Trailer Wheel Pilot Hole Diameter is Too Small for New Hub and Drum Assemblies
Question:
The rims on my trailer has an 4 1/2 hub opening. I recently bought this part number 42866uc3 from a local dealer. and the one the sent me is is just like the one pictured on part number 8-219-4UC3 and will only accept 4 3/4 will one of these work in my application?
asked by: Gary
Expert Reply:
If the pilot hole on the wheel was larger than 4-3/4 inches, and the wheel is center on the hub using the lug nut rather than wheel bolts, it would not matter. But since the wheel pilot hole is smaller, you will not be able to use the hubs you purchased without also replacing the wheels.
I went out to the warehouse and measured a Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly, # 42866UC3, to determine the diameter of the center portion that goes through the pilot hole of the wheel. Using some digital dial calipers, it measured out to be approximately 3.6 inches. But there is a wider part nearer the bottom that I could not get the calipers around. It looked to exceed 4-1/2 inches.
The Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly, # 8-219-4UC3, also measured 3.6 inches. However, when you take into account the 4 squared sections near the center of the hub, adjacent to 4 of the wheel studs, it measured 4-3/4 inches across.
All of the 8 on 6-1/2 bolt pattern wheels we carry have a 4-3/4 pilot hole or larger. For example, the Dexstar Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel, # AM20750, has a pilot diameter of 4.9 inches. It is possible that the wheels you have are an unconventional size or are for a different application.
Products Referenced in This Question
Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 5,200-lb to 7,000-lb Axles - 12" - 8 on 6-1/2
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Standard
- 25580
- 14125A
- For 5200 lbs Axles
- For 6000 lbs Axles
- For 7000 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 8 on 6-1/2 Inch
- 16 Inch Wheel
- 16-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 17 Inch Wheel
- 17-1/2 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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Dexstar Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel - 16" x 6" Rim - 8 on 6-1/2 - White Powder Coat
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Wheel Only
- 16 Inch
- 8 on 6-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
- Dexstar
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 5,200-lb to 7,000-lb Axles - 12" Diameter - 8 on 6-1/2
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Standard
- 25580
- 14125A
- For 5200 lbs Axles
- For 6000 lbs Axles
- For 7000 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 8 on 6-1/2 Inch
- 16 Inch Wheel
- 16-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 17 Inch Wheel
- 17-1/2 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
more information >
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