Wire Wheels 101 - Hot Wires: Part I
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Made by Kelsey Hayes, it's no surprise that the dimples in the Caddy wire's hub point inward. It's pretty easy to identify a real Caddy wheel; in contrast to earlier Ford-type wheels or aftermarket Caddy wheels, the original hub has a gentle "bell" to it. According to Jimmy, of the two wheels the Caddy is the most vulnerable to hub cracks and spoke breakage and it's a matter of when, not if, the wheels will need rebuilding. Being a Cadillac wheel, it naturally has a 5x5 bolt pattern. View Related Article
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