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Aston Martin DB6 Mk II, DB6 Mk II Vantage, DB6 Mk II Volante, DBS and DBS Vantage

Body

Saloon, Fixed Head Coupé or Drop Head Coupé

Engine

3995 cc, 6 cyl DOHC

Year

1969 – 1972

Wheels

Original

XW474

Rim Size

6″ x 15″

Centre

52mm Flat (Easy Clean)

Number of Spokes

72

Finish

Stainless steel (please contact us), chrome or silver-painted (please contact us)

Lacing

Inner & Outer

Inset (mm)

7.1

Back Spacing (mm)

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

Tyre

815R15 (original crossply) or 205R15 (modern radial)

Tube

Tubeless – The chrome and silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since April 2005; and the stainless steel wheels have been tubeless since April 2007. If you have the older, tubed wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 195/205 x 15 tubes and we recommend 15/16″ rim bands.

Other Wheel Options

Options

Code

XW5721

Rim Size

6½" x 15"

Centre

52mm Flat (Easy Clean)

Number of Spokes

72

Finish

Stainless steel (please contact us)

Chrome

Lacing

Centre

Inset (mm)

2

Tyre

205/70R15 or 215/70R15

Tube

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 195/205 x 15 tubes to suit a 205/70R15 tyre or contact us if you are using a 215/70R15 tyre. We recommend using 15/16″ rim bands.

Notes

A fitment check is recommended for the DB6 Mk II, Volante and DBS as this option may foul the arches.

Warranty

Stainless Steel and Chrome: three year structural and two year 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

DB6 Mk II (please contact us):
RSK837 – Front Left
RSK836 – Front Right
RSK839 – Rear Left
RSK838 – 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

DBS (please contact us):
RSK837 – Front Left
RSK836 – Front Right
RSK1325 – Rear Left
RSK1324 – 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

Code

KCK609LH (please contact us)

KCK608RH (please contact us)

Type

Knock-on centre caps

Knock-on centre caps

Knock-on centre caps

Size

52 mm

52 mm

52 mm

Thread

8 TPI

8 TPI

8 TPI

Ears

2

3

3

Logo

Plain (no logo)

Plain (no logo)

Plain (no logo)

Note

We recommend using our 52mm wooden spinner saver to protect the knock-on caps (spinners) when using a copper and hide hammer.

XW5721: Due to the positioning of the centre in relation to the rim you will require a deep wooden spinner saver

Click here for advice on how tight to apply spinners.

Original style Aston Martin

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.

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.

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 – email Paul & Gay

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