Can 14.5 Mobile Home Wheels be Easily Changed Out to 15 Inch Standard Wheels
Updated 11/04/2013 | Published 10/31/2013
Question:
Can I change wheel sizes on my trailer? Instead of 14.5 can I get a 15 wheel that will fit on the hubs? mobile home wheels
asked by: John D
Expert Reply:
In order to change from a 14.5 to a 15 wheel on your mobile home you will need to know your bolt patten. (I have attached a FAQ article that covers how to determine bolt hole patterns). There is a chance that your mobile home has a standard bolt pattern which will make changing easy.
If you do find you have a standard bolt pattern, you may be able to find a wheel that will match up with your hub. I have attached 15 inch tire/wheel options in both bias ply and radial for you.
If you find that your mobile home wheels are not standard, at this time, the only way to change your mobile home wheels from a 14.5 to a standard 15 is to replace the axle on your mobile home.
Mobile home axles are made for a one time use which means that finding replacement parts is going to be extremely difficult if at all. Mobile home tires and wheels are not intended to be repaired or used more than once.
Upgrading to a larger, standard size tire is an awesome idea however, you will find that trailer wheels are not compatible with the hubs on your mobile home axle because the bolt holes will not match up. Then if you look into replacing the hubs you will find that the replacement hub/drums are not compatible with the spindles of the mobile home axle, and so on.
Your best bet for the long run from the safety and availability of replacement parts standpoint would be to replace the mobile home axles with trailer axles.
The Kenda # AM10327 that you originally referenced is just a replacement 14.5 mobile home tire without the wheel.
