Difference Between Hubs Designed For 8-10 Wheels and Hubs Designed For 13-15 Wheels
Published 02/28/2020
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Question:
What is the difference in a hub for an 8, 10, or 12inch wheel and a hub for a 13, 14, or 15inch wheel?
asked by: Brian
Expert Reply:
The difference between a hub that fits a 8-10" wheel like part # 34822545BX and 13-15" wheels like part # AKIHUB-545-2-LFEZ-2K is normally the hub diameter but that is not always the case. Some hubs are designed for larger wheels because the diameter of the idler hub is larger.
Some manufacturers label their hubs to only be used with certain wheel sizes. The AKIHUB-545-2-LFEZ-2K hub that fits 13-15" wheels is 6.25" compared to Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 2,000-lb E-Z Lube Axles part # AKIHUB-545-2-G-EZ-2K which measures closer to 6".
The most important thing is making sure the axle capacity, bolt pattern, bearings/races/seals are the same as your existing hub to fit the spindle.
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Easy Grease Trailer Idler Hub for 2K Axles - 13" to 15" Wheels - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Idler Hub
- EZ Lube
- Pre-Greased
- L44649 / L44649
- 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
- etrailer
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