| MWS Fitment Guide | |||
| Car | Kit Car/Replica Marlin Berlinetta | ||
| Body | Open 2+2 (optional hard top) |
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| Engine | 2 litre | ||
| Year | 1984 - 2006 | ||
| Wheels | ||
| Original | XW480 |
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| Rim Size | 5½" x 15" | |
| Centre | 42mm Curly | |
| Number of Spokes | 72 | |
| Finish | Chrome or silver-painted | |
| Lacing | Inner & Outer | |
| Inset (mm) | 22.2 | |
| Back Spacing (mm) | 105 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing. |
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| Tyre | 185/70R15 The original, non-wire wheel may have been fitted with a 205/70R15 tyre. We do not recommend this tyre for the wire wheel because it is wide for the rim; it may stick out from the body; it may catch at the rear; and the steering would be very heavy. |
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| 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. |
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| Notes | The Berlinetta developed from the original Marlin Roadster (1979 onwards); the Roadster had steel/alloy wheels | |
| Options | BXW773 |
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| Rim Size | 5½" x 15" | |||||
| Centre | Four Stud 108.0 mm PCD | |||||
| Number of Spokes | 64 | |||||
| Finish | Chrome only | |||||
| Lacing | Inner & Outer | |||||
| Inset (mm) | 7 | |||||
| Back Spacing (mm) | 90 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing. |
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| Tyre | 185/70R15 | |||||
| Tube | Tubeless The chrome wheels have been tubeless since March 2011. 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 | Subject to fitment check - has not been tried, tested or verified by MWS 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 | 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 | RSK195 - Left RSK194 - Right Four RN1215 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 | ||
| Option 2 | Bolt-on wheels - no hubs required | ||
| Spinners | ||||||
| Code | KCK053LH/KCK052RH |
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KCK057-8LH/KCK056-8RH |
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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 | 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. Click here for advice on how tight to apply spinners. |
Continental style octagonal spinner Requires a spinner spanner to tighten/loosen caps. Click here for advice on how tight to apply spinners. |
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| Code | KC711-773 |
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| Type | Bolt-on centre caps | |||||
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| Extra Information | |||
| Other comments | The Berlinetta was produced by Marlin up to 1991; in 1993 the production rights for the Roadster and the Berlinetta were sold to YKC Engineering in Yorkshire The Marlin Berlinetta was based on Ford Cortina Mk 3 2000 GT originally with later vehicles Sierra-based Body design may vary so check clearances For more information please contact Marlin Sports Cars or the Marlin Owners' Club 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 |
 Marlin with old alloy wheels ... |
 ... and with new wire wheels |
 XW480 Chrome |
 XW480 Silver-painted |
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 BXW773 Chrome |
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