Replacement 15-Inch 5-on-4-1/2-Inch Trailer Wheels For Older Utility Trailer

Published 12/08/2015

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Question:

I have an older converted tent trailer which is now a utility trailer Im having a tough time finding replacement rims which are 15.600 and has a 4inch pilot hole 5 on 4 1/2. Looking for new rims and tires X 2 and possible spare tire. Thanks

asked by: Mark L

Helpful Expert Reply:

Thank you for including a photo of your older trailer wheel for which you are seeking replacements.

In your required 15 x 6 rim size and 5-on-4-1/2-inch bolt pattern we have no wheels or wheel/tire combinations with a 4-inch pilot hole. I checked every such item we offer. All 15-inch wheels with a 5-on-4-1/2 bolt pattern that we offer have a pilot hole diameter of either 2.62-, 3.19- or 3.31-inches. All of these 15-inch rims are shown on the linked page.

The domed nature of your wheel indicates a high degree of positive offset, meaning that the wheel has that dome to allow for clearance on the other side of the wheel, to provide room for braking or suspension components that would interfere with a standard zero-offset wheel. Even if we did have a wheel with the 4-inch pilot hole it would not have nearly this amount of offset. The only wheels with a near-4-inch pilot hole will have a 6-on-5-1/5 bolt pattern and will likely be 16-inch or larger.

I think your best bet is to swap your axle and install new brakes, hubs, etc. You'll need to find the axle's weight rating, usually found on a plate or sticker on the axle beam itself, and also measure its hub-face-to-hub-face dimension and the distance between its spring centers. Please see the linked image as a guide; this example shows an 89-inch axle with 74-inch spring spacing. I also linked our main page for axle beams, complete axle kits and for the Timbren axle-less suspension systems. Just as an example, some 7K-rated kits can be fitted with electric brakes # 23-106 and # 23-105 and galvanized hub assembly # 8-219-50UC3-EZ. Axle-less suspensions can give you better ground clearance and a lower deck height if desired. I linked our main page for trailer axles.

Once you know your axle capacity, hub face dimension and spring center dimension feel free to let me know and I will be glad to work with you to find you a suitable axle, brakes, hubs and tires.