MWS Fitment Guide | |||
Car | Aston Martin DB4; DB4 Vantage; DB4 GT; DB4 Drop Head Coupé and DB4 GT Zagato | ||
Body | Saloon, Coupé, Drop Head Coupé or Convertible | ||
Engine | 3670 cc / 6 cylinder DOHC or 3750 cc | ||
Year | 1958 - 1963 |
Wheels | ||
Original | XW5723 | |
Rim Size | 5" x 16" | |
Centre | 42mm Curly | |
Number of Spokes | 72 | |
Finish | Stainless steel, chrome or silver-painted | |
Lacing | Inner & Outer | |
Inset (mm) | 22 | |
Back Spacing (mm) | 98.5 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing. |
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Tyre | 600 x 16 (original crossply) or 185R16 (modern radial) | |
Tube | Tubeless The silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since October 2010; the chrome wheels have been tubeless since September 2010; and the stainless steel wheel have been tubeless since May 2011. If you have the older, tubed wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 600/650 x 16 tubes - available with either metal (race) or rubber (road) valve - or 175/185 x 16 tubes and we recommend 15"/16" rim bands |
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Options | XW480 | XW5726 | XW5768 | |||
Rim Size | 5½" x 15" | 6" x 15" | 6" x 15" | |||
Centre | 42mm Curly | 42mm Curly | 42mm Curly | |||
Number of Spokes | 72 | 70 | 72 | |||
Finish | Chrome or silver-painted | Stainless steel, chrome, silver-painted or black-painted | Stainless steel or chrome | |||
Lacing | Inner & Outer | Centre | Inner & Outer | |||
Inset (mm) | 22.2 | 10 Outset | 18 | |||
Back Spacing (mm) | 105 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing. |
79.5 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing. |
107 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing. |
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Tyre | 185R15 | 205/70R15 | 205/70R15 | |||
Tube | Tubeless The chrome wheels have been tubeless since October 2007; and the silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since April 2017. If you have the older, tubed wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 175/185 x 15 tubes and we recommend using 15"/16" rim bands. | Tubeless This wheel has always been tubeless. Tubes are only required if fitting tube-type tyres. If you are using tube-type tyres or wish to fit a tube for any other reason then you will need 195/205 x 15 tubes and we recommend 15"/16" rim bands. | Tubeless This wheel has always been tubeless. Tubes are only required if fitting tube-type tyres. If you are using tube-type tyres or wish to fit a tube for any other reason then you will need 195/205 x 15 tubes and we recommend 15"/16" rim bands. | |||
Notes | A fitment check is recommended with this wheel due to possible problems with calliper clearance. We know of a customer who has fitted this wheel on a DB4 Mk 5 without any problems. | Should fit without arch modifications. | May fit subject to fitment check – has not been tried, tested or verified by MWS. You may need to relocate the bump stop strap if using this wider wheel, click here for a diagram with instructions. | |||
Options | XW5770 | XW5796 | ||||
Rim Size | 6" x 16" | 7" x 16" | ||||
Centre | 42mm Curly | 42mm Curly | ||||
Number of Spokes | 72 | 72 | ||||
Finish | Stainless steel, silver-painted with stainless steel polished outer rim (Borrani style) or silver-painted. | Silver-painted only | ||||
Lacing | Centre | Centre | ||||
Inset (mm) | 10 Outset | 12.6 Outset | ||||
Back Spacing (mm) | 79 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing. |
89.5 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing. |
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Tyre | 215/65R16 road tyre 225/50R16 racing tyre (specials) Fitment check recommended to check they do not catch the body | TBC | ||||
Tube | Tubeless This wheel has always been tubeless. Tubes are only required if fitting tube-type tyres. If you are using tube-type tyres or wish to fit a tube for any other reason then please contact us. We recommend using 15"/16" rim bands. | Tubeless This wheel has always been tubeless. Tubes are only required if fitting tube-type tyres. If you are using tube-type tyres or wish to fit a tube for any other reason then please contact us. We recommend using 15"/16" rim bands. | ||||
Notes | This wheel has been developed for Aston Martin DB4 Racing. Slight arch modifications at the front and rear are required. | This wheel has been developed for Aston Martin DB4 Racing. Arch modifications are required to fit this wheel. |
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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 manufacturers recommended fitment; or used for track events. | ||
Splined Hubs | |||
Option 1 | RSK469-PLATED or RSK469-BLACK - Front Left RSK468-PLATED or RSK468-BLACK - Front Right RSK471-PLATED or RSK471-BLACK - Rear Left RSK470-PLATED - 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 | KCK053LH/KCK052RH | KCBR4283L/KCBR4283R | ||||
Type | Knock-on centre caps | Knock-on centre caps | ||||
Size | 42 mm | 42 mm | ||||
Thread | 8 TPI | 8 TPI | ||||
Ears | 2 | 3 | ||||
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. XW5726, XW5770 & XW5796 : 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. |
Due to the design of the centre of the XW5768 this three-eared spinner is not the best fit for this wheel. It is still safe to fit these spinners, however, we would recommend using the two-eared 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 | The DB4 four-seater Saloon (1953-1963) was also available with a Vantage engine (3750cc). The two-seater DB4 GT was introduced in 1959 (until 1963) and had a revised stronger engine and a short wheel base body. The DB4 Convertible (Drophead Coupé) was introduced in 1961, some of them were also available with a Vantage engine. The two-seater Coupé DB4 GT Zagato (1961-1963) had the shortened chassis of the "standard" DB4 GT and due to its light weight was especially used for racing. 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 |
Fitted with standard XW5723 wheels |
XW5723 Stainless Steel |
XW5723 Chrome |
XW5723 Silver-painted |
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XW480 Chrome |
XW480 Silver-painted |
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XW5726 Stainless Steel |
XW5726 Black-painted |
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XW5768 Stainless Steel |
XW5768 Chrome |
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XW5770 polished rim with painted spokes and centre |
XW5796 Silver-painted |