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Title: Saber wheels
Post by: jamesmundstock on December 24, 2024, 09:55:25 AM
First Merry Christmas. I would like to know in 1955, if you ordered the saber wheel option on a Coupe deVille, was the spare in the trunk also a saber wheel? I think it was but I want to verify it from an expert. Thanks in advance for the reply.
Title: Re: Saber wheels
Post by: Cadillac Jack 82 on December 24, 2024, 12:11:05 PM

When I had my 55 I had a spare.  Only makes sense to have 5.  The one thing it wouldnt have is a spare cap...but thats up to the buyer to decide.
Title: Re: Saber wheels
Post by: Lexi on December 24, 2024, 12:54:12 PM
Quote from: jamesmundstock on December 24, 2024, 09:55:25 AMFirst Merry Christmas. I would like to know in 1955, if you ordered the saber wheel option on a Coupe deVille, was the spare in the trunk also a saber wheel? I think it was but I want to verify it from an expert. Thanks in advance for the reply.

The 1955 Cadillac Data Book says that Sabres were sold in sets of 5. I assume that at least 4 had the center caps, but not sure if the spare came with it's own cap or not. Anyone know? Clay/Lexi
Title: Re: Saber wheels
Post by: kudims on January 01, 2025, 06:57:46 PM
Quote from: Lexi on December 24, 2024, 12:54:12 PMThe 1955 Cadillac Data Book says that Sabres were sold in sets of 5. I assume that at least 4 had the center caps, but not sure if the spare came with it's own cap or not. Anyone know? Clay/Lexi

All 5 in my case have center caps
Title: Re: Saber wheels
Post by: David King (kz78hy) on January 07, 2025, 03:58:02 PM
Master Parts list shows 5 wheels and 4 center caps being used.
Title: Re: Saber wheels
Post by: Lexi on January 07, 2025, 04:11:03 PM
That would make sense as if there was a 5th center cap intended for the stowed spare, would that not interfere with the removal of the hold down nut which secures the wheel in the trunk storage space? So no cap would be necessary, but to use the one off of the changed wheel? I should look into this more. Clay/Lexi