Can I Use My Ford Ranger Tire and Wheels on the Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes 6 on 5 1/2"?

Updated 02/11/2026 | Published 02/05/2026

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Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes - Easy Grease - 6 on 5-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 89" Long - 5,200 lbs

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$580.30

Rambler ST235/80R16 Trailer Tire with Silver Vesper Mod Wheel - 6 on 5-1/2

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Question:

Good Morning. I want to buy two E75sr. But i have a question. In Colombia, those wheels that you sell arent commercial, so does a Ford Ranger wheel fit with the axle?

asked by: Juan S

Expert Reply:

Hello Juan,

Thanks for writing in.

Ford Ranger wheels can often work with the # E75SR axle because they usually share the same 6 on 5-1/2 inch bolt pattern. Many Ranger wheels are also 16 inches in diameter, which falls right into the size range that axle is designed for. From a basic fitment standpoint, that makes them a possible option.

That said, using vehicle wheels on a trailer can introduce a few extra variables. Things like center bore size, wheel offset, and load rating all need to be checked carefully. In some cases, additional parts such as hub-centric rings may be needed to make sure the wheel is properly centered, and those are not something we carry. It can absolutely be done, but it does add a bit of guesswork and extra steps.

If you want a solution that is guaranteed to work with the axle and removes all of those concerns, I would strongly recommend going with four Rambler ST235/80R16 Trailer Tires with Silver Vesper Mod Wheels, # TA68GR. These wheels are built specifically for trailer use, have the correct 6 on 5-1/2 inch bolt pattern, the proper center bore, the correct offset, and the load rating needed for the # E75SR axle. Everything is already matched and designed to work together.

What kind of trailer are these axles going on, and what do you mainly haul with it in Colombia?

expert reply by: Kate F

Bruce

2/11/2026

I really like these ales on my trailer. I will not comment on the Ranger wheels since I have not used them for any of my applications. I bought used wheels from a man that pulled them off of his trailer to do an upgrade. I suggest measuring the Inside diameter of the bore on the ranger wheels and compare them to the dimensions E Trailer can provide for you. The Bolt circle should be good. Good luck