Author Topic: Rim size? (Read 1284 times)

baldspot · « **on:** June 23, 2005, 04:29:20 am »

I have a used wooden-box utility trailer (U-built? homemade?) that needs at least new tires. But while I'm at it I think why not new rims too, to make it look nicer. But the tire shop guy says he's never seen anythng like it, refering to the size and bolt pattern. It's not a 5 on 4 but a 5 on 5.5 or 5 on 6, or something. He says it must be a "specialty". What kind of vehicle are these rims from? They look rather large for my small plywood, 6'X 4' trailer.

capriracer · « **Reply #1 on:** June 23, 2005, 06:25:07 am »

A couple of thoughts:

You're going to have to be a bit more precise if you want a answer. The mischievious guy inside me wants to say - "It's off a truck." and let you guess which truck it is.

The second thing is to look for clues. Are there part numbers on anything? - like the brake hubs or the wheels. How about a tire size?

(Message edited by CapriRacer on June 23, 2005)

ktm525 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 23, 2005, 11:20:58 am »

Did you measure the lug spacing as detailed below?

how the bolt pattern is measured on a 4 or 5 lug wheel

"
4 Lug Measurement: From the center of one lug to the center of the opposite 5 Lug Measurement: From the center of one lug to the back of the lugs across from it at a perpendicular point "

There is some great info here:

http://www.rimstrader.com/info.htm

morty · « **Reply #3 on:** June 23, 2005, 05:00:29 pm »

Yah...it sounds like someone used an old axle to build the trailer. The link Ktm525 provides is good and has a great visual on how to measure the bolt circle diameter. As an option a local tire shop should have a guage that can easily identify the bolt pattern as well.

If the wheels are in decent shape, you could also try sending them out for sandblasting and refinishing. Probably quite inexpensive compared to new wheels.

With the replacement tire, just be certain that you are getting tires with a high enough load rating to carry the loaded weight.

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baldspot · « **Reply #4 on:** June 24, 2005, 11:58:33 am »

Thanks for the info. I have a bit more now too. They do look like truck tires - something like a jeep. The rim diameter is 16.25 inches. Tire size is M-55F LT 215/75R15. No markings on the rims as they have been severly painted over. The center bolt on the hub is 45 millimeters - sorry I'm in Canada sometimes. If I measure the bolt spacing like the tire shop guy showed me, then the measurment is 6 inches (150 mm) but if I measure it as per suggested website then the measurement is 10 1/4 inches.