Looking For Spare Rim And Tire For 1980s Boat Trailer
Updated 10/22/2025 | Published 04/10/2025
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Question:
I have a 1980s boat trailer and I am looking for a spare tire rim only. 4.80 x 12, 5 on 4 1/2 bolt pattern and center pilot diameter of approx. 2.80. Rim is attached with lug bolts. Thanks
asked by: Richard H
Expert Reply:
Hello Richard, thanks for reaching out. All of the trailer wheels we offer attach with lug nuts, so if you are needing one of those old style bolt-on wheels I am afraid we would not be able to provide anything like that. We do have some 12" 5 on 4-1/2" wheels but our would have a 3.19" pilot hole and they are all lug centric wheels intended for 1/2"-20 lug nuts. Like part # AM20134 for example.
It sounds like you might need new hubs to be able to use our wheel though.
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Kenda Karrier ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire with 12" Black Mod Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - LR D
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Radial Tire
- Load Range D
- 145/80-12
- 12 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
- Kenda
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Jesse M.
10/22/2025
Hey Richard, did you end up finding a wheel that fits your older trailer hubs? Knowing what solution worked could help others with those bolt-on style rims.