Looking For Rims For 30 Year Old Utility Trailer

Updated 10/27/2025 | Published 02/27/2025

Question:

I HAVE A 30 YEAR UTILITY TRAILER NEED TIRE 205/75/15 WITH RIM WHICH HAS 3 7/8 DIA HOLE IN CENTER AND 5 7/16 HOLE ON 4 1/8 BOLT CIRCLE.

asked by: Ron H

Expert Reply:

Hey Ron, thanks for reaching out. I can tell you right off the bat that there are no wheels available that match you specs. All of our 15" wheels will have either a 3.19" pilot hole with a 5 lug pattern, or a 4.25" pilot hole with 6 lug pattern.

The 5 lug wheels will be either 5 on 4-1/2", or 5 on 5". Then the 6 lug wheels are all 6 on 5-1/5". A 4-1/8" bolt pattern is not something commonly used for trailers. A lot of older trailers use parts that are now obsolete, and it sounds like this is the case with your trailer. Parts for this thing are just not going to be readily available.

The next step would be to look at replacing your hubs with something more modern. The problem you run into with these older trailers is the search for new wheels leads you to a search for new hubs. Then you may find your axle is not compatible with modern hubs, so now you are looking at a whole new axle, along with new hubs and wheels. This is often the case with older trailers. You are likely going to have to either replace the spindles, or replace the axle entirely.

If you want to look into a new axle just leave a reply below and let me know. I would need to know stuff like what weight capacity and hub face length you need.

expert reply by: Jesse M

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Jesse M.

10/27/2025

Hey Ron, did you end up checking into new hubs or an axle for your trailer? Knowing what route you took could really help others working with older setups like yours.