Recommended Wheels and Tires for 6 on 5-1/2 Inch Idler Hubs

Updated 09/25/2020 | Published 09/24/2020

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Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 6,000-lb Axles - 6 on 5-1/2 - Pre-Greased

(1487)

$86.88

Karrier ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire w/ 15" Modular White Wheel - 6 on 5-1/2 - Load Range D

(2876)

$202.21

Question:

I want to order 2 of the Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 6,000-lb Axles - 6 on 5-1/2 - Pre-GreasedItem # AKIHUB-655-6-K. Which tires and wheels would you recommend? Im putting these on EZY WHEELS HEAVY DUTY shipping container axles to be able to move a shipping container around a yard. They will not be moving very fast but I want it to hold the weight. ~3500lbs

asked by: Michael C

Expert Reply:

The Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 6,000-lb Axles - 6 on 5-1/2 - Pre-Greased # AKIHUB-655-6-K will work well with wheels like the Karrier ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire w/ 15" Modular White Wheel - 6 on 5-1/2 - Load Range D # AM32673 each of which are rated for 2,540 lbs.

You won't have any issues with speed on these as anything with that bolt pattern will be rated for highway speeds and the holding weight will be above what you need for the shipping container.

expert reply by: Jason S