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83CADMAN
07-11-09, 09:29 PM
Anyone know what I’ve got? They are 15” FWD wire wheels and fit on a 90 Seville. The center is approx 2 1/2" dia with a spinner or knock-off cap that is threaded onto a cast alum hub. The hub attaches to the wheel with setscrews. There is also an outer perimeter trim ring. I’ve lost 1 of the hubs as well as 2 of the caps and all 4 trim rings. Help I need replacement parts.:hmm:

submariner409
07-12-09, 12:42 PM
Try to find the Dayton Wire Wheel website. Google brings it up immediately.

83CADMAN
07-12-09, 04:12 PM
Been there done that. They are not Daytons. They are similar to the cadillac 14" large hub spokes found on a lot of 80's and early 90's caddy's. I've heard of them refered to as "Vouge's". I've seen almost the same wheels on Fleetwoods except for the knock offs and outer trim ring that is evedent on FWD's.:hmm:

83CADMAN
07-14-09, 06:21 PM
Well I found a potential supplier for the missing components for my spokes.:cool: Excalibur Wheel Accessories website show a “Mclean” 30 spoke bolt-on wheel in their catalog that looks very much like my set. They also list a full complement of accessories. Cool!:bouncy: Set of 4 knock off kits w/hardware cost about $140. Although this doesn’t answer the question, “WHAT ARE THEY?”:hmm: Could they be swangers?:cool2: They do stick out past the rim by at least 1”, I’ll have to messure.

83CADMAN
07-16-09, 05:40 PM
Well I’ve measured the wheels and the center inside dia is 3 3/16”. The number of outer spokes is 30 with 20 inner spokes at the rim. The distance the spokes protrude past the rim is 1 ˝”. I read somewhere that the 1983 and 1984 Eldo’s came with the infamous 30 spoke wheels as an option. That Cragar manufactured these wheels for Cadillac. The double rim feature was a necessity for FWD applications and received an outer rim trim ring. I’ve tried but these wheels will not fit my 83 Eldorado. They do fit my 90 Seville. I doubt they are swangers or 84’s but could they be Cragar Stars? Did Cadillac offer them as an option in 1990? Are they original Caddy or aftermarket? Come on, I’m challenging all you Caddy buff’s out there to solve this mystery.:bonkers:

OffThaHorseCEO
07-18-09, 07:25 PM
oops, didnt read your last post before i replied...mybad

83CADMAN
08-03-09, 05:28 PM
I guess none of you caddy experts have seen this type of wheel on a 90's era FWD Cadillac.

83CADMAN
11-19-09, 03:23 PM
Are they original Caddy or aftermarket? Come on, I’m challenging all you Caddy buff’s out there to solve this mystery.:bonkers:

Anyone?????
I'm still in the dark about these wheels.:banghead: