What is the Pilot Diameter on a Wheel

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please explain what pilot diameter.

asked by: John

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The pilot diameter on a wheel, like the one with part # AM30620, is the diameter of the bigger hole that is directly in the middle of the wheel. The pilot hole diameter of the wheel for the part I just measured is 2.84". I have attached a picture as an example as well as the review video where our video team member goes into a little more detail about the features of this tire and wheel combination.

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Answer 1

The importance of matching a wheel's pilot hole diameter to the part of the hub that fits through it depends on the type of wheel. A hub-centric wheel uses the pilot hole to center the wheel on the hub and also to bear some of the total weight…

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Answer 2

What I found online points to the 17-118 number being the manufacturer's part number, which is identical to the #AM20514 wheel we offer that you'd looked at. I wasn't able to find anything on the 01711800 number you provided, which seems…

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Answer 3

The correct grease/dust cap for a 1.95 inch trailer hub bore is the following: - Grease Cap #TRAG-DC-196 This has a flange diameter of 1.957 inches which is exactly what you'll need as they are meant to be ever so slightly larger for a tight fit…

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Answer 4

If you are changing the wheels from 8 inch to 12 inch and have a 4 on 4 bolt pattern, and If the wheel is stud-piloted, then the pilot hole hole does not matter. However, if the wheel is centered using the pilot hole, then you will need to find a…

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Answer 5

If the center section of your hub is 2-1/2 inches wide and all of the other things you mentioned of the Kenda 5.70-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel #AM30120 match this will fit and work well for you. The center hole of the wheel will fit…

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Answer 6

I have a different option for you, but changing the axle tube diameter will not increase the axle capacity as the new weakest link would be the spindles which would still have a 3500lb capacity. You could start from scratch and use two of the #42 E-Z…

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Answer 7

The pilot diameter of a wheel really only has to be an exact match if the wheel attaches to the hub with wheel bolts and not lug nuts. Wheel bolts indicate the wheel is hub centric so that the pilot diameter would have to be an exact match. Lug nuts…

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Answer 8

Yes we do offer an 8 inch wheel with a larger pilot diameter than the 2.5 inch pilot diameter of the Wheel and Tire Combo part #AM30120 that you initially bought. I checked your order notes and the Kenda 5.70-8 Bias Trailer Tire #AM30130 that you…

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Answer 9

Yes, the Aluminum HWT 07 Series 6 Spoke Trailer Wheel - 15" x 6" - 6 on 5-1/2 #AM20458 has a weight capacity of 2,830 lbs. That is per wheel, so when you use it on a single axle, you would double that capacity giving you a max capacity for…

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Answer 10

Pilot diameter on a wheel like our dually trailer wheel part #AM20783 that you referenced is basically the diameter of the center hole of the wheel. This wheel has a pilot diameter of 4.75 inches. I attached a picture that shows this dimension as…

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Answer 11

Yes, since the wheels you have now attach to the hub using lug nuts you can go with a wheel that has a larger pilot hole than the previous wheels. You just can't go to a smaller pilot hole. A wheel that attaches using lug nuts centers on the hub…

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Answer 12

I believe these Kenda 205/65-10 Bias Trailer Tire with 10" Galvanized Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range E are what you are looking for. They are part #AM3H490. The pilot hole is 2.8", so I hope you have a little wiggle room there. Trailer…

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