Australian
Classic Wire Wheels

Fitment Guide

Aston Martin DB4; DB4 Vantage; DB4 GT; DB4 Drop Head Coupé and DB4 GT Zagato

Body Saloon, Coupé, Drop Head Coupé or Convertible
Engine 3670 cc / 6 cylinder DOHC or 3750 cc
Year 1958 - 1963

Wheels

Original XW5723
Rim Size 5" x 16"
Centre 42mm Curly
Number of Spokes 72
Finish Stainless steel, chrome or silver-painted
Lacing Inner & Outer
Inset (mm) 22
Back Spacing (mm) 98.5 (+/- 3)
Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.
Tyre 600 x 16 (original crossply) or 185R16 (modern radial)
Tube Tubeless
The silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since October 2010; the chrome wheels have been tubeless since September 2010; and the stainless steel wheel have been tubeless since May 2011.
If you have the older, tubed wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 600/650 x 16 or 175/185 x 16 tubes.
The 600/650 x 16 tube is available with a standard metal valve (TR11) or standard rubber valve (TR13).
The 175/185 x 16 tube is available with a standard rubber valve (TR13) only.
We recommend 16" rim bands.
Notes  

Other Wheel Options

Options XW480
XW5726
XW5768
Rim Size5½" x 15"6" x 15"6" x 15"
Centre42mm Curly42mm Curly42mm Curly
Number of Spokes727072
FinishChrome or silver-paintedStainless steel, chrome, silver-painted or black-painted Stainless steel or chrome
LacingInner & OuterCentreInner & Outer
Inset (mm)22.210 Outset18
Back Spacing (mm) 105 (+/- 3)
Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.
79.5 (+/- 3)
Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.
107 (+/- 3)
Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.
Tyre185R15205/70R15 205/70R15
TubeThe chrome wheel has been tubeless since October 2007; the silver-painted wheel still requires a tube.
If you have older, tubed chrome wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 175/185 x 15 tubes and we recommend 15" rim bands. If you have silver-painted wheels you will need both the tubes and rim bands.
Tubeless
 
This wheel has always been tubeless. Tubes are only required if fitting tube-type tyres.
Tubeless
 
This wheel has always been tubeless. Tubes are only required if fitting tube-type tyres.
NotesA fitment check is recommended with this wheel due to possible problems with calliper clearance. We know of a customer who has fitted this wheel on a DB4 Mk 5 without any problems.Should fit without arch modifications.May fit subject to fitment check – has not been tried, tested or verified by MWS.
You may need to relocate the bump stop strap if using this wider wheel, click here for a diagram with instructions.
Options XW5770
XW5796
 
Rim Size6" x 16"7" x 16" 
Centre42mm Curly42mm Curly 
Number of Spokes7272 
FinishStainless steel, silver-painted with stainless steel polished outer rim (Borrani style) or silver-paintedSilver-painted only 
LacingCentreCentre 
Inset (mm)10 Outset12.6 Outset 
Back Spacing (mm) 79 (+/- 3)
Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.
89.5 (+/- 3)
Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.
 
Tyre215/65R16 road tyre
225/50R16 racing tyre (specials)
Fitment check recommended to check they do not catch the body
TBC 
TubeTubeless
 
This wheel has always been tubeless. Tubes are only required if fitting tube-type tyres.
Tubeless
 
This wheel has always been tubeless. Tubes are only required if fitting tube-type tyres.
 
NotesThis wheel has been developed for Aston Martin DB4 Racing. Slight arch modifications at the front and rear are required.This wheel has been developed for Aston Martin DB4 Racing.
Arch modifications are required to fit this wheel.
 
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 RSK469-BLACK - Front Left
RSK468-BLACK - Front Right
RSK471-BLACK - Rear Left
RSK470-BLACK - Rear Right
Integral fitting hubs so no nuts necessary
Click here for a guide to fitting hubs, caps and centre-lock wire wheels

Spinners

Code KCK053LH/ KCK052RH
KCBR4283L/KCBR4283R
Type Knock-on centre caps Knock-on centre caps
Size 42 mm 42 mm
Thread 8 TPI 8 TPI
Ears 2 3
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.
Due to the design of the centre of the XW5768 this three-eared spinner is not the best fit for this wheel. It is still safe to fit these spinners, however, we would recommend using the two-eared spinners.
We recommend using our copper and hide hammer to tighten/loosen the knock-on caps (spinners).
Click here for advice on how tight to apply spinners.

Retaining Nuts

      

Extra Information

Other comments The DB4 four-seater Saloon (1953-1963) was also available with a Vantage engine (3750cc).
The two-seater DB4 GT was introduced in 1959 (until 1963) and had a revised stronger engine and a short wheel base body.
The DB4 Convertible (Drophead Coupé) was introduced in 1961, some of them were also available with a Vantage engine.
The two-seater Coupé DB4 GT Zagato (1961-1963) had the shortened chassis of the "standard" DB4 GT and due to its light weight was especially used for racing.
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 Sales
Overseas - +44 1753 598 382 - e-mail Paul & Gay

Pictures


Fitted with standard XW5723 wheels

XW5723 Stainless Steel

XW5723 Chrome

XW5723 Silver-painted

XW480 Chrome

XW480 Silver-painted

XW5726 Stainless Steel

XW5726 Black-painted

XW5768 Stainless Steel

XW5768 Chrome

XW5770 polished rim with painted spokes and centre

XW5796 Silver-painted