Can You Mix Steel and Aluminum Wheels On A 5th Wheel RV?

Updated 04/02/2021 | Published 04/01/2021

Question:

Can I run 3 aluminum wheels and 1 steel wheel on a 5th wheel RV? Thank you

asked by: Tim

Helpful Expert Reply:

As long as the tire size used on the steel and aluminum wheels is the same, and the load rating on each wheel is enough for the weight of your RV you will not have any issues mixing steel and aluminum trailer wheels.

The problems start to appear when mixing different tire sizes that have different overall heights and can cause issues with excess heat in the tires and premature wear.

expert reply by: Samuel C