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Jaguar XK120, XK140, XK150 & XK150S

Body

Two-seat roadster, Fixed head coupé, Drop head coupé and Sports

Engine

3442 or 3781 cc / 6 cylinder 3.8

Year

1949 – 1961

Wheels

Original

XW456

Rim Size

5″ x 16″

Centre

52mm Ribbed

Number of Spokes

60

Finish

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

Lacing

Outer

Inset

15.8

Back spacing (mm)

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

Tyre

185R16 – The original tyre would have been 600V16, the crossply equivalent of radial tyres 185VR16

Tube

Tubeless – The silver-painted wheels have been tubeless since August 2009; the chrome wheels have been tubeless since September 2009; and the stainless steel wheels have been tubeless since October 2011.

If you have the older, tubed wheels or are fitting tube-type tyres you will need 175/185 x 16 tubes. This wheel is laced to the outer part of the rim only and so does not require a rim band.

Notes

The original wheel was a 54 spoke which we have never made or offered as standard although our Workshop could manufacture as a special build. Contact us for details.

Wheels

Other Wheel
Options

Options

XW455

XW472

XW5744

XW5745

XW474

Rim Size

5" x 15"

5" x 15"

5½" x 15"

6" x 15"

6" x 15"

Centre

52mm Curly

52mm Flat (Easy Clean)

52mm Curly

52mm Curly

52mm Flat (Easy Clean)

Number of Spokes

72

72

72

72

72

Finish

Silver-painted

Chrome

Stainless steel (please contact us)

Silver-painted

Chrome

Stainless steel (please contact us)

Silver-painted

Chrome (please contact us)

Stainless steel (please contact us)

Chrome

Silver-painted

Stainless steel (please contact us)

Chrome

Silver-painted (please contact us)

Lacing

Inner & Outer

Inner & Outer

Triple

Triple

Inner & Outer

Inset (mm)

20.6

18.3

6.35

6.35

7.1

Back Spacing (mm)

97 (+/- 3)

95 (+/- 3)

89 (+/- 3)

95.5 (+/- 3)

96.5 (+/- 3)

Tyre

185R15

185R15

185R15 or 205/70R15

205/70R15

205/70R15

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.

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 July 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 - 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 or 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 - 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.

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.

Other Wheel
Options

Options

XW5763

XW5764

XW5721

XW5738

XW5778

Rim Size

6" x 16"

6" x 16"

6½" x 15"

6½" x 15"

6" x 15"

Centre

52mm Ribbed

52mm Ribbed

52mm Flat (Easy Clean)

52mm Curly

52mm Curly

Number of Spokes

72

60

72

72

72

Finish

Stainless steel (please contact us)

Chrome

Silver-painted

Stainless steel (please contact us)

Chrome

Stainless steel (please contact us)

Chrome

Stainless steel (please contact us)

Chrome

Chrome

Lacing

Inner & Outer

Outer

Centre

Centre

Inner & Outer

Inset (mm)

8

8

2

2

8

Back Spacing (mm)

97 (+/- 3)

97 (+/- 3)

97.5 (+/- 3)

97.5 (+/- 3)

97 (+/- 3)

Tyre

185R16 or 215/65R16

185R16 or 215/65R16

205/60R15

205/60R15

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 175/185 x 16 tubes to suit a 185R16 tyre or contact us if you are using a 215/65R16 tyre. 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 175/185 x 16 tubes to suit a 185R16 tyre or contact us if you are using a 215/65R16 tyre. 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 you will need 195/205 x 15 tubes and we recommend 15"/16” rim bands.

Notes

Our XW5958 wheel would also be an option, it is the same size as this wheel but centre-laced with slightly less back spacing

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

When converting a XK120 from steel wheels to wire wheels check whether ENV or Salisbury axles are fitted.

Please note that if converting from steel wheels the spare wheel compartment might need to be modified. If the car is on wire wheels then the XW456 should fit but wider options may be a problem.

If a XK120 or XK140 has been converted to disc brakes (front), use XK150 splined hubs (XK150 was the only model factory-fitted with discs).

Option 2

XK120 ENV Axle:

RSK069 – Front Left
RSK068 – Front Right

Integral fitting hubs so no nuts necessary

You will need to change the original front brake drums to wire wheel brake drums (steel wheel brake drums have a 5″ PCD whereas the wire wheel hub has a 4¾” PCD).

These front hubs are supplied with studs and washers fitted.

RSK227 – Rear Left
RSK228 – Rear Right

The existing rear brake drums and shafts are one unit. The bolt-on hubs will fit on to the rear drums using the original nuts.

Bolt-on splines, unless fitted as original equipment, will increase the track by up to 1.25″ per wheel

Studs will require shortening

Option 3

XK120 & XK140 Salisbury Axle:

RSK069 – Front Left
RSK068 – Front Right
RSK071 – Rear Left
RSK070– Rear Right

Integral fitting hubs so no nuts necessary

You will need to change the front and rear brake drums to wire wheel brake drums.

These hubs are supplied with studs and washers fitted

Option 4

XK150 & XK150S:
RSK073 – Front Left
RSK072 – Front Right
RSK075 – Rear Left
RSK074 – Rear Right

Integral fitting hubs so no nuts necessary

Spinners

Options

Code

KCK059LH

KCK058RH

KCK127LH

KCK128RH

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.

If fitting our XW5721 or XW5738 wheels then due to the positioning of the centre in relation to the rim the standard 52mm wooden spinner saver will not be useful.

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

When fitting wire wheels on XK120, XK140 and XK150, the rear spats have to be removed.

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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