| MWS Fitment Guide | |||
| Car | Triumph TR 2 & 3 | ||
| Body | Sports | ||
| Engine | 1247 cc or 1991 cc / 4 cylinder | ||
| Year | 1953 - 1957 | ||
| Wheels | ||
| Original | XW450 |
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| Rim Size | 4" x 15" | |
| Centre | 42mm Curly | |
| Number of Spokes | 48 | |
| Finish | Chrome or silver-painted | |
| Lacing | Outer | |
| Inset (mm) | 19 | |
| Back Spacing (mm) | 83 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing. |
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| Tyre | 155R15 | |
| Tube | The chrome wheels have been tubeless since March 2019; and the silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since May 2018. If you have 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 This wheel is laced to the outer part of the rim only and so does not require a rim band |
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| Notes | Wheels which are larger than the standard size might not fit into the spare wheel compartment. | |
| Options | XW452 |
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XW457 |
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XW5720 |
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| Rim Size | 4½" x 15" | 5½" x 15" | 5½" x 15" | |||
| Centre | 42mm Curly | 42mm Curly | 42mm Curly | |||
| Number of Spokes | 60 | 72 | 70 | |||
| Finish | Chrome or silver-painted | Stainless steel, chrome, silver-painted or black-painted | Chrome or silver-painted | |||
| Lacing | Inner & Outer | Inner & Outer | Centre | |||
| Inset (mm) | 17 | 12.7 | 10 Outset | |||
| Back Spacing (mm) | 87 (+/- 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. |
73 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing. |
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| Tyre | 165R15 | 185/70R15 | 185/70R15 | |||
| 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 or rubber valve. 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 The chrome wheels have been tubeless since June 2006; and the silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since October 2009. 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 | |||||
| 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 | RSTRL - Left RSTRR - Right Four RN716 per hub 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 | KCK303LH/KCK302RH |
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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 | Triumph | 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. XW5720 : 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. |
We recommend using our 42mm wooden spinner saver to protect the knock-on caps (spinners) when using a copper and hide hammer. XW5720 : 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. |
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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 |
 XW450 Chrome |
 XW450 Silver-painted |
 XW452 Chrome |
 XW452 Silver-painted |
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 XW457 Chrome |
 XW457 Silver-painted |
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 XW457 Black-painted |
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 XW5720 Chrome |
 XW5720 Silver-painted |
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