What Wheels Work With the Dexter 8-258 Trailer Hub

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I need help finding the right rim for a Dexter 8-258 hub. Can you tell me which Rim I need? Thank you.

asked by: Rodney G

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The Dexter 8-258 Hub will work with any 13"-15" wheel with 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern. I really like the Dexstar Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel part # AM20422 but have attached a full list of options below.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Trailer or automotive wheels can have a positive or negative offset. The offset refers to the distance between the mounting surface of the wheel that touches the hub and the center line of the wheel, as shown in the diagram I have edited for you. A…

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A 205/75R15 size trailer tire has an overall diameter of 27-inches when inflated and will fit on four different widths of rim: 5-inch, 5-1/2-inch, 6-inch and 6-1/2-inch. Tire sizes of 13-inches and larger will fit on multiple rim widths. The linked…

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There are a few measurements needed to ensure you get the correct wheel replacement, but it is difficult to determine from just a picture. I've attached articles to help with the proper fit by measuring the bolt pattern of your wheel, the…

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The backspacing for the Dexstar Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel, #AM20422 is 3 inches, which provides zero inches offset. This means that the point where the wheel studs go through the wheel is centered in the 5 inch width of the wheel. A 5 inch wide…

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The 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern is very common so that would be what you'd have for sure. We have several 15 inch wheels that have this bolt pattern and will fit your tire size of 205/75-15 well. I attached a link to a page that has all of…

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Answer 6

The #AM20524 for your main wheels and #AM20422 as your spare will work well for you. As you noted, both wheels have the same ratings, measurements, and bolt hole pattern so as long as you use the same size tire on all of the wheels, they will work…

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Since trailer wheels center on the lug nuts and not the center bore you don't have to match the pilot diameters exactly. The biggest thing is that as long as the pilot diameter is larger than the hub bore the wheel will fit and work fine. So…

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Most trailer wheels have a zero offset. This is because a zero offset allows the wheel to handle the maximum load by distributing the the load equally to both sides of the wheel. To determine if your trailer wheels have an offset, you will want to…

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Trailer wheels and passenger car wheels are different and so are trailer tires and passenger car tires. Trailers wheels are tires are designed with different characteristics from vehicles wheels and tires since their functions are not exactly the…

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The Dexstar Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel - 15" x 5" Rim - 5 on 4-1/2 - White Powder Coat #AM20422 will absolutely be able to accommodate the 65 psi needed when upgrading to a larger tire. To do this, all you need is the Americana Rubber,…

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Answer 11

I do not like having mix matched wheel dimensions on the same trailer as it may cause fitment issues. For this reason I generally say that they are not interchangeable. You may be able to determine your wheel size by the tire size as well. If you do…

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Answer 12

Since your wheels are 15 inches in diameter and the wheel material is steel the correct amount of torque to use for the lug nuts is between 90 and 120 ft lbs.

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