How to Measure the Offset of a Trailer Wheel
Updated 08/04/2025 | Published 12/03/2019 >
Question:
HOW DO I MEASURE THE WHEEL OFFSET?
asked by: Mike
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Expert Reply:
It is likely your trailer wheel has a zero offset, because most trailer wheels do, but to measure the offset on a wheel like the Dexstar Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel # AM20750, all you'll need to do is remove the wheel and measure from where the wheel mounts to the hub to the inside bead and outside bead, with the difference being the offset.
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Dexstar Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel - 16" x 6" Rim - 8 on 6-1/2 - White Powder Coat
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Weston C.
8/4/2025
What about when measuring a dual wheel? You have a couple with a 5.35" or 5.5" offset, is this from centerline?