How to Measure the Width of a Trailer Wheel
Question:
How is the width of the wheel measured? Is it from the extreme outer edges of the rim - or from the center of the bead bed . . . or what? My wheel is marked 15x5, yet the overall width looks to be more like 6-inches.
asked by: byeon h
Expert Reply:
The width of a trailer wheel is measured from the inner edge of a bead to the inner edge of the other bead. If you take this measurement it should be 5 inches on your wheel. Take a look at the video I have linked that shows how to measure.
You can use a 205/75-15 sized tire as wheels can accept a range of tire widths. A 5-1/2 inch wide tire, like the Karrier ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire, # AM10244, will still fit on a 5 inch wide rim.
I have also included links to two FAQ articles below on the other important measurements for trailer tires included bolt hole pattern and tire size.
Products Referenced in This Question
Karrier ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range C
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Radial Tire
- Load Range C
- 205/75-15
- 15 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- Kenda
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Vesper Steel Modular Trailer Wheel w/ Offset - 15" x 5" Rim - 5 on 5-1/2 - Silver
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Wheel Only
- 15 Inch
- 5 on 5-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Acrylic Enamel
- Taskmaster
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