Looking For 6-Lug Wheel With 5-3/16" Bolt Pattern For Old Homemade Trailer From 1970s
Updated 12/22/2025 | Published 10/27/2024
Question:
I have an old flatbed trailer that I made in 1977 from an older chassis of a house trailer likely from the 1950s or older. The rims have 6 bolts with a pilot of about 4 1/4 and a hole pattern of about 5 3/16. At one time I remember searching for a pair of wheels and found that hay wagon wheels from the local farm dealer fit. At this point I have all four wheels very badly rusted and would like to replace all of them with new tires as well. I did not see anything matching the hole pattern on your site. Please advise.
asked by: John W
Expert Reply:
Hello John, thanks for getting in touch. We do carry a lot of 6 lug wheels, but nothing with a 5-3/16" bolt pattern. All of our 6 lug wheels have the standard 6 on 5-1/2" bolt pattern like the # AM20535 which is universal for 6 lug trailer wheels. A lot of older trailers use parts that are now obsolete, and it sounds like this is the case with your wheels. You may be able to find something used/secondhand, but we do not offer anything compatible. The best solution I can offer would be to have a welder attach new spindles for you, or replace the axle entirely with something more modern.
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Dexstar Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel - 15" x 6" Rim - 6 on 5-1/2 - Silver Powder Coat
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- 15 Inch
- 6 on 5-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
- Dexstar
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Jesse M.
12/22/2025
Hey John, were you able to find a solution for your old flatbed trailer wheels? Knowing what route you took—whether replacing the axle or finding used rims—could help others working with older trailers too.