Can You Use Larger Pilot Hole Diameter on 15 Inch Trailer Wheel w/ 6 on 5-1/2 Bolt Pattern

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I have an 1976 Airstream Land Yacht. My 15 rims have a 3.65 pilot diameter with .625 valve stem hole. My 2020 GMC 2500 trailer TPMS are to small. Can i use a tire rim with a 4.27 or 4.29 pilot diameter. I have seen them with a 0.453 valve stem that would work. The rim I need needs to be 15 -5.5 6 lugs

asked by: Darryl H

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Yes, you can switch from to a 15 inch wheel with a larger pilot hole diameter than what you currently have, so long as you go with a lug-centric wheel. Those are the most common (by far) and that just means the wheel centers and mounts to your hub's lugs as opposed to the hub bore.

So you can go with any of the following, which all have a 4.27" pilot hole diameter and 0.453" valve stem hole diameter:

- Dexstar Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel - 15" x 6" Rim - 6 on 5-1/2 - White Powder Coat # AM20532

- Dexstar Steel Mini Mod Trailer Wheel - 15" x 6" Rim - 6 on 5-1/2 - Silver Powder Coat # AM20539

- Dexstar Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel - 15" x 6" Rim - 6 on 5-1/2 - Silver Powder Coat # AM20535

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

To find the correct replacement wheel you'll need to first know the bolt pattern. The first step in determining your wheel bolt pattern is counting how many bolts (or lugs) your wheel has. Typically this will be 4, 5, 6, or 8. Next, you'll…

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Answer 3

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

The two sizes you mentioned are pretty similar and fit many of the same 15 inch wheels. The 205/75-15 fits rim widths of 5 inch to 6 inch whereas the 225/75-15 fits widths that are 5 inch to 6-1/2 inch. The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is 28.4…

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Answer 9

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 10

The #84 spindle is just a common way to identify the spindle dimensions typically used for 3,500 lb axles. So instead of listing out the parts, people can just say they have #84 spindles and it's easier to know what fits it. The CE Smith Trailer…

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

Hey Mark, since we know your 2022 Imagine 2400BH trailer has 3,500 lb axles the correct bearing kit would be the part #TMK52VR. Bearing replacements are all based on the axle capacity of the trailer. Are you looking to have a spare set on hand or do…

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