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Aston Martin 2 Litre Sports (DB1), DB2 and DB2/4 Mk I, II & III

Body

Fixed Head Coupé, Drop Head Coupé or Saloon

Engine

1970cc, 4cyl; 2580cc or 2922cc, 6cyl DOHC

Year

1948 – 1959

Wheels

Original

WW5917

Rim Size

4½” x 16″

Centre

42mm Vintage One-piece Ribbed

Number of Spokes

60

Finish

Chrome (please contact us) or silver-painted

Lacing

Special Aston Martin lacing (see notes)

Inset (mm)

3.7 Outset

Back Spacing (mm)

66.5 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.

Tyre

600 x 16 (original crossply) or 185R16 (modern radial)

Tube

The chrome wheel has been tubeless since June 2019; the silver-painted wheel still requires a tube.

If you have tubed wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 600/650 x 16 tubes – available with either metal (race) or rubber (road) valve – or 175/185 x 16 tubes and we recommend 15″/16″ rim bands

Notes

Special Aston Martin lacing pattern – laced one line to the inner part of the rim and two lines to the outer part so it looks like inner and outer lacing but is technically three line lacing.

This wheel will only fit vehicles with steel brake drums. Vehicles fitted with alloy brake drums require a different rim profile which is not available from MWS in a 4½” wide wheel. Our XW5723 wheel has been fitted to vehicles with alloy brake drums without any problems.

Other Wheel Options

Options

Code

XW5723

Rim Size

5" x 16"

Centre

42mm Curly

Number of Spokes

72

Finish

Stainless steel (please contact us)

Chrome (please contact us)

Silver-painted (please contact us)

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 tubes - available with either metal (race) or rubber (road) valve - or 175/185 x 16 tubes and we recommend 15"/16" rim bands.

Notes

This wheel fits on vehicles with disc brakes (front or all round) and has also been successfully fitted on vehicles with alloy brake drums.

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: ACWW 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

2 Litre Sports (DB1) and DB2 hubs not available from MWS

Option 2

DB2/4 with 3HA rear axle (please contact us):
RSK521 – Front Left
RSK520 – Front Right
RSK525 – Rear Left
RSK524 – Rear Right

Integral fitting hubs so no nuts necessary

Click here for a guide to fitting hubs, caps and centre-lock wire wheels

Option 3

DB2/4 with 4HA rear axle (please contact us):
RSK521 – Front Left
RSK520 – Front Right
RSK523 – Rear Left
RSK522 – Rear Right

Integral fitting hubs so no nuts necessary

Click here for a guide to fitting hubs, caps and centre-lock wire wheels

Spinners

Options

Code

KCK053LH

KCK052RH

Type

Knock-on centre caps

Size

42 mm

Thread

8 TPI

Ears

2

Logo

Plain (no logo)

Note

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.

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) and Cleaning Brush.

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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