| MWS Fitment Guide | |||
| Car | AC Cars Greyhound | ||
| Body | Saloon | ||
| Engine | 2216cc | ||
| Year | 1958 - 1963 | ||
| Wheels | ||
| Original | XW5786 |
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| Rim Size | 4½" x 16" | |
| Centre | 42mm Curly | |
| Number of Spokes | 56 | |
| Finish | Chrome or silver-painted | |
| Lacing | Inner & Outer | |
| Inset (mm) | 23.6 Outset | |
| Back Spacing (mm) | 47 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing. |
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| Tyre | 550 x 16 (original crossply) or 165R16 (modern radial) | |
| Tube | The chrome wheel has always been tubeless. The silver-painted wheel has been tubeless since February 2019. 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 550 x 16 tubes - available with a metal (race) valve or rubber (road) valve - or 165 x 16 tubes - contact us for price and availability - and we recommend 15"/16" rim bands |
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| Notes | ||
| Options | XW459 |
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| Rim Size | 5" x 15" | |||||
| Centre | 42mm Curly | |||||
| Number of Spokes | 72 | |||||
| Finish | Stainless steel, chrome, silver-painted or black-painted | |||||
| Lacing | Inner & Outer | |||||
| Inset (mm) | 6.4 | |||||
| Back Spacing (mm) | 83 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing. |
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| Tyre | 6.40 x 15 (original crossply) or 185R15 (modern radial) | |||||
| 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 175/185 x 15 tubes and we recommend 15"/16" rim bands. | |||||
| Notes | A fitment check is required. The wheel may foul on the rear if alloy drums are fitted. | |||||
| 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 | Currently not available from MWS | ||
| Spinners | ||||||
| Code | KCK293LH/KCK292RH |
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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 | AC | Plain (no logo) | ||||
| Notes | Due to the positioning of the centre in relation to the rim we recommend using our extra-deep 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. |
Due to the positioning of the centre in relation to the rim we recommend using our extra-deep 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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| Code | KCBR4283L/KCBR4283R |
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| Type | Knock-on centre caps | |||||
| Size | 42 mm | |||||
| Thread | 8 TPI | |||||
| Ears | 3 | |||||
| Logo | Plain (no logo) | |||||
| Notes | 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. |
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| Retaining Nuts | |||
| Extra Information | |||
| Other comments | The painted XW459 wheels have been photographed with the Continental (no ears) Morgan knock-on caps but for the AC Greyhound please refer to the spinner options above. 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 |
 XW5786 Silver-painted |
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 XW459 Stainless Steel |
 XW459 Chrome |
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 XW459 Silver-painted |
 XW459 Black-painted |
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