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Daimler Dart SP250

Body

Sports – Open Top Two-seater and 2+2

Engine

2547cc

Year

1959 – 1964

Wheels

Original

XW452

Rim Size

4½” x 15″

Centre

42mm Curly

Number of Spokes

60

Finish

Lacing

Inner & Outer

Inset (mm)

17

Back Spacing (mm)

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

Tyre

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 either metal (race) or rubber (road) valve. We recommend 15/16″ rim bands.

Other Wheel Options

Options

Code

XW459

XW457

XW5726

Rim Size

5" x 15"

5½" x 15"

6" x 15"

Centre

42mm Curly

42mm Curly

42mm Curly

Number of Spokes

72

72

70

Finish

Stainless steel

Chrome

Silver-painted

Black-painted (please contact us)

Stainless steel (please contact us)

Chrome

Silver-painted

Black-painted (please contact us)

Stainless steel (please contact us)

Chrome

Silver-painted

Black-painted (please contact us)

Lacing

Inner & Outer

Inner & Outer

Centre

Inset (mm)

6.4

12.7

10 Outset

Tyre

165R15 or 185/70R15

185/70R15

185/70R15 or 205/70R15

Tube

Tubeless

The chrome wheels have been tubeless since June 2007; the silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since April 2011; and the stainless steel wheels have been tubeless since October 2008.

The black-painted wire wheels have always been tubeless. Tubes are only required if fitting tube-type tyres.

If you have the 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 – or 175/185 x 15 tubes and we recommend 15″/16″ rim bands.

Tubeless

The chrome wheels have been tubeless since December 2007; and the silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since April 2008.

The stainless steel and black-painted wire wheels have always been tubeless. Tubes are only required if fitting tube-type tyres.

If you have the older, tubed wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 175/185 x 15 tubes and we recommend 15/16″ 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 you will need 175/185 x 15 or 195/205 x 15 tubes and we recommend 15/16″ rim bands.

Notes

If using 185/70R15 tyres, this fitment may be tight on the arches - a fitment check is recommended.

This fitment may be tight on the arches - a fitment check is recommended.

Arch modifications at front and rear will need to be carried out to be able to fit this wheel.

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

Original integral splined hubs (please contact us):

RSK465 – Front Left
RSK464 – Front Right
RSK467 – Rear Left
RSK466 – Rear Right

Integral fitting hubs so no nuts necessary

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

Option 2

Bolt-on hubs (please contact us):

RSK043D – Left
RSK042D – Right

Four RN716 or RN12 per hub – please check your stud size and thread before ordering

When ordering please confirm the stud size on your car. These hubs come pre-drilled to 7/16″ as standard and need to be drilled out to accept the ½” stud. 

6mm spacers KAK256 are required at the front.

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 guide to fitting hubs, caps and centre-lock wire wheels

Spinners

Options

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.

XW5726: Due to the positioning of the centre in relation to the rim you will require an extra-deep wooden spinner saver

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.

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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