Availability of 13 x 4-1/2 Directional Style Galvanized Wheel with a 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern

Question:

I need to replace a rim on my 2005 shorlander twin axle boat trailer. I am trying to match the remaining original directional 13 inch galvanized wheels. When I re-tired the trailer last week four ST185/80/13 radials I had the technician measure the wheel width. He measured 5 inches wide. My question is this: do you sell a 13 inch x 5 inch wide galvanized directional wheel, with 5 x 4 1/2 inch lug pattern ?

asked by: JEFFREY P

Helpful Expert Reply:

The first thing that you will want to double check is the width of the wheel that your technician measured. When most people measure a wheel width they measure the total width of the wheel while you are supposed to measure the bead seat to bead seat measurement (see attached picture). If your technician measure outside to outside for the width of your wheels then you will be looking for a wheel with 13 inch x 4-1/2 inch specs.

We do have a directional wheel that measures 13 inches x 4-1/2 inches and also has the 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern that you asked about. It is the Dexstar Steel Directional Trailer Wheel # AM20259. It does not have a galvanized finish, but it does have a silver finish that helps to protect it against rust and corrosion.

For a 13 inch x 4-1/2 inch wheel that has a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern and has a galvanized finish we have a modular style with part # 4513MG1, or a spoke style with part # AM20234

expert reply by: Jon G