Is Wheel Pilot Hole Diameter Important When Selecting New Wheels for Pop-Up Camper
Updated 08/10/2015 | Published 08/08/2015
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REF: AM31202 I am ready to purchase AM31202. On my Rockwood pop-up camper the pilot hole on the original steel wheel is 2 11/16. The AM31202 is 3.19. How critical is pilot hole size?
asked by: David H
Expert Reply:
It is ideal to match up the pilot hole size of wheels with your existing hubs since the actual weight load on the wheel is intended to be supported both at the pilot hole and studs, and not just at the studs themselves. If the wheel's pilot hole is much larger than the hub requires then the full load on the wheel will be carried on the studs.
All of the 12-inch wheels with 5-on-4-1/2-inch bolt pattern that we offer (please see included link)have a 3.19-inch pilot hole diameter. Smaller 10-inch wheel/tire items like # AM3H480 have a 2.8-inch pilot hole diameter that is much closer to your original wheel and would likely present a better fit. This Kenda tire/wheel has a load capacity of 1,650-lbs at 90-psi, as compared to 1,220-lbs for the Kenda # AM31202 you referenced.
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Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Tire w/ 12" Galvanized Spoke Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - LR D
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- Tire with Wheel
- Radial Tire
- Load Range D
- 145/80-12
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- M - 81 mph
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Galvanized
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