Availability Of 5 On 4-1/4 Hubs And How To Measure A 5 Or 6 Lug Pattern

Updated 08/19/2025 | Published 09/19/2023

Question:

i have a utility trailer that needs a hub. it measures 4.25 between lug holes. is this correct ? i can only find 4.5 lug holes.

asked by: Jerry W

Expert Reply:

I am not aware of any 5 or 6 lug hubs that have a 4-1/4" bolt spacing. We would definitely want to verify that you are measuring your bolt pattern correctly. The best way to measure a 5 lug pattern is to measure from the center of one hole, to the outside edge of the hole across from it. This will give you the true bolt pattern measurement. So if you measure 4-1/2" from the center to the outside edge, it is a 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern.

For a 6 lug wheel you can measure from the center of one hole, to the center of the hole across from it. I have linked our guide to measuring bolt patterns below. There is even a printable template in there if all else fails.

expert reply by: Jesse M

Anonymous

8/2/2024

It might be a metric hub. 5 on 108mm is roughly 4-1/4".

Christopher H.

8/19/2025

I have a 16ft. Tandem axle trailer with same rims . You won't find anything today to fit , as far as trailer wheels . Few years ago , early 2000's . Was all changed to 4 1/2 . The 4 1/4" is older , late 80's early 90's GM WHEELS . Cameron and S 10 . Wheels . Small Chevy pattern .