We recommend using our 52mm 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.
Mk I 2.4 & 3.4
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Jaguar Mk I 2.4 & 3.4
Body
Saloon
Engine
2483 or 3442 cc / 6 cylinder
Year
1955 – 1959
Wheels
Original
XW455
Rim Size
5″ x 15″
Centre
52mm Curly
Number of Spokes
72
Finish
Stainless steel (please contact us), chrome or silver-painted
Lacing
Inner & Outer
Inset (mm)
20.6
Back Spacing (mm)
97 (+/- 3) Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.
Tyre
640-15 (original crossply) or 185R15 (modern radial)
Tube
Tubeless
The chrome wheels have been tubeless since October 2006; the silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since July 2007; and the stainless steel wheels have been tubeless since April 2008.
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.
Notes
Early vehicles were fitted with drum brakes originally; the car would need to be converted to disc brakes to fit ACWW splined hubs. Disc brakes became an option in 1957, by 1959 all vehicles were fitted with disc brakes (all round).
Source: Original Jaguar Mk I / Mk II; by Nigel Thorley.
Source: Original Jaguar Mk I / Mk II; by Nigel Thorley.
Warranty
Stainless Steel and Chrome: three year structural and two year cosmetic
Painted: two year structural and one 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
RSK338 – Front Left
RSK337 – Front Right
RSK025 – Rear Left
RSK024 – 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
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
0
3
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Note
Federal style spinner
Requires a spinner spanner to tighten/loosen caps.
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 – e-mail Paul & Gay
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