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• How Can Offset be Determined for Trailer Tires on a Trailer
  I do have a solution for you but we don't recommend using a spacer as that will cause your wheel to sit at a different location on your lugs. The offset of a wheel can be determined by measuring from the mounting surface of the wheel (where it mounts to your hub) to the inside and outside beads once the wheel has been removed from your trailer. The difference of these measurements tells you what your offset is. Most trailer tires have an offset of zero but if your wheel has a negative...
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• Can Trailer Wheels be Used on Vehicle
  No, the wheels we sell are specifically intended for trailer applications and are not suitable for use on a vehicle, even if the bolt pattern matches. Trailer wheels differ in their amount of offset, which is the placement of the actual tire tread relative to the wheel center line. Trailer wheels often have no offset while vehicle wheels can have the offset required to correctly position the tire in the wheel well. Use only vehicle wheels on a vehicle and use only trailer wheels on a trailer. I...
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• Replacement Wheel and Tire For a 1965 Shasta Compact 13' Travel Trailer
  The information I could find shows the 1965 Shasta Compact 13 would have come with 14" wheels like the Dexstar Conventional Steel Wheel # AM20304. The tire size at the time would have been a F78-14 which would be a Castle Rock ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire # LHCK201 with todays sizing. The conventional steel wheel will allow for a Baby Moon Wheel Cover # AM90086 in keeping with the retro look of the Shasta. Be sure to check the fitment in the event any of the running gear on your trailer...
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• Looking For 14" Wheel That Can Be Used With Baby Moon Hubcaps
  Hello Svelan, thanks for getting in touch. We do have an option for you. The Dexstar Conventional Steel Wheel # AM20334 is a white 14" rim with a 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern. It can be used with the Americana Baby Moon Trailer Wheel Center Cap # AM90086 which will look great if you are going for the white wall/throwback appearance. We can also do the wheel in black # AM20304 if you prefer that. Please just confirm that your trailer uses the standard 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern. If there is...
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• Wheels That Can Take Baby Moon Hub Caps For A 1967 Airstream Caravel
  Cool camper Mitchell! Are you doing a full restore job or just getting some new wheels for it? Anyway, we do have some wheel options that can take Baby Moon Hub Caps # AM90086 and I have them listed below: Dexstar Conventional Steel Wheel with Offset - 15" x 6" Rim - 5 on 4-1/2 - Black # AM20504 Dexstar Conventional Steel Wheel with Offset - 14" x 5-1/2" Rim - 5 on 4-1/2 - Black # AM20304 Dexstar Conventional Steel Wheel with Offset - 14" x 5-1/2" Rim - 5 on 4-1/2 - Blue # DEX39FR Dexstar...
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• Choosing a Trailer Rim with Positive Offset to Increase Side Clearance
  Narrower tires and rims will certainly help you pick up some side clearance for fitting your boat trailer into your garage. A wheel with positive offset will also help by shifting the wheel's center closer to the trailer frame. Since you have 1-1/2-inches of extra clearance between the tires and trailer frame, 0.5-inch positive offset rim # AM20304 will give you a total of 1-inch additional clearance (1/2-inch on each side). Be sure to use only special trailer (ST) type tires on your boat...
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• Which 14" Trailer Wheels Can Use Hub Caps?
  Hi Mike! The Dexstar Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel - 14" x 5-1/2" Rim - 5 on 4-1/2 - White Powder Coat # AM20352 can use something like the Lionshead Trailer Wheel Center Cap w/ Snap-In Plug - 3.19" Pilot - Stainless Steel # LHCS102-SI60C, but there isn't a true hub cap for it. For something like the Americana Baby Moon Trailer Wheel Center Cap - Chrome-Plated Steel - Qty 1 # AM90086, you will want to pick between the three options I have listed below: Dexstar Conventional Steel Wheel with...
