MWS Fitment Guide | |||
Car | Lotus Mk 8-10, Eleven, Elite, Seven and 15 Sports Racer | ||
Body | Sports, Club, Le Mans, FHC | ||
Engine | Various | ||
Year | 1954 - 1963 |
Wheels | ||
Original | XW450 | |
Rim Size | 4" x 15" | |
Centre | 42mm Curly | |
Number of Spokes | 48 | |
Finish | Chrome or silver-painted | |
Lacing | Outer | |
Inset (mm) | 19 | |
Back Spacing (mm) | 83 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing. |
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Tyre | 155R15 or 165R15 Mk 8 - original tyre size was 4.50 x 15" or 5.25 x 15" crossply Mk 9 - original tyre size was 4.25 x 15" or 5.25 x 15" crossply Mk 10 - original tyre size was 5.00 x 15" or 5.50 x 15" crossply Eleven - original tyre size was 4.50 x 15" or 5.50 x 15" crossply Elite - original tyre was 5.00 x 15" Michelin X crossply Seven Series 1 - original tyre size was 5.20 x 15" crossply 15 Sports Racer - original tyre size was 4.50 x 15" or 5.50 x 15" crossply |
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Tube | The chrome wheels have been tubeless since March 2019; and the silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since May 2018. If you have older, tubed wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 155/165 x 15 tubes - available with either metal (race) or rubber (road) valve This wheel is laced to the outer part of the rim only and so does not require a rim band |
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Notes |
Options | XW452 | XW459 | ||||
Rim Size | 4½" x 15" | 5" x 15" | ||||
Centre | 42mm Curly | 42mm Curly | ||||
Number of Spokes | 60 | 72 | ||||
Finish | Chrome or silver-painted | Stainless steel, chrome, silver-painted or black-painted | ||||
Lacing | Inner & Outer | Inner & Outer | ||||
Inset (mm) | 17 | 6.4 | ||||
Back Spacing (mm) | 87 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing. |
83 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing. |
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Tyre | 165R15 | 165R15 | ||||
Tube | Tubeless The chrome and the silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since October 2008. If you have the older, tubed wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 155/165 x 15 tubes, available with rubber or metal valve, and we recommend 15/16" rim bands. | Tubeless The chrome wheels have been tubeless since July 2006; the silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since July 2007; and the stainless steel wheels have been tubeless since January 2008. The black-painted wheels have always been tubeless. If you have the older, tubed wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 155/165 x 15 tubes, available with rubber or metal valve, and we recommend 15/16" rim bands. | ||||
Notes | This fitment has not been tried, tested or verified by MWS. | This fitment has not been tried, tested or verified by MWS. |
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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 | Currently not available from MWS |
Spinners | ||||||
Code | KCK053LH/KCK052RH | |||||
Type | Knock-on centre caps | |||||
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. |
Retaining Nuts | |||
Extra Information | |||
Other comments | Lotus Mk 8, Mk 9 and Mk 10 (1954-1955) Only a few of these cars were ever made. Lotus Eleven Series 1 and 2 (1956 - 1958) Available in three versions : the "Sports" and "Club" had drum brakes fitted, whereas the "Le Mans" was fitted with disc brakes. Lotus Elite Series 1 and 2 (1956 - 1960) A fitment check is advised - we recommend using the 155R15 tyre since the 165R15 tyre can be very tight in the rear arches. Lotus Seven A, Seven America, Seven Series 1, Super Seven (1957 - 1960) The Lotus Seven Series 1 was fitted with a Ford engine, whereas the Seven A had a Austin 35 / Morris Minor, and the Seven America had a Austin Healey engine. The Lotus Seven Series 1 was originally fitted with 15" steel discs with 5.20 x 15" tyres; 4" x 15" wire wheels were available as an option. The Lotus Seven Series 2 and 3 were originally fitted with 5½" x 13" steel disc wheels; wire wheels were never an option. Lotus 15 Sports Racer Series 1, 2 and 3 (1958 - 1960) Only 27 vehicles have ever been made of this model. 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 |
XW450 Chrome |
XW450 Silver-painted |
XW452 Chrome |
XW452 Silver-painted |
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XW459 Stainless Steel |
XW459 Chrome |
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XW459 Silver-painted |
XW459 Black-painted |
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