| MWS Fitment Guide | |||
| Car | Morris Minor | ||
| Body | Saloon or Convertible | ||
| Engine | 918 cc to 1098 cc | ||
| Year | 1948 - 1971 | ||
| Wheels | ||
| Original | XW458 (see notes) |
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| 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 (original crossply) or 155R13 (modern 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 | Wire wheels were not a standard option when the vehicle was manufactured, originally only supplied with steel wheels. At the front spacers are required (KAK256) and the grease cap needs to be removed. We also recommend to replace the existing front studs for longer ones. |
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| Options | XW515 (non-standard) |
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XW5714 (non-standard) |
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| Rim Size | 4½" x 14" | 5½" x 14" | ||||
| Centre | 42mm Curly | 42mm Curly | ||||
| Number of Spokes | 60 | 72 | ||||
| Finish | Chrome or silver-painted | Chrome or silver-painted | ||||
| Lacing | Inner & Outer | Inner & Outer | ||||
| Inset (mm) | 14.3 | 19 | ||||
| Back Spacing (mm) | 84.5 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing. |
102 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing. |
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| Tyre | 155R14 or 165R14 | 185/70R14 | ||||
| Tube | Tubeless The chrome wheels have been tubeless since January 2017; and the silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since June 2017. If you have older, tubed wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 155/165 x 14 tubes and we recommend 13"/14" rim bands. | Both the chrome and silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since January 2017. If you have older, tubed wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 175/185 x 14 tubes and we recommend using 13"/14" rim bands. | ||||
| Notes | ||||||
| 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 | RSK373 - Left RSK372 - Right Four RN38 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 | KCK053LH/KCK052RH |
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| Type | Knock-on centre cap | |||||
| Size | 42 mm | |||||
| Thread | 8 TPI | |||||
| Ears | 2 | |||||
| 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. 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 |
 XW458 Chrome |
 XW458 Silver-painted |
 XW515 Chrome |
 XW515 Silver-painted |
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 XW5714 Chrome |
 XW5714 Silver-painted |
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