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E-Type Series I & I½

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Jaguar E-Type Series I & I½

Body

Fixed head coupé, Two-seat roadster and 2+2

Engine

3781 or 4235 cc / 6 cylinder

Year

1961 – 1968

Wheels

Original

XW455

Rim Size

5″ x 15″

Centre

52mm Curly

Number of Spokes

72

Finish

Stainless steel, 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

185R15

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

A small number of vehicles (Series 1½) manufactured from late 1967 onwards were fitted with Flat (Easy Clean) hubs as standard – always check the style required during the transitional period.

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

When fitting a wider wheel option the rear bump stops MUST be removed and you may find that the clearance of the rear arches may be tighter on one side.

Other Wheel Options

Options

Options

XW5744

XW5745

XW5738

XW5778

Rim Size

5½" x 15"

6" x 15"

6½" x 15"

6" x 15"

Centre

52mm Curly

52mm Curly

52mm Curly

52mm Curly

Number of Spokes

72

72

72

72

Finish

Chrome (please contact us)

Silver-painted

Stainless steel (please contact us)

Chrome

Silver-painted

Stainless steel (please contact us)

Chrome

Lacing

Triple

Triple

Centre

Inner & Outer

Inset (mm)

6.35

6.35

2

8

Tyre

185R15

205/70R15

205/70R15

205/70R15

Tube

Tubeless

The chrome wheels have been tubeless since January 2010; and the silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since June 2010.

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

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.

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.

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

This is the 5½" version of our Competition wheel. Wheels which are larger than the standard size might not fit into the spare wheel compartment.

When fitting a wider wheel option the rear bump stops MUST be removed and you may find that the clearance of the rear arches may be tighter on one side.

This is the 6" version of our Competition wheel. Wheels which are larger than the standard size might not fit into the spare wheel compartment.

When fitting a wider wheel option the rear bump stops MUST be removed and you may find that the clearance of the rear arches may be tighter on one side.

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

When fitting a wider wheel option the rear bump stops MUST be removed and you may find that the clearance of the rear arches may be tighter on one side.

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

When fitting a wider wheel option the rear bump stops MUST be removed and you may find that the clearance of the rear arches may be tighter on one side.

Options

Options

XW472

XW5721

XW474

XW5958

Rim Size

5" x 15"

6½" x 15"

6" x 15"

6" x 15"

Centre

52mm Flat (Easy Clean)

52mm Flat (Easy Clean)

52mm Flat (Easy Clean)

52mm Curly

Number of Spokes

72

72

72

72

Finish

Silver-painted

Chrome

Stainless steel (please contact us)

Chrome

Stainless steel (please contact us)

Stainless steel (please contact us)

Chrome

Silver-painted (please contact us)

Lacing

Inner & Outer

Centre

Inner & Outer

Centre

Inset (mm)

18.3

2

7.1

3.2 (Outset)

Tyre

185R15

205/70R15

205/70R15

205/70R15

Tube

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 June 2012.

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

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.

Tubeless

The chrome and silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since April 2005; and the stainless steel wheels have been tubeless since May 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.

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

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

When fitting a wider wheel option the rear bump stops MUST be removed and you may find that the clearance of the rear arches may be tighter on one side.

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

When fitting a wider wheel option the rear bump stops MUST be removed and you may find that the clearance of the rear arches may be tighter on one side.

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

When fitting a wider wheel option the rear bump stops MUST be removed and you may find that the clearance of the rear arches may be tighter on one side.

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

When fitting a wider wheel option the rear bump stops MUST be removed and you may find that the clearance of the rear arches may be tighter on one side.

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

RSK026 – Front Left
RSK026 – Front Right
RSK023 – Rear Left
RSK022 – 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

KCK359LH (please contact us)

KCK358RH (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

0

3

Logo

Jaguar

Jaguar

Jaguar

Note

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.

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

The Series 1½ is also identifiable by its open headlights, even though it kept the small air intake opening of the first cars.

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

When fitting a wider wheel option the rear bump stops MUST be removed and you may find that the clearance of the rear arches may be tighter on one side.

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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