Are Dexstar Trailer Wheels Tube and Tubeless Compatible

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is this rim both tubeless and tube compatible?

asked by: Eric R

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Expert Reply:

Hey Eric, all of the trailer wheels we carry including the part # AM20353 that you referenced only work with tubeless tires. We don't have anything that works with tubes. Have you been running a tube setup currently?

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Jameson C.

10/27/2025

Hey Eric, did you end up switching to a tubeless setup for your trailer wheel? Knowing how that worked out could help others thinking about the same change.

Answer 1

Do you see the three raised bumps on the center circle section of your wheel? That's where a baby moon like the part #AM90086 fits over. You need to measure that diameter. If it's right at 9-1/4 inch this cover is what you'd need.

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Answer 2

Hey Tom! I would love to help you with your restoration project but all we have are trailer tires. The Dexstar Conventional Steel Wheel w/ +0.5" Offset - 16" x 6" Rim - 8 on 6-1/2 - item #AM20766 get used all the time for projects like…

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Answer 3

Yes, it will Beau. The Dexstar Conventional Steel Wheel w/ +0.5" Offset - 16" x 6" Rim - 8 on 6-1/2 item #AM20766 has the lip built into it to work with a 12" Diameter Baby Moon Hubcap like item #PX1309SS. What kind of vehicle or…

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Answer 4

The Dexstar Conventional Steel Wheel #AM20766 will accept the Phoenix USA Baby Moon Hubcap #PX1309SS without modification. This hub cap is stainless steel so it will not flake or peel like some chrome hub caps.

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Answer 5

Hello Cory. The Dexstar Conventional Steel Wheel #AM20758 is meant to be used with a tubeless trailer tire. Virtually all trailer tires/wheels made these days are tubeless.

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Answer 6

Hey Scott, the trailer wheel part #DEX69FR that you referenced is designed to be used with the standard trailer wheel lug nut size of 1/2-20 like our part #LHLR103. This is the most common lug nut size.

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Answer 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

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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