MWS Fitment Guide | |||
Car | Sunbeam Alpine Series I - V | ||
Body | Sports | ||
Engine | 1494 or 1592 or 1725 cc / 4 cylinder | ||
Year | 1959 - 1968 |
Wheels | ||
Original | XW458 | |
Rim Size | 4" x 13" | |
Centre | 42mm Curly | |
Number of Spokes | 60 | |
Finish | Chrome or silver-painted | |
Lacing | Inner & Outer | |
Inset (mm) | 17.5 | |
Back Spacing (mm) | 81.5 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing. |
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Tyre | 5.60-13 Crossply or 155R13 Radial | |
Tube | The chrome wheel has been tubeless since December 2018; and the silver-painted wheel has been tubeless since June 2018 If you have the older, tubed wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 135/145 x 13 tubes and we recommend 13"/14" rim bands |
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Notes |
Options | BXW718 | |||||
Rim Size | 5½" x 13" | |||||
Centre | Four Stud 108.0 mm PCD | |||||
Number of Spokes | 72 | |||||
Finish | Chrome only | |||||
Lacing | Inner & Outer | |||||
Inset (mm) | 22 | |||||
Back Spacing (mm) | 105 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing. |
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Tyre | 165/70R13 | |||||
Tube | 155/165R13 and we recommend using 13/14" rim bands. | |||||
Notes | This wheel is supplied with RNB718/727 (M12 x 1.5) nuts as standard - these need to be changed for RNB716-STAG-EXT nuts (which have a 7/16" thread). This wheel will fit straight onto your existing wheel studs - no conversion necessary. P.C.D. is the Pitch Circle Diameter and is the diameter of an imaginary circle drawn through the centres of the holes, click here for instructions on measuring PCDs All MWS bolt-on wire wheels are supplied with the appropriate nuts, caps and wrench. Replacement centre caps and replacement nuts are available from stock. For bolt-on wheel nuts the recommended torque is 75 ft lb (102 N m) but may vary depending on the vehicle. |
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Warranty | 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 manufacturers recommended fitment; or used for track events. | ||
Splined Hubs | |||
Option 1 | Integral 12 TPI (Fine Thread) : RSK411 - Series I-V Front Left RSK410 - Series I-V Front Right RSK425 - Series I-IV Rear Left RSK426 - Series I-IV Rear Right RSK401 - Series V Rear Left RSK402 - Series V Rear Right The "proper" way to convert steel wheels to wire wheels; changing the rears is quite a complicated job so see other options below. Integral fitting hubs so no nuts necessary Click here for a guide to fitting hubs, caps and centre-lock wire wheels | ||
Option 2 | Integral Front and Bolt-on Rear 12 TPI (Fine Thread) : RSK411 - Front Left RSK410 - Front Right Integral fitting front hubs so no nuts necessary RSK183 - Rear Left RSK182 - Rear Right Four RN716 per rear 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 | ||
Option 3 | Bolt-on 8 TPI (Coarse Thread) : RSK373 - Left RSK372 - Right Four RN716 per hub This is a popular way to convert to wire wheels. The simplicity of the bolt-on system minimizes expensive labour charges as most owners can do the work themselves. 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 | ||
Option 4 | Bolt-on wheels - no hubs required |
Spinners | ||||||
Code | KCK049LH/KCK048RH | KCK053LH/KCK052RH | ||||
Type | Knock-on centre caps | Knock-on centre caps | ||||
Size | 42 mm | 42 mm | ||||
Thread | 12 TPI | 8 TPI | ||||
Ears | 2 | 2 | ||||
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. |
We recommend using our 42mm wooden spinner saver to protect the knock-on caps (spinners) when using a copper and hide hammer. |
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Code | KC716-718-725- 727-775 | |||||
Type | Bolt-on centre caps | |||||
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Thread | ||||||
Ears | ||||||
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Notes |
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 |
XW458 Chrome |
XW458 Silver-painted |
Fitted with XW458 Chrome |
BXW718 Chrome |
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