted with drum brakes originally; the car would need to be converted to disc brakes to fit MWS splined hubs. Disc brakes became an option in 1957, by 1959 all vehicles were fitted with disc brakes (all round). Source: Original Jaguar Mk I / Mk II; by Nigel Thorley. |
Notes | |||
Warranty | Stainless Steel and Chrome: three year structural and two year 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 | RSK338 - Front Left RSK337 - Front Right RSK025J-PLATED or RSK025J-BLACK - Rear Left RSK024J-PLATED or RSK024J-BLACK- 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 | KCK139LH/KCK140RH | KCK317LH/KCK316RH | KCK359-PLH/KCK358-PRH | |||
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 | Plain (no logo) | Plain (no logo) | Plain (no logo) | |||
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 |
XW455 Chrome |
XW455 Silver-painted |
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