Recommended 13 Boat Trailer Wheel with 5 Lug Bolt Pattern

Updated 04/11/2023 | Published 04/10/2023

Products Featured in This Question

Steel Directional Trailer Wheel - 13" x 4-1/2" Rim - 5 on 4-1/2 - Chrome Finish

(95)

$102.22

Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel - 13" x 4-1/2" Rim - 5 on 4-1/2 - Galvanized Finish

(785)

$52.26

Question:

The inside of these wheels look to be missing a full chrome finish. Are these wheels actually recommended for boat trailer use? Seems like rust would be a problem.

asked by: Jeff P

Expert Reply:

We have all of our wheels marked under the "boat trailer" section since you can technically use any wheel for a boat trailer.

The Steel Directional Trailer Wheel # AM48VR will do okay at resisting rust but if that chrome finish ever chips any exposed steel will begin to rust, yes.

Your next best option is the Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel # AM20234 because it has a galvanized finish that will resist rust better than the chrome finish.

The best option to resist rust and corrosion is an aluminum wheel like the Hi-Spec Series S5 Trailer Wheel # AM22323HWT. Since aluminum doesn't rust you don't have to worry about that being an issue with this wheel, and is why I recommend going this route.

expert reply by: Jon G