Looking for a Spare Tire and Wheel for my 20 Year Old Flatbed Trailer
Updated 12/01/2025 | Published 10/29/2025
Question:
I ordered a wheel and tire to use a a spare for my 20 yr old 5x8foot flatbed trailer and the rim that I received is not correct. Lug holes are 1/4inch too close together. How do I order the correct size?
asked by: Jim D
Expert Reply:
Hey, Jim!
More than happy to help here. I wasn't able to find any orders under your email that you gave me so I'm not sure if you ordered from us or else where. If everything is original on the trailer I would want to confirm what your bolt pattern is. Since I don't know what bolt pattern you ordered originally, knowing that info will help a lot.
I've gone ahead and linked some information below to be able to help you determine what your bolt pattern is. Once you know, you can just leave a comment below.
Look forward to hearing back from you!
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Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 3,500-lb Axles - 5 on 4-1/2
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Gwendolyn Y.
12/1/2025
Hey Jim, were you able to measure the bolt pattern on your trailer wheel? Once you had that info, did you find a rim that matched correctly? Knowing what worked could help others trying to replace wheels on older trailers.