Austin Healey Sprite Mk I, Mk II, Mk III & Mk IV
| Body |
Sports |
| Engine |
948 cc, 1098 cc or 1275 cc |
| Year |
1958 - 1971 |
Wheels
| Original |
XW458 |
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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. |
| Tyre |
5.20x13 (Dunlop C41 crossply, original fitment)
145R13 (standard from August 1965) |
| Tube |
135/145 x 13 tubes and
13" rim bands |
| Notes |
The Sprite Mk I was originally fitted with 3½" x 13" steel disc wheels using brake drums at both front and rear. The conversion to Girling disc brakes at the front entailed the conversion to wire wheels. Early 1961, new Lockheed disc brakes, the so called "thin discs", were introduced, which did not require the conversion to wire wheels any more. However, silver-painted wire wheels were offered as an option.
When converting from steel wheels to wire wheels we would recommend the bolt-on splined hubs are used as the integral splined hub conversion requires extensive modification - half shafts to be replaced at the rear and the steel wheel brake discs replaced by wire wheel discs.
If converting using the bolt-on hubs you will need to check the clearance on the front brake pipes.
A small number (around 20 cars) were manufactured in 1962 with wider rear axles.
Slight modifications may be required for "Square Wheel Arches" axle may sit further to right/left. |
Other Wheel Options
| Options |
XW5785
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XW5797
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| Rim Size | 5" x 13" | 5½" x 13" | |
| Centre | 42mm Curly | 42mm Curly | |
| Number of Spokes | 60 | 60 | |
| Finish |
Silver-painted only |
Chrome or
silver-painted | |
| Lacing | Inner & Outer | Centre | |
| Inset (mm) | 24.3 | 1.5 Outset | |
| Back Spacing (mm) |
100 (+/- 3)
Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.
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81.5 (+/- 3)
Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.
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| Tyre | 450L13
155R13 or 165R13
This rim is the optimum rim size for the 450L13 race tyre. | 185/60R13 or 185/70R13 - subject to availability | |
| Tube |
155/165 x 13 tube with
13" rim bands | 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 please
contact us about tubes. We recommend using
13" rim bands. | |
| Notes | As far as we are aware this wheel should fit with no modifications but, as with all non-standard options, a fitment check is recommended. | Modifications may be required for "Square Wheel Arches", axle may sit further to right/left.
This fitment is not tried, tested or verified by MWS for square wheel arch vehicles. | |
| Notes |
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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.
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Splined Hubs
| Option 1 | Bolt-on splined hubs (Drum Brakes) :
RSK193 - Left
RSK192 - Right
Four
RN38NYLOCK per hub - one extra is needed as a tool to remove burrs when shortening studs.
Early vehicles (Mk I) are fitted with Drum Brakes all round and may require 8mm spacers to offset the hub.
Front disc brakes became standard with the Mk II in 1962 for vehicles with the 1098cc engine. Mk II with the smaller 948cc engine still had drum brakes.
If converting from steel wheels check the clearance on the front brake pipes
Bolt-on splines 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 | Integral fitting splined hubs (Disc Brakes) :
RSK111 - Front Left
RSK110 - Front Right
RSK109 - Rear Left
RSK108 - Rear Right
These integral splines are 8 TPI, however, Mk I & Mk II (1958 - early 1964) may have 12 TPI splines - please check before ordering
12 TPI splined hubs are available to special order
Integral fitting hubs so no nuts necessary
Click here for a guide to fitting hubs, caps and centre-lock wire wheels |
Spinners
| Code |
KCK057-8LH/
KCK056-8RH
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KCK057-12LH/
KCK056-12RH
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| Type |
Knock-on centre caps |
Knock-on centre caps |
| Size |
42 mm |
42 mm |
| Thread |
8 TPI |
12 TPI |
| Ears |
0 |
0 |
| Logo |
Plain (no logo) |
Plain (no logo) |
| Notes |
Continental style octagonal spinner
Requires a
spinner spanner to tighten/loosen caps.
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 |
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:
Call 02 6586 1100 or 0412 780 900 - e-mail Paul & Gay
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Pictures
XW458 Chrome
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XW458 Silver-painted
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XW5785 Silver-painted
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XW5797 Chrome
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XW5797 Silver-painted
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