Comparing Spoke and Mod Trailer Wheels

Updated 03/12/2024 | Published 02/28/2016

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Tamarack ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire w/15" Silver Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - LR C - Bead Balanced

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$157.93

Westlake ST225/75R15 Trailer Tire with Silver Mod Wheel - 6 on 5-1/2

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$255.24

Question:

What is mod wheel and how is it diff than reg wheel.

asked by: Todd

Helpful Expert Reply:

Mod wheels such as the one in tire and wheel combo # LHACK121 have the distinctive round holes. A "regular" trailer wheel on the other hand has more triangle shaped holes and is referred to as a "spoke" wheel. Take a look at # LHAW124 as an example. So basically you are looking at an appearance difference. I have included links to video reviews of both for you.

expert reply by: Michael H

Charles

3/10/2024

Michael, Is the hole measurement distance the same on the 5 Lug modular rim and the 5 Lug spoke rim?

Mike L.

3/12/2024

@Charles Are you speaking of the holes for the wheel studs or the round holes in the mod wheel and the triangular spoke holes of the spoked wheel? In a 15 inch wheel, the mod wheels typically have 10 holes while the spoked wheels have 8.