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Aston Martin DB4, DB4 Vantage, DB4GT, DB4 Drop Head Coupé and DB4 GT Zagato

Body

Saloon, Coupé, Drop Head Coupé or Convertible

Engine

3670 cc / 6 cylinder DOHC or 3750 cc

Year

1958 – 1963

Wheels

Original

XW5723

Rim Size

5″ x 16″

Centre

42mm Curly

Number of Spokes

72

Finish

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

Lacing

Inner & Outer

Inset (mm)

22

Back Spacing (mm)

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

Tyre

600 x 16 (original crossply) or 185R16 (modern radial)

Tube

Tubeless – The silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since October 2010; the chrome wheels have been tubeless since September 2010; and the stainless steel wheel have been tubeless since May 2011.

If you have the older, tubed wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 600/650 x 16 tubes – available with either metal (race) or rubber (road) valve – or 175/185 x 16 tubes and we recommend 15″/16″ rim bands.

Other Wheel Options

Options

Code

XW480

XW5726

XW5768

XW5770

XW5796

Rim Size

5½" x 15"

6" x 15"

6" x 15"

6" x 16"

7" x 16"

Centre

42mm Curly

42mm Curly

42mm Curly

42mm Curly

42mm Curly

Number of Spokes

72

70

72

72

72

Finish

Chrome

Silver-painted (please contact us)

Stainless steel (please contact us)

Chrome

Silver-painted

Black-painted (please contact us)

Stainless steel (please contact us)

Chrome

Stainless steel (please contact us)

Silver-painted with stainless steel polished outer rim (Borrani style) (please contact us)

Silver-painted (please contact us)

Silver-painted (please contact us)

Lacing

Inner & Outer

Centre

Inner & Outer

Centre

Centre

Inset (mm)

22.2

10 Outset

18

10 Outset

12.6 Outset

Back Spacing (mm)

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre

185R15

205/70R15

205/70R15

215/65R16 road tyre; 225/50R16 racing tyre (specials). Fitment check recommended to check they do not catch the body.

TBC

Tube

Tubeless - The chrome wheels have been tubeless since October 2007; and the silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since April 2017. If you have the older, tubed wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 175/185 x 15 tubes and we recommend using 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 please contact us. We recommend using 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 please contact us. We recommend using 15"/16" rim bands.

Notes

A fitment check is recommended with this wheel due to possible problems with calliper clearance. We know of a customer who has fitted this wheel on a DB4 Mk 5 without any problems.

Should fit without arch modifications.

May fit subject to fitment check – has not been tried, tested or verified by ACWW. You may need to relocate the bump stop strap if using this wider wheel.

This wheel has been developed for Aston Martin DB4 Racing. Slight arch modifications at the front and rear are required.

This wheel has been developed for Aston Martin DB4 Racing.
Arch modifications are required to fit this wheel.

Warranty

Stainless Steel and 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

RSK469 – Front Left
RSK468 – Front Right
RSK471 – Rear Left
RSK470 – 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

KCK053LH

KCK052RH

KCBR4283L

KCBR4283R

Type

Knock-on centre caps

Knock-on centre caps

Size

42 mm

42 mm

Thread

8 TPI

8 TPI

Ears

2

3

Logo

Plain (no logo)

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.

XW5726, XW5770 & XW5796: Due to the positioning of the centre in relation to the rim you will require an extra-deep wooden spinner saver

Click here for advice on how tight to apply spinners.

Due to the design of the centre of the XW5768 this three-eared spinner is not the best fit for this wheel. It is still safe to fit these spinners, however, we would recommend using the two-eared 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 DB4 four-seater Saloon (1953-1963) was also available with a Vantage engine (3750cc).

The two-seater DB4 GT was introduced in 1959 (until 1963) and had a revised stronger engine and a short wheel base body.

The DB4 Convertible (Drophead Coupé) was introduced in 1961, some of them were also available with a Vantage engine.

The two-seater Coupé DB4 GT Zagato (1961-1963) had the shortened chassis of the “standard” DB4 GT and due to its light weight was especially used for racing.

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: 02 6586 1100 or 0412 780 900 – email Paul & Gay

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