Can Trailer Wheel be Replaced with Wheel that Has Larger Pilot Diameter

Published 08/18/2017

Question:

I have at trailer that has st205/65 10 E with the center bore of 2.81.could I use st145/r12 E with a center bore of 3.195? Thank you

asked by: Wayne

Expert Reply:

Yes, you can go with a wheel and tire that has a larger pilot diameter like the part # AM31202 which has a pilot diameter of 3.19 inch.

As long as your current wheel is held on with lug nuts and not lug bolts you can use a wheel with a larger pilot diameter as the wheel centers on the lugs. If you have wheel bolts instead you'd have to match the pilot diameter exactly since the wheel centers on that.

expert reply by: Jameson C