How to Measure to Determine Wheel Bolt Pattern on 14 Inch Boat Trailer Wheel

Published 09/16/2010

Question:

I just purchased a used bass tracker boat with trailer, I am new to boating and know little about it. I want to put new wheels and tires on the trailer. The tire is 14 and it has a 5 hole bolt pattern, however, Im not sure if it is 4 3/4 or 4 1/2 dia of the bolt pattern. Can you help?

asked by: David L

Expert Reply:

All of the 14 inch Wheel and Tire combos we offer are for wheels with 5 on 4-1/2 bolt patterns.

To determine the bolt pattern on your existing wheels, simply measure from the CENTER of one bolt hole to the CENTER of the adjacent bolt hole. If this distance is 2-5/8 inches, you have a wheel with a 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern. If the distance is 2-3/4 inches, then the bolt pattern is 5 on 4-3/4.

You can see all of the 14 inch wheel and tire combos we offer by clicking on the link I have provided below. I have also included a link to an FAQ article on how to measure for bolt pattern.

expert reply by: Mike L