Weight Comparison Between Aluminum And Steel 15 Inch Trailer Wheels
Question:
Hi, Im comparing this wheel vs a basic steel version you have and was wondering if you could give me the weight difference. The reason I ask is that it will be a spare and carried on the toungue and Im looking to shed as much weight as possible. Thanks
asked by: Travis F
Expert Reply:
I pulled 3 different wheels from our warehouse and weighed them on our scale for you.
The Aluminum HWT Mod Trailer Wheel, part # AM22646 weighs 15.8 lbs. This has a pilot hole that measures 4.25 inches.
I pulled a couple steel wheels as well. The Taskmaster Steel Modular Trailer Wheel, part # TA73VR weighs 16.2 lbs. This also has a pilot hole that measures 4.25 inches.
The Dexstar Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel, part # AM20532 weighs 17.15 lbs. This wheel has a pilot hole that measures 4.27 inches.
All three wheels are 15 x 6 inch rims with a 6 on 5-1/2 bolt pattern.
As you can see, the aluminum wheel is lighter than the steel wheels, but not by much.
Products Referenced in This Question
Dexstar Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel - 15" x 6" Rim - 6 on 5-1/2 - White Powder Coat
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Wheel Only
- 15 Inch
- 6 on 5-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
- Dexstar
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Vesper Steel Modular Trailer Wheel - 16" x 6" Rim - 6 on 5-1/2 - Silver
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Wheel Only
- 16 Inch
- 6 on 5-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Acrylic Enamel
- Taskmaster
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Americana Aluminum Mod Trailer Wheel - 15" x 6" Rim - 6 on 5-1/2
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Wheel Only
- 15 Inch
- 6 on 5-1/2 Inch
- Aluminum Wheels
- Boat Trailer Wheels
- Americana
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