What Pilot Hole Size Do The 4.80/4.00-8 Trailer Wheels Typically Have?

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What is the hub dimension of the 4.80-8 wheels? Are they 2.5 or 2.75 roughly?

asked by: Lawrence F

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Expert Reply:

Hey Lawrence, thanks for reaching out. That actually depends what bolt pattern the wheel has. The 8" wheels with a 4-lug pattern generally have the smaller 2.5" pilot hole, while the 8" wheels with a 5 lug pattern are generally the larger 2.8" pilot.

For example, the Kenda 4.80/4.00-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel - 4 on 4 # AM30040 has a 2.5" pilot hole.

The Kenda 4.80/4.00-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 # AM30020 has the 2.8" pilot.

Are you needing some new 4.80/4.00-8 tires and wheels for your trailer? What is our hub bolt pattern?

expert reply by: Jesse M

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Kenda 4.80/4.00-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel - 4 on 4 - Load Range C
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Answer 1

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 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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 5

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Answer 6

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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Answer 7

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 10

I apologize for any confusion on what the proper torque specs are for 1/2 inch lug nuts on trailer wheels. I attached a picture of a chart to the right that details what the proper torque specs are for a trailer wheels lugs based on lug size, wheel…

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Answer 11

Hey Clarence. There's no way to look at a tire or wheel and tell if it's a 5 on 4-1/2 or a 5 on 5 but you can take a real quick measurement to figure it out. If you'll look at the picture below you'll see a wheel with a red line on…

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Answer 12

Hello Jason, thanks for reaching out. Yes, the Kenda Karrier KR53 ST205/75R15 tire with 15" black aluminum wheel #KE58JV does come balanced from the factory. Trailer tire and wheel assemblies are balanced by matching the tire’s high and low…

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