| MWS Fitment Guide | |||
| Car | Aston Martin DB6 Mk II; DB6 Mk II Vantage; DB6 Mk II Volante; DBS and DBS Vantage | ||
| Body | Saloon, Fixed Head Coupé or Drop Head Coupé |
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| Engine | 3995 cc, 6 cyl DOHC | ||
| Year | 1969 - 1972 | ||
| Wheels | ||
| Original | XW474 |
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| Rim Size | 6" x 15" | |
| Centre | 52mm Flat (Easy Clean) | |
| Number of Spokes | 72 | |
| Finish | Stainless steel, chrome or silver-painted | |
| Lacing | Inner & Outer | |
| Inset (mm) | 7.1 | |
| Back Spacing (mm) | 96.5 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing. |
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| Tyre | 815R15 (original crossply) or 205R15 (modern radial) | |
| Tube | Tubeless The chrome and silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since April 2005; and the stainless steel wheels have been tubeless since April 2007. If you have the older, tubed wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 195/205 x 15 tubes and we recommend 15"/16" rim bands. |
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| Notes | ||
| Options | XW5721 |
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| Rim Size | 6½" x 15" | |||||
| Centre | 52mm Flat (Easy Clean) | |||||
| Number of Spokes | 72 | |||||
| Finish | Stainless steel or chrome | |||||
| Lacing | Centre | |||||
| Inset (mm) | 2 | |||||
| Back Spacing (mm) | 97.5 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing. |
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| Tyre | 205/70R15 or 215/70R15 | |||||
| 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 you will need 195/205 x 15 tubes to suit a 205/70R15 tyre or contact us if you are using a 215/70R15 tyre. We recommend using 15"/16" rim bands. | |||||
| Notes | A fitment check is recommended for the DB6 Mk II, Volante and DBS as this option may foul the arches. | |||||
| Notes | |||
| Warranty | Stainless Steel and Chrome: three year structural and two year 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 | DB6 Mk II : RSK837 - Front Left RSK836 - Front Right RSK839 - Rear Left RSK838 - Rear Right Integral fitting hubs so no nuts necessary Click here for a guide to fitting hubs, caps and centre-lock wire wheels | ||
| Option 2 | DBS : RSK837 - Front Left RSK836 - Front Right RSK1325 - Rear Left RSK1324 - 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 | KCK139LH/KCK140RH |
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KC5283L/KC5283R |
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| Type | Knock-on Centre Cap | Knock-on Centre Cap | ||||
| Size | 52 mm | 52 mm | ||||
| Thread | 8 TPI | 8 TPI | ||||
| Ears | 2 | 3 | ||||
| Logo | Plain (no logo) | Plain (no logo) | ||||
| Notes | We recommend using our 52mm wooden spinner saver to protect the knock-on caps (spinners) when using a copper and hide hammer. XW5721 : Due to the positioning of the centre in relation to the rim you will require a deep wooden spinner saver Click here for advice on how tight to apply spinners. |
Original style Aston Martin 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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| Code | KCK609LH/KCK608RH | |||||
| Type | Knock-on Centre Cap | |||||
| Size | 52 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 | 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 |
 XW474 Stainless Steel |
 XW474 Chrome |
 XW474 Silver-painted |
 Aston Martin DB6 Mk II 1970 fitted with XW474 |
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 XW5721 Stainless Steel |
 XW5721 Chrome |
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