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• Can The Dexstar Conventional Steel Wheel # AM20304 Be Used On A 1963 Ford Fairlane
  The wheels we carry are designed for trailer use but if the specifications of the wheel align with the specs needed for the vehicle then you could still technically use them. The Dexstar Conventional Steel Wheel # AM20304 you referenced is a 14" diameter x 5-1/2" wide wheel with a 2.62" pilot hole and +0.5" offset. It requires a 1/2"-20 stud size and 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern. The 2,200lb capacity of the wheel would be more than enough to handle the weight of the vehicle. I recommend verifying...
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• 14 Inch Trailer Wheels With an Offset
  Yes there are! In fact, there are two - the Dexstar Conventional Steel Wheel # AM20304 is a 14" wheel with a +0.5" offset and has a 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern and has a Black powder coat finish. The other option is the Dexstar # AM20334 which is exactly the same but has a White powder coat finish.
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• 14 Inch Diameter Trailer Wheel with 5-on-4-1/2 Inch Bolt Pattern and 2-5/8 Pilot Diameter
  Assuming that by 4.5 hole, you mean that your hub has a 5 lug on 4-1/2 inch bolt circle, we do indeed have a 14 inch diameter wheel that has a 2.62 (2-5/8) inch diameter pilot hole. The Dexstar 14 x 5-1/2 conventional steel wheel, part # AM20304 would work well for you. To confirm your bolt pattern, take a look at the FAQ article I've linked for you.
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• Availability of 14 inch Trailer Rim with Positive Offset
  The largest positive offset 14 inch trailer rim is the part # AM20304 which has a 1/2 inch positive offset. Most trailer wheels have a zero offset or right at zero since it helps distribute the load of the trailer on the wheel. This wheel also has a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern. I attached a review video for this wheel for you to check out as well.
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• 14 Inch Trailer Wheel and Tire that Can Use Baby Moon Hub Caps
  The baby moon hub caps such as # AM90086 only fit conventional steel wheels. For a 14 inch conventional steel wheel with a 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern use # AM20304. This wheel has a positive 1/2 inch offset which means the tire will sit 1/2 inch closer to the trailer than a regular, zero offset wheel. This and other information is covered in the video I have linked. For the tire alone in 205/75-14 I recommend the Provider # TR20514. A tire shop can mount the tire to the wheel for a nominal...
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• Baby Moon Cap For 14 Inch Wheel Application
  We do have baby moon caps that will fit a 14 inch wheel. The Americana Baby Moon Trailer Wheel Center Cap - Chrome-Plated Steel - Qty 1, # AM90086, will fit wheel sizes 13, 14, and 15 inch with 5 lug conventional trailer wheels. This cap will fit on the Dexstar Conventional Steel Wheel with Offset - 14" x 5-1/2" Rim - 5 on 4-1/2 - Black, # AM20304. I cannot confirm whether or not this cap will work with a bearing buddy, but I can tell you it measures 2-11/16 inches from the inside center...
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• Baby Moon With 9-3/8 Inch Diameter Compatibility with Dexstar Conventional Steel Wheels
  The Dexstar Conventional Steel Wheel with Offset - 14" x 5-1/2" Rim - 5 on 4-1/2 - Black # AM20304 you referenced is a conventional wheel that should work with most baby moons. We have baby moons # AM90086 that I can confirm as a fit that have a slightly smaller inner dimension of 9-1/4 inches. These are a fit for 13, 14, and 15 inch wheels. My contact at the manufacturer said he would be surprised if your baby moons don't fit because they should all be compatible, but we can't confirm...
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• What is the Backspacing of the 14" Dexstar Conventional Steel Wheel
  The backing spacing of the Dexstar Conventional Steel Wheel part # AM20304 is 3.25" plus the lip for a total of 3.50". The wheel is 5.50" wide with a .50" offset which is what you use to determine backspacing.
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• What Is The Back Spacing On The Dexstar 14 x 5-1/2 Inch Wheel # AM20304
  Per our Dexstar contact The Dexstar 14 x 5-1/2 Inch Wheel # AM20304 has a back spacing between the range of 3.32 inches to 3.44 inches, these will work on your 72 Plymouth Valiant if the measurement lines up. The wheel has a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern and has a weight capacity of 2,200 pounds. It has a black powder coat finish that is over a e-coated primer. I attached a review video link below.
