Weight Comparison Between Aluminum And Steel 15 Inch Trailer Wheels

Updated 05/22/2015 | Published 05/21/2015

Products Featured in This Question

Sendel Aluminum Mod Trailer Wheel - 15" x 6" Rim - 6 on 5-1/2

(213)

$146.92

Dexstar Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel - 15" x 6" Rim - 6 on 5-1/2 - White Powder Coat

(2334)

$70.95

Vesper Steel Modular Trailer Wheel - 16" x 6" Rim - 6 on 5-1/2 - Silver

(1021)

$99.85

Question:

Hi, Im comparing this wheel vs a basic steel version you have and was wondering if you could give me the weight difference. The reason I ask is that it will be a spare and carried on the toungue and Im looking to shed as much weight as possible. Thanks

asked by: Travis F

Expert Reply:

I pulled 3 different wheels from our warehouse and weighed them on our scale for you.

The Aluminum HWT Mod Trailer Wheel, part # AM22646 weighs 15.8 lbs. This has a pilot hole that measures 4.25 inches.

I pulled a couple steel wheels as well. The Taskmaster Steel Modular Trailer Wheel, part # TA73VR weighs 16.2 lbs. This also has a pilot hole that measures 4.25 inches.

The Dexstar Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel, part # AM20532 weighs 17.15 lbs. This wheel has a pilot hole that measures 4.27 inches.

All three wheels are 15 x 6 inch rims with a 6 on 5-1/2 bolt pattern.

As you can see, the aluminum wheel is lighter than the steel wheels, but not by much.