Can You Use Wheels With 4.27 Pilot With 6k Axle

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I bought 3 6000lb dexter axles and I find the pilot diameter for the wheels is about 3.625. Can I use wheels with a 4.27 pilot or do I need the 3.625 pilot diameter wheels? thanks, brett

asked by: Brett R

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Hello Brett,

You can use wheels with a 4.27 pilot diameter like the Rambler ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire w/ 15" Vesper Black Mod Wheel # TA98GR with your 6k axles without issue.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Robin H.

1/19/2026

Hey Brett, how did the wheels with the 4.27 pilot diameter work out on your 6k Dexter axles? Knowing how they fit could help others sorting out the same size question.

Brett R.

1/20/2026

@RobinH The seem to work okay. The wheels hang on the studs. Haven't had it fully loaded yet but I don't expect any problems these are only 5200lb axles.

Brett R.

1/27/2026

@BrettR They are 6000lb axles though the trailer is only licensed for 15500lbs gross.

Answer 1

Hi Jeff; even if I had the year and model of your Forest River Wolf Den there is no way for me to look up the tire size. Take a look at the sidewall of your current tires. If they are marked 225/75R15 then the #TA98GR matches the tire size. The other…

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Answer 2

Sounds like you have a bit of corrosion on the brake output pin of the 7-way you have on your tow vehicle. Try cleaning the pin in the 5:00 position and should see that issue go away. When a trailer senses an amperage draw (which corrosion will…

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Answer 3

Hey Jim! The Taskmaster and Westlake tires, like the Taskmaster ST235/75R15 Off-Road #TA45RR and Westlake ST235/75R15 Off-Road #WST54FR you were looking at, are made in China. A lot of people tend to shy away from trailer tires made in China but…

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Answer 4

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 5

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 6

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 7

Hey Bryan, that's a good question. The pricing can definitely be misleading, but I wouldn't use it to judge the quality of the tire. A lot of that comes down to promotions, inventory, and whether you're looking at a tire by itself or…

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Answer 8

The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

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Answer 9

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 10

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Answer 11

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 12

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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