Common 5 Bolt Patterns for Trailer Wheels

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Arent the majority of the smaller trailer tires that use 5 lugs the same bolt pattern? 5 on 4 1/2 seems to be the most popular size.

asked by: Scott

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The most common 5 bolt pattern is 5 on 4-1/2. However, 5 bolt patterns also come 5 on 4-3/4, 5 on 5, and 5 on 5-1/2.

It is important to know the bolt pattern before you buy new wheels to ensure a proper fit. I have attached an article on how to determine the bolt pattern of your wheel for you.

expert reply by: Victoria B

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Answer 1

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 2

The Autowbrake #3430001 installs on the trailer side so you would generally just utilize the 7 way plug already on the trailer. We do recommend using a junction box to connect the Autowbrake wiring harness. We actually make an installation kit…

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Hydrastar has a slip-on style version of their 7k disc brake kit with the part #HSE7K-T1SO. You will also need idler hubs too like with the part #AKIHUB-865-7-1-EZ-K but you should note that we don't have any oil-bath idler hubs in this capacity.…

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Yes, the 6,000 Lb Trailer Axle Spindles have the same dimensions as the 7,000 Lb Trailer Axle Spindles so you can upgrade to the larger bolt pattern. The Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly part #AKHD-865-7-2-K with the Electric Trailer Brake Kit part…

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Answer 5

You actually should shoot for 4-1/2" of clearance between the top of your tire and the bottom of the fender well. This accounts for flex in your suspension. Unless 2,280 lbs is the GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) of your trailer then you need…

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We don't recommend using wheel spacers to give a wheel more backspacing for trailer frame clearance. The real solution you need is to go with a longer axle. Nearly all trailer wheels have either a zero offset or very close to a zero offset so…

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I have two options for you to raise your trailer and gain more clearance between the fender and tire. The most cost effective option would be to flip the axles with a Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Kit part #K71-384-00 or part #K71-385-00. That…

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If the inside of your trailer tire is rubbing against the frame on your trailer then you can either get a new trailer axle that has a larger hub-face measurement or get slightly smaller tires. The easier solution would be to swap out your tires for…

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The only real difference between using an integrated hub/rotor combo and a separate hub and rotor combo is that if something happens to the rotor and or hub on the separate hub/rotor, you can just replace the damaged component and not the entire…

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Answer 10

Since you are exceeding the trailer's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), the braking power is surely to be compromised. I would first recommend increasing the gain on your vehicle's brake controller. This will help to increase the braking…

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With the options being as limited as they are for the 5 on 5-1/2 bolt pattern, I do recommend changing to something more common, specifically the 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern. This is very widely available and it will not only give you more options for…

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We offer the Steel Solid Center Trailer Wheel part #AM20053. this has the 5 on 5.5" bolt pattern your are looking for. It is a 10" rim that is 6" wide. Check out the linked video on it. This is the only wheel that we have with that…

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