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Sovereign and Double Six

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Daimler Sovereign and Double Six

Body

Four-door Saloon or Two-door Coupé

Engine

2.8, 4.2 or 5.3

Year

1968 – 1993

Wheels

Original

BXW715

Rim Size

6½” x 15″

Centre

Five Stud 120.7 mm PCD

Number of Spokes

70

Finish

Lacing

Inner & Outer

Inset (mm)

30

Back Spacing (mm)

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

Tyre

205/70R15

Original tyre was a metric 220/65VR390 or 225/65ZR15 imperial

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 and we recommend 15/16″ rim bands.

Notes

Standard wheel was a Rostyle or alloy, did not have a wire wheel option originally.

P.C.D. is the Pitch Circle Diameter and is the diameter of an imaginary circle drawn through the centres of the holes, click here for instructions on measuring PCDs.

All ACWW bolt-on wire wheels are supplied with the appropriate nuts, caps and wrench. Replacement centre caps, replacement nuts, locking nuts and Daimler badges may be available from stock.

For bolt-on wheel nuts the recommended torque is 75 ft lb (10.4 N m) but may vary depending on the vehicle.

Other Wheel Options

Options

Rim Size

6½" x 15"

Centre

Five Stud 120.7 mm PCD

Number of Spokes

70

Finish

Stainless steel (please contact us)

Lacing

Inner & Outer

Inset (mm)

30

Tyre

205/70R15

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 and we recommend 15″/16” rim bands.

Notes

P.C.D. is the Pitch Circle Diameter and is the diameter of an imaginary circle drawn through the centres of the holes, click here for instructions on measuring PCDs.

All ACWW bolt-on wire wheels are supplied with the appropriate nuts, caps and wrench. Replacement centre caps, replacement nuts, locking nuts and Daimler badges may be available from stock.

For bolt-on wheel nuts the recommended torque is 75 ft lb (10.4 N m) but may vary depending on the vehicle.

Warranty

Stainless Steel and Chrome: two year structural and 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

Bolt-on wheels – no hubs required

Spinners

Code

Code

KC746 (please contact us)

KADAIMLERBADGE (please contact us)

Type

Bolt-on centre caps

Bolt-on centre caps

Badge for centre of cap

Note

For the BXW715

For the BXW791

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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