MWS Fitment Guide
Car Kit Car/Replica BRA CX3 / CV3
Body Sports 3 Wheeler
Engine CX500 or CX650 Honda / 600 cc
Year 1990 -
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.
Tyre 145R15
Tube The chrome wheels have been tubeless since March 2019; and the silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since May 2018.

If you have the older, tubed wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 135/145 x 15 tubes; please contact us for price and availability.

This wheel is laced to the outer part of the rim only and so does not require a rim band.
Notes BRA CX3 uses Honda CX500 or CX650 motorcycle, Ford Escort Mk I or II and Ford Cortina Mk IV or V as donor vehicles.

If the vehicle is based on Ford Escort running gear, there might be clearance problems with the front grease cap - in this case we recommend to remove or replace the cap with a smaller one.

Also, the nut which holds the rear brake drum in position, has to be countersunk.


BRA CV3 is based on Citroen 2CV / Dyane donor vehicles.
Notes
WarrantyChrome: 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 1CX3

RSK194 - Left
RSK195 - Right

Four RN1215 or RN716 per hub - thread to be checked

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 2CV3

RSK519 - Left
RSK518 - Right

Three RN12125 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 KCK057-8LH/KCK056-8RH
Type Knock-on centre caps Knock-on centre caps
Size 42 mm 42 mm
Thread 8 TPI 8 TPI
Ears 2 0
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.
Retaining Nuts
 
Extra Information
Other comments For more information contact the manufacturer, Aero Cycle Cars, or the Citroen Specials 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)
Pictures
XW450 Chrome

XW450 Silver-painted