Which Trailer Tires Fit on the 15 x 5 inch White Spoke Trailer Wheel and What is the Backspacing

Updated 01/16/2012 | Published 01/13/2012

Products Featured in This Question

Dexstar Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel - 15" x 5" Rim - 5 on 4-1/2 - White Powder Coat

(2466)

$56.38

Karrier ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range C

(2246)

$125.03

Karrier ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D

(2246)

$142.27

Dexstar Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel - 15" x 6" Rim - 5 on 4-1/2 - White Powder Coat

(2466)

$61.17

Question:

What is the backspacing of this wheel? Also what is the range of tire widths that will fit on this wheel? Thank you

asked by: William B

Expert Reply:

The backspacing for the Dexstar Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel, # AM20422 is 3 inches, which provides zero inches offset. This means that the point where the wheel studs go through the wheel is centered in the 5 inch width of the wheel. A 5 inch wide wheel will measure approximately 6 inches overall width with the wheel lip.

This wheel is designed for 15 inch trailer tires up to 205/75-15, like the Karrier Radial Trailer Tire # AM10244. If you wanted to go with a larger tire like the Karrier Radial Trailer Tire, # AM10256, you would need to go with a 6 inch wide wheel like the Dexstar Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel, # AM20522, which also has a 0 offset.

We have some trailer tire and wheel information that I have linked for you to review. Most trailers require wheels with a 0 offset so the weight of the trailer is centered on the wheel and tire for increased capacity. Wheels with an offset should be avoided because they increase the stress on the trailer tire, axle and suspension components.

expert reply by: Robert G