Replacement Wheels & Tires 1968 Holiday Rambler Travel Trailer With 15, 5 on 5-1/2 Bolt Pattern

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I need help please. I recently bought a 1968 Holiday Rambler travel Trailer and I barely made it home. One of the wheels at the valve stem is rusted all the way through and has let all the air out and won’t hold air. I’ve looked everywhere for a replacement wheel online to locally. I can’t find anything. I need your help. Please. What is on it is at 15 inch wheel with a bolt pattern of 5x5.5.

asked by: Kurt

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We carry one 15" wheel that have your 5 on 5.5" bolt pattern for your 1968 Holiday Rambler Travel Trailer.

Vesper Steel Modular Trailer Wheel # TA37RR

You can pair this wheel with the Karrier ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire Load Range C # AM10244 or D # AM10245. If you have a different size tire currently please let me know what size so I can find you the correct replacement tire.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Nichole

4/21/2025

Hi I have the same issue. I don't see this TA37RR rim om your site. Same size with a 4 center bore. Please advise do you sell this rim?

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Robin H.

5/6/2025

@Nichole I'm sorry to say it was discontinued at the beginning of the year.

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Answer 1

A larger trailer tire basically wins in every category like you mentioned. Less rolling resistance, less affected by bumps in road for smoother ride quality, and bearings/hub spins less so in theory less wear and tear. So as long as you have room for…

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Answer 2

For a 15" tire I recommend the Karrier ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range E Item #AM10303. Then for the wheel, you could go with the Dexstar Steel Mini Mod Trailer Wheel - 15" x 6" Rim - 5 on 4-1/2 - White Powder Coat, Item…

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Answer 3

Yes, we have exactly the wheel you need and it's the Dexstar Vintage Steel Wheel part #AM20395 which measures 15" diameter x 5" wide and uses a 4 on 9.44" bolt pattern. It's also made here in the USA. If you're also looking…

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Answer 4

Yes, the Dexstar Vintage Steel Wheel #AM20395 should work well for you. This is a 15 inch rim with a 4 on 9.44 inch bolt pattern like what you have.

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Answer 5

You can install different hubs with your preferred 5-on-4-1/2-inch bolt pattern on your existing Dexter axles so long as the new hubs use the same bearing set as the originals. This will ensure that the new hubs, such as Dexter #84545UC1-EZ that you…

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Answer 6

Thanks for the information on your trailer. For your axle with brakes I recommend the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 5,200-lb and 6,000-lb E-Z Lube Axles - 12" - 6 on 5-1/2 #AKHD-655-6-EZ-K if you have the spindles with the integrated grease…

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Answer 7

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 8

The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

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Answer 9

Since both a ST145/R12 size tire, like the Kenda Karrier S-Trail #AM10130, and a 5.30-12 size tire, like the Kenda K353 #AM10068, fit a 12 inch wheel, a ST145/R12 size tire can replace a 5.30-12 size tire. Keep in mind that these tires do have…

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Answer 10

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 11

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 12

Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same…

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