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• How to Determine the Correct Replacement Trailer Wheel for a Little Guy 5x8 Silver Shadow
  Your trailer probably does have conventional steel wheels or otherwise regular trailer wheels. To determine which wheel is the correct one for your trailer you will need to look at a few things. First you will want to look at the size of the existing wheels. You will need to measure the diameter of the wheel and the width from bead seat to bead seat. The tire has to be removed for the width. I can also determine the size of the wheel if you can tell me the tire size. You will also need...
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• Availability of 14" Trailer Tire with Positive Offset
  The offset wheels we have for a 14" tire come from Dexstar and come in the following colors: - Black # AM20304 - White # AM20334 These only have a +0.5" offset though so they will be tucked in but may not be tucked in as much as your current tires are. I'm attaching some review videos for you to check out and reference.
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• Spare Tire and Wheel Recommendations for a Nitro Dual Axle Boat Trailer
  The 14 inch tire on your boat trailer is most likely a 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern. You will need a 14 inch wheel to match the other wheels on your trailer. I have included a link to an FAQ that shows how to measure for bolt pattern. The wheel that you referenced, # AM20504, is a 15 inch wheel and it has an offset which is not all that common. If you just want a wheel, # AM20352, is the most common. In the event that your wheels do have an offset, you would use # AM20304. For a standard...
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• 5 Lug Conventional Trailer Wheel to Fit Over Caliper and Rotor that's 13-1/2 inch in Diameter
  If you need 13-1/2 inches to fit over the brake calipers of your trailer you'd have to go to the 15 inch conventional trailer wheel part # AM20504 as the 14 inch version you mentioned wouldn't be large enough.
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• Recommended Wheels and Tires for 1965 Aristocrat Trailer
  The Dexstar Conventional Steel Wheel with Offset - 14" x 5-1/2" Rim - 5 on 4-1/2 - Black # AM20304 is the older style wheel with a capacity of 1,870 lbs. The benefit to these wheels is the option to use the baby moon caps # AM90086 for the classic styling. The Dexstar Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel - 14" x 5-1/2" Rim - 5 on 4-1/2 - White Powder Coat # AM20352 is pretty much the industry standard in style and function and what comes on most factory trailers. It has a capacity or 2,040 lbs. The...
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• Availability of 1-Inch Positive Offset 14-Inch Trailer Wheels
  You are correct that a wheel with positive offset moves the tire closer to the trailer. We do offer 14-inch wheels with positive offset but none has the 1-inch you are looking for. For example, we offer the Dexstar Conventional Black Steel 14-Inch Wheel with Offset # AM20304 but this has 1/2-inch of positive offset. You will also need to make sure you select a wheel with the appropriate bolt pattern; the part referenced above has a 5-on-4-1/2-inch bolt pattern. The link provided will let...
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• Needing 14 Inch Wheel With 5 on 4-1/2 Inch Bolt Pattern and 2-1/2 Inch Pilot Diameter
  A 14 inch trailer wheel with a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern will typically have a 3.19 pilot diameter, but we offer two exceptions that come pretty close to the 2-1/2 inch pilot you're looking for. The Dexstar Conventional Steel Wheel, part # AM20304 for black or # AM20334 for white both have a 2.62 inch pilot diameter. This isn't the exact pilot diameter you were looking for, but the wheel's pilot diameter only matters if you're needing a hub centric wheel. A hub centric wheel will use...
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• How to Allow Installation of Trailer Wheel Beauty Rings to Prevent Contact with Valve Stem
  Thank you for the photo showing the fit of your trailer's wheel beauty rings on the original and new conventional steel wheels. I do see that the valve stem on the wheel # AM20304 contacts the ring. This might be a case of the new wheel using a valve stem with a higher pressure rating, which could mean its diameter is larger and that could be why it is making contact with the trim ring. It could also be a case of the 50-year-newer wheel simply having a slightly different profile that causes...
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