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Triumph TR 2 & 3

Body

Sports

Engine

1247 cc or 1991 cc / 4 cylinder

Year

1953 – 1957

Wheels

Original

XW450

Rim Size

4″ x 15″

Centre

42mm Curly

Number of Spokes

48

Finish

Lacing

Outer

Inset (mm)

19

Back Spacing (mm)

83 (+/- 3)

Click here to view an explanation of inset, outset and back spacing.

Tyre

155R15

Tube

You will need 155/165 x 15 tubes – available with either metal or rubber valve

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

Notes

Wheels which are larger than the standard size might not fit into the spare wheel compartment.

Other Wheel Options

Options

Options

XW452

XW457

XW5720

Rim Size

4½" x 15"

5½" x 15"

5½" x 15"

Centre

42mm Curly

42mm Curly

42mm Curly

Number of Spokes

60

72

70

Lacing

Inner & Outer

Inner & Outer

Centre

Inset (mm)

17

12.7

10 Outset

Tyre

165R15

185/70R15

185/70R15

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 or rubber valve. We recommend 15″ rim bands.

Tubeless

The chrome wheels have been tubeless since December 2007; and the silver-painted 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″ rim bands.

Tubeless

The chrome wheels have been tubeless since June 2006; and the silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since October 2009.

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″ rim bands.

Notes

A fitment check is required

Warranty

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

RSSPL – Left
RSSPR – Right

Four RN716 per hub

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

Code

Type

Knock-on centre caps

Knock-on centre caps

Size

42 mm

42 mm

Thread

8 TPI

8 TPI

Ears

2

2

Logo

Triumph

Plain (no logo)

Note

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 tightening knock-on caps (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 tightening knock-on caps (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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