Can 15 inch Wheels be Used with a 2,000-lb Trailer Axle
Updated 10/13/2017 | Published 10/12/2017
Question:
On most of your related posts, its suggested that 15 inch tires are not good for 2000lbs axles, and on your website Dexter 8-258BTUC1 there are 2000lbs hubs that are rated for 13-15 inch tires
asked by: Jim
Expert Reply:
It doesn't necessarily have to do with the axle-to-wheel size as much as it does the hub-to-wheel size. Most, but not all, hubs rated for a 2,000-lb axle are compatible with smaller wheel and usually have an 8" - 12" wheel range. As you found, sometimes that is not always the case. The part # 8-258BTUC1 that you referenced is compatible with 13" - 15" wheels that have a 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern.
If this hub fits your axle and your wheel is compatible with it then you can definitely use 15 inch wheels on a 2,000-lb axle.
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Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 2,000-lb Axles - 5 on 4-1/2
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Idler Hub
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- L44643 / L44643
- Standard Grade
- For 2000 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 13 Inch Wheel
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
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