Compatibility of Aluminum Trailer Wheel with Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly AKHD-865-7-2-K

Updated 06/11/2020 | Published 06/09/2020

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Provider ST235/80R16 Radial Tire w 16" Viking Aluminum Wheel - 8 on 6-1/2 - LR G - Black

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$464.55

Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 7,000-lb Axles - 12" Diameter - 8 on 6-1/2 - Pre-Greased

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Question:

I have a car trailer with 16 x 6 - 8 on 6.5 rims with 235 / 80 R16 tires. The rims have 5.12 inch center bores pilot diameters. I was interested in replacing the rims with aluminum rims but noice you have none with a center bore of 5.12 inches. Can I use 4.9 inch center bore rims? I purchased 4 of these from you guys. what is the pilot hole dimension required for the rims that I put on these. I see the pilot hole can be 4.88 inches or 4.9 inches or 5.12 inches. Which rims are compatible. I am interested in aluminum rims can you recommend some. I see them on your site but they have different requirements for pilot hole.

asked by: Brian W

Expert Reply:

If you had some extra space between the pilot hole and the center section of your older hub assemblies then you definitely could use an aluminum wheel with a 4.9" pilot like the Viking Series Valhalla Trailer Wheel # AX02665865HDBML.

Since you swapped out to 4 of the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # AKHD-865-7-2-K you will be able to use any of our aluminum wheels or wheel/tire combos which I have linked for you to check out. If you like the wheel that I mentioned above and you're needing to get new tires too then we have an excellent combo of part # A16RG8BML80 which includes that same wheel with the Provider ST235/80R16 Radial Tire which has a Load Range G (4,080 lbs at 110 psi) and an 81 mph speed rating.

expert reply by: Jon G