Can Dexstar # AM20304 Conventional 14 x 5-1/2 Steel Wheel Be Used on Passenger Vehicle

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Is there any reason why I should not use these on a car? My original rims have the same bolt pattern and a slightly smaller pilot diameter

asked by: Jason

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The Dexstar Conventional Steel Wheel, part # AM20304 could be used on a passenger vehicle, as long as the vehicle's hubs use a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern and the wheel's 1870 lb capacity isn't exceeded (7480lb for 4 wheels.) The wheel has a 1/2 inch positive offset, which means that the wheel mounting pad isn't perfectly centered along the width of the wheel, rather it's moved closer tot he vehicle by 1/2 an inch.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

The recommended wheel width range for your tires are 5”, 5-1/2”, 6”, and 6-1/2” rims. For a trailer tire, the narrowest possible rim option is going to be the best because it provides more support for the tire. I recommend our Dexstar, part…

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Answer 2

Dexstar Conventional Steel Wheel #AM20304 has a pilot hole diameter of 2.62-inches which is noted in the item's specs. This wheel has 1/2-inch of positive offset, meaning that the center of the tire will be 1/2-inch closer to the trailer than…

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Answer 3

Narrower tires and rims will certainly help you pick up some side clearance for fitting your boat trailer into your garage. A wheel with positive offset will also help by shifting the wheel's center closer to the trailer frame. Since you…

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The backspacing of Dexstar Conventional Steel Wheel with Offset #AM20304 is 3-3/4-inches. Maximum load capacity is 1,870 lbs at 50 psi.

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Answer 5

The link provided will take you to our product page for trailer wheels in the 14 x 5-1/2 inch size that have a 5-on-4-1/2 inch bolt pattern you require. A wheel suitable for your 65-lb-psi Kumho 857 tires is Dexstar #AM20352, which offers a 2040-lb…

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Answer 6

The largest positive offset 14 inch trailer rim is the part #AM20304 which has a 1/2 inch positive offset. Most trailer wheels have a zero offset or right at zero since it helps distribute the load of the trailer on the wheel. This wheel also has a…

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The answer to your question will depend on whether your wheels are hub centric or lug centric. Hub centric wheels center on the hub using the portion of the hub bore extending through the pilot opening in the wheel. Lug centric wheels center on the…

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Yes, the Americana Baby Moon Trailer Wheel Cap, #AM90086, will fit on the Dexstar Conventional Steel Wheel with Offset, #AM20304. This center cap is designed to fit conventional trailer wheels between 13 and 15 inches in diameter with a 5 bolt…

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Answer 9

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 10

You will need the Red LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light #328-K-52 or Amber LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light #328-K-51 for your 2018 Forest River Sunseeker motorhome. These lenses have the same Top Command SAE-AP2-16 markings on the…

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Answer 11

If you are needing the hub and drum assembly then you will want to go with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ but if you are just looking for an idler hub then you will want part #8-213-5UC1 instead. These come with the correct…

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Answer 12

The old version of the #HBA-CAM used 4 wires, but the product was updated awhile back and now uses only two wires as shown in the photo on the product description page. The white wire from the HBA-CAM would tap into the white ground wire and the blue…

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