trailer wheel conversion ?????
 

Does anybody make a 5 lug 4 1/2 bolt circle in a 16 inch rim ???? Want to put heavy duty 16 inch tires on my trailer and looking for an easy way to do it WITHOUT buying new hubs for $85 each plus the wheels and tires----Any body done this or have any ideas on how to do it???? Thanx comp 387

Re: trailer wheel conversion ?????
 

I don't believe anyone does. 5 lug is generally used on a 3500 pound axle. 6 lug is generally used on a 5000 pound axle. If you post on dragraceresults.com ask this question of Kenny Anderson....he is a dealer in Florida and has lots of knowledge.

Re: trailer wheel conversion ?????
 

Thanx will look into that---Comp 387

Re: trailer wheel conversion ?????
 

Someone told me there was a jeep wheel that would work I just can't remember who or what kind.
Chip

Re: trailer wheel conversion ?????
 

You will like it. Now, big trucks don't move me around when passing or meeting them. Tows like a different trailer. I'm told the 6 lug hubs will fit the 3500 axles. Don't know that for sure, mine already had 6 lug wheels.

Re: trailer wheel conversion ?????
 

Ed is your trailer rated 10,000 pounds?

Re: trailer wheel conversion ?????
 

There is a Ford wheel that will work. It is off a Lincoln LSC. Mid 80's I think. It is a forged Al wheel.
I have used them with great success even with a G rated tire.

Re: trailer wheel conversion ?????
 

Fed 387,

You need to go to Parts For Sale on the bottom of this site... Someone is asking about buying 16" - 6 lug rims.... Joe Tueton says that Dexter carrys a 16" a 5 lug standard wheel... Check it out............

Re: trailer wheel conversion ?????
 

Check this web site out for the LS wheel

http://www.detroitwheelandtire.com/?...FSAgDQodMlkXJw

Re: trailer wheel conversion ?????
 

I don't think so. The axles of a 5200 and 6000 are the same, the hubs with interchange between them, but not a 3500 5 lug axle. I do believe you can go to a trailer parts dealer and buy 6 lug to fit a 3500 axle.