trailer wheel conversion ?????

FED 387 · 06-30-2009, 11:33 AM

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

7820 · 06-30-2009, 01:42 PM

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.

FED 387 · 06-30-2009, 02:13 PM

Thanx will look into that---Comp 387

THE LEGEND · 06-30-2009, 02:42 PM

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

Ed Wright · 06-30-2009, 03:50 PM

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.

7820 · 06-30-2009, 04:12 PM

Ed is your trailer rated 10,000 pounds?

Mike Graham · 06-30-2009, 04:29 PM

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.

Dave Ribeiro · 06-30-2009, 04:33 PM

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............

BlueOval Ralph · 06-30-2009, 05:33 PM

Check this web site out for the LS wheel

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

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Originally Posted by FED 387

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

bobby · 06-30-2009, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Wright

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.

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.

06-30-2009, 11:33 AM	#1
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,420 Likes: 529 Liked 333 Times in 180 Posts	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

06-30-2009, 01:42 PM	#2
7820 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 201 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	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.

06-30-2009, 02:13 PM	#3
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,420 Likes: 529 Liked 333 Times in 180 Posts	Re: trailer wheel conversion ????? Thanx will look into that---Comp 387

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THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	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

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Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	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. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

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7820 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 201 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: trailer wheel conversion ????? Ed is your trailer rated 10,000 pounds?

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Mike Graham Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 410 Likes: 1 Liked 341 Times in 67 Posts	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.

06-30-2009, 04:33 PM	#8
Dave Ribeiro VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Williamsburg, Va.---USA Posts: 1,827 Likes: 1,612 Liked 56 Times in 27 Posts	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............ __________________ Dave Ribeiro 1033 STK