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This 12" x 4" wheel is made of sturdy steel with a galvanized finish that protects against rust and corrosion. It’s the kind of setup that holds up to moisture, road salt, and years of use without flaking or fading. The 8-spoke pattern gives it a clean, classic look that stays sharp after countless trips.
When you’re hauling serious weight, you want a wheel you can trust. This galvanized steel rim is rated for 1,250 lbs and meets Department of Transportation standards, so it’s built for real-world towing. The zero offset centers the load evenly on your hub for balanced performance under pressure.
Fitment is easy thanks to the common 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern, 3.19" pilot diameter, and standard 1/2"-20 wheel bolt size. It lines up cleanly with most standard hubs so you can mount it without hassle and get back on the road fast.
This wheel can pair with tires inflated up to 80 psi as long as you stay within its 1,250-lb limit. It’s compatible with high-pressure valve stems like part # AM20907, rated for up to 100 psi. That means you can match it with tires built for heavier loads or higher pressures and still maintain safe operating limits.
1. Count the lug holes
Look at the wheel hub or the back of the wheel and count how many lug holes there are(also called bolt holes).
Common configurations include: 4-lug, 5-lug, 6-lug and 8 lug
2a. For even lug counts (4-lug, 6-lug, 8-lug)
Measure from the center of one lug hole directly across to the center of the hole opposite it.
Common configurations: 4 on 4", 6 on 5.5", 8 on 6.5"
2b. For odd lug counts (5-lug)
Measure from the center of one lug hole to the outer edge of the hole directly across (not center-to-center since there's no directly opposite hole).
Common configurations: 5 on 4.5" (most popular), 5 on 5", 5 on 4.75", 5 on 5.5"
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Hello, everybody. This is Jeff at etrailer.com. Today we're gonna take a look at this Americana 12 inch by four inch Galvanized Spoke Steel Trailer Wheel with the five on four and a half inch bolt pattern. Now, this wheel is a nice, sturdy steel construction. You can see it as a multi-spoke pattern. And if you notice, it has the galvanized finish over the whole wheel, and that's to provide superior protection from rust and corrosion.
This is ideal for marine applications. This wheel is a high quality wheel, it does meet the Department of Transportation specifications. Now, if you notice, this wheel does not come with a center cap. If you do want one, we do sell those separately on our website. You just need to make sure to get a center cap that'll have the same diameter of this pilot hole right here, which is 3.19 inches.
A few measurements on this. If we measure the diameter, which is always measured inside the inside, so if we put this ruler on it, you can see there's your 12 inch measurement for the diameter. The width is the same way. It's bead seat to bead seat, so inside to inside, and there's your four inch width measurement. Now, the bolt pattern on this wheel is a five on four and a half inch bolt pattern.
If you wanted to measure that on a wheel like this that's an odd number of lugs, which is five lugs, what you'll want to do is you can pick any hole, let's say this one, and then you're gonna measure across to either one of these holes. But when you measure it, it's measured from the center of the starting hole to the furthest edge of whichever hole you measure to. So on this one, it'll measure four and a half inches, which means it's a five on four and a half inch bolt pattern. This wheel does use a lug size of a half inch by 20. And the last thing is the weight capacity on the wheel.
Weight capacity on this wheel is 1250 pounds. But that's gonna do it for the review on this Americana 12 inch by four inch Galvanized Spoke Steel Trailer Wheel with the five on four and a half inch bolt pattern.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
97% were satisfied with this product
3% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
Karl D.
9/1/2025
rims are still great after a year of use. no problems. multiple 1,000 mile round trips, and many 120 mile round trips of use.
Laura E.
11/30/2016
Thanks for your purchase and your feedback, Chris. Great news! We offer many E-rated tire and wheel combos at the following link:
Chris
11/25/2017
A year later the wheels, tires and whee4l nuts still look new. Every time I see them Im glad I spent the small extra amount they cost compared to the basic painted wheels. I feel the same way about the e-rated tires. After 7000 plus miles, they look like new and I know that they can handle the maximum load rating of the axle. I would also note that I had the wheels and tires balanced, which is add that having the wheels and tires balanced is key to their long-term performance.
Jonathan
10/1/2022
Just fine. No issues at all.
Sierra K.
6/8/2021
Thank you for your review. We do not mount any tires but we do have options available that come pre-mounted. I have attached some of your size:
Reggie
10/23/2023
Excellent product
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Mike L.
9/9/2026
We're glad we could help Richard, thank you!