| MWS Fitment Guide | |||
| Car | Triumph TR 3A, 4, 4A, 5 and 250 PI | ||
| Body | Sports |
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| Engine | 1991 cc or 2138 cc or 2498 cc / 4 or 6 cylinder | ||
| Year | 1958 - 1968 | ||
| 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 or rubber valve - and we recommend 15"/16" rim bands. |
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| Notes | Wheels which are larger than the standard size might not fit into the spare wheel compartment. | |
| Options | XW459 |
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XW457 |
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XW5720 |
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| Rim Size | 5" x 15" | 5½" x 15" | 5½" 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 | Chrome or silver-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. |
73 (+/- 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 | |||
| Tube | Tubeless The stainless steel wheels have been tubeless since October 2008; the chrome wheels have been tubeless since August 2006; the silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since July 2007; and the black-painted wheels have always been tubeless. 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 - 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 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 | This wheel should fit with no modifications but, as with all non-standard options, a fitment check is recommended. | This wheel should fit with no modifications but, as with all non-standard options, a fitment check is recommended. | A fitment check is required This wheel may protrude from the bodywork on a TR5 | |||
| 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 |
 XW452 Chrome |
 XW452 Silver-painted |
 XW457 Chrome |
 XW457 Silver-painted |
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 TR5 PI with XW457 Silver-painted wheels... |
 ...and 185/70R15 tyres |
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 XW457 Black-painted |
 Triumph TR4A |
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 XW5720 Chrome |
 XW5720 Silver-painted |
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 XW459 Stainless Steel |
 XW459 Black-painted |