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Austin Healey 3000 Mk I, II & III (BN7, BT7, BJ7 & BJ8)

Body

Two-door Roadster

Engine

2912 cc / 6 cylinder

Year

1959 – 1968

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

5.90 x 15 (original crossply) or 165R15 (modern radial)

Some owners have been advised to fit a Michelin 180R15 tyre (this tyre requires a 175/185 x 15 tube) – although we have heard of this fitting without issue on some cars; on others it comes too close to the back of the rear wheel arch (near the bumper) to be safe. This fitment has not been tried, tested or verified by ACWW.

Tube

The chrome wheels have been tubeless since March 2019; and the silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since May 2018.

If you have 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.

This wheel is laced to the outer part of the rim only and so does not require a rim band.

Notes

Disc wheels were the standard fitment with wire wheels as an optional extra, however, the majority of vehicles were fitted with wire wheels. Both the disc and wire wheels were silver-painted as standard.

The front brakes were modifed with the introduction of the 3000 models to disc brakes. Check as some early ones could still have drum brakes, if so then only XW450 or XW459 will fit without modification of brakes.

In June 1963, towards the end of the 3000 Mk II Convertible (Chassis Number C.BJ7/24367), 48 spoke wire wheels (XW450) were replaced by stronger 60 spoke wheels (XW452).

Other Wheel Options

Options

Code

XW452

XW457

XW459

XW5743

Rim Size

4½" x 15"

5½" x 15"

5" x 15"

4½" x 15"

Centre

42mm Curly

42mm Curly

42mm Curly

42mm Curly

Number of Spokes

60

72

72

72

Finish

Chrome

Silver-painted

Stainless steel (please contact us)

Chrome

Silver-painted

Black-painted (please contact us)

Stainless steel

Chrome

Silver-painted

Black-painted (please contact us)

Silver-painted (please contact us)

Lacing

Inner & Outer

Inner & Outer

Inner & Outer

Inner & Outer

Inset (mm)

17

12.7

6.4

19

Back Spacing (mm)

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

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

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

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

Tyre

165R15. The Michelin 180R15 is known to be fitted by our customers; this tyre requires a 175/185 x 15 tube even if being fitted to a tubeless wheel

185/70R15. The Michelin 180R15 is known to be fitted by our customers; this tyre requires a 175/185 x 15 tube even if being fitted to a tubeless wheel

165R15 or 185/70R15. The Michelin 180R15 is known to be fitted by our customers; this tyre requires a 175/185 x 15 tube even if being fitted to a tubeless wheel

185/70R15. The Michelin 180R15 is known to be fitted by our customers; this tyre requires a 175/185 x 15 tube even if being fitted to a tubeless wheel

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 - and we recommend using 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 - 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 using 15"/16" rim bands.

Tubeless - This wheel has been tubeless since September 2009. 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 - and we recommend using 15"/16" rim bands.

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

BN7, BT7, BJ7 & BJ8 to Chassis Number C.BJ8/26704 – Integral Front and Bolt-on Rear 12 TPI (Fine Thread):
RSK125 – Front Left
RSK124 – Front Right

Integral fitting hubs so no nuts necessary

RSK045 – Rear Left
RSK044 – Rear Right

The original “Philedas Nuts” can be used for the Bolt-on rear splines but it is recommended to replace them. The 3000 Mk I, II & III all have UNF thread.

Bolt-on splines were fitted as original equipment to this vehicle so will not increase the track

Studs will require shortening

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

Option 2

BJ8 from Chassis Number C.BJ8/26705 (May 1964) – Integral Front and Bolt-on Rear 8 TPI (Coarse Thread):
RSK113 – Front Left
RSK112 – Front RightIntegral fitting hubs so no nuts necessaryRSK047 – Rear Left
RSK046 – Rear RightThe original “Philedas Nuts” can be used for the Bolt-on rear splines but it is recommended to replace them. The 3000 Mk I, II & III all have UNF thread.Bolt-on splines were fitted as original equipment to this vehicle so will not increase the trackStuds will require shorteningClick here for a guide to fitting hubs, caps and centre-lock wire wheels

Spinners

Options

Code

KCK053LH

KCK052RH

KCK049LH

KCK048RH

KCK057-8LH

KCK056-8RH

KCK057-12LH

KCK056-12RH

Type

Knock-on centre caps

Knock-on centre caps

Knock-on centre caps

Knock-on centre caps

Size

42 mm

42 mm

42 mm

42 mm

Thread

8 TPI

12 TPI

8 TPI

12 TPI

Ears

2

2

0

0

Logo

Plain (no logo)

Plain (no 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.

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.

From 1958 this style knock-on centre cap was supplied as standard for exports to Germany and Switzerland; and from 1966 they were also fitted as standard for exports to some North American destinations.

Continental style octagonal spinner

Requires a spinner spanner to tighten/loosen caps.

Click here for advice on how tight to apply spinners.

From 1958 this style knock-on centre cap was supplied as standard for exports to Germany and Switzerland; and from 1966 they were also fitted as standard for exports to some North American destinations.

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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