What is Minimum Pilot Diameter Wheel the Hub # AKIHUB-655-6-K Requires

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What is the wheel pilot diameter for Hub AKIHUB-655-6-K ? Why isnt this dimension listed with the specs? Not all Six-on-5-1/2inch wheels have the same pilot diameter.

asked by: RICK M

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The pilot diameter of the wheel that would fit on the # AKIHUB-655-6-K would need to be more than 3-1/8 inches as that is the outer diameter of the center section of the portion of the hub.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Do you by any chance mean 235/80-16 and 235/85-16? Because there isn't a 275 trailer tire size that I have seen. If so then the widths are the same between the two 235 sizes. The difference is overall diameter. The 235/80-16 is 30.9 inches in…

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Answer 2

Mobile home axles are designed for a one-time use and it is not recommended to use them for trailers. There is not a weight capacity listed for mobile home axles. A lot of folks do use them anyway but find that the hubs, and bearings and other…

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Answer 3

The standard six lug bolt pattern for trailer wheels is 6 on 5-1/2 inches. If you have a six lug bolt pattern this would be what you'd have. The pilot diameter wouldn't be an issue either as the 6 lug wheels use a large enough pilot diameter…

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The Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 6,000-lb Axles - 6 on 5-1/2 - Pre-Greased #AKIHUB-655-6-K will work well with wheels like the Karrier ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire w/ 15" Modular White Wheel - 6 on 5-1/2 - Load Range D #AM32673 each of…

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Answer 5

To determine the location for the front and rear hangers on your tandem axle trailer you will first need to make sure that you have the correct center point for your equalizer hanger. The center point of your equalizer hanger needs to be located…

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To determine the location for the axles on your tandem axle trailer you will first need to make sure that you have the correct center point for your equalizer hanger. The center point of your equalizer hanger needs to be located where you will have…

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Answer 7

Currently, we offer both 25-1/8" and 25-1/4" long leaf springs. That said, leaf springs can flatten over time and you also need to make sure you're measuring unloaded. Therefore, you likely need 25-1/4" which is a standard size.…

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Answer 8

Unless your axles were custom made/modified, the 3" diameter will denote an axle in the capacity range of 5,200 pounds (like the Dexter #6340624) up to 7,000 pounds (like the Dexter #8327834). If there was a previous owner of your trailer, they…

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Answer 9

The difference in tire diameter will be an additional 2-1/2 inches going from the 225/75-15 which measure 28.4 to the 235/80-16 which measure 30.9 inches. As a general rule of thumb the minimum safe distance between front and rear tires on the same…

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Answer 10

It is not uncommon for the trailer hangers on a tandem axle trailer to be all the same size or for there to be different sizes that can be 1-1/2 to 2 inches different in height when you compare the center hanger to the front and rear. For example,…

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Answer 11

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 12

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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