Recommended Components for Off-Road Trailer Similar to Chevy Colorado Wheels

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Do you have a brake system that has a 6x120 bolt pattern? I am going to rebuild my offroad trailer and at the same time have the bolt pattern and wheels match my chevy colorado. I have a spare set of wheels/tires. But I am having a hard time finding a hub and brake set up in this bolt pattern. Id rather not run spacers as things just get wider and wider, not to mention the added cost. Worst case scenario is I find a take out rear axle from a dismantler and convert it to electric brakes. But Id prefer to run the timbren stuff.

asked by: Charles

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Brake systems are not dependent on the hub bolt pattern. So you can use the Electric Trailer Brake Kit # AKEBRK-7-SA for 12 inch hub/drums or # AKEBRK-35-SA for 10 inch hub/drums. Then use # 10-1-1 wire sold by the foot for your brake magnet wiring.

There is not a trailer hub/drum that will fit your Chevy Colorado's 6x120 bolt pattern because vehicle tires and wheels are not recommended for trailer use. They have a different design and function so they often have a wheel offset and sidewall of tire that aren't ideal for trailers. I recommend looking for a tire and wheel that are similar in look to your Colorado, but sell your extra set to help offset your cost instead of using them.

My recommendation is to use the Timbren Heavy-Duty Axle-Less Trailer Suspension - 4" Lift Spindle - Off-Road Tires # ASR35HDS02 and then the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # 8-201-9UC3-EZ for the 6 bolt pattern that is similar but not identical to your truck. Then use the # AKEBRK-7-SA brake assembly.

For your tires and wheels, I recommend the Kenda ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire w/ 16" HWT Aluminum Wheel 6 on 5-1/2 - LR E - Black # AM34969B for a nice look. These are rated for 3,500 lbs and speeds up to 81 mph. They come with a 5 year warranty on the tire and a lifetime warranty against structural defects on the wheel.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

Typically 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 inch diameter axles have 1,000-1,200 lb capacities. Since your axles are smaller than that I can only assume slightly less than 1,000 lbs. On some trailers there will be a plate or sticker that will list the trailer…

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Answer 2

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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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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Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same…

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The three most common lug stud sizes for a trailer are 1/2"-20, 9/16"-18, and 5/8"-18. In order to make sure you get the correct lug nuts you need to measure the lug studs on the trailer now as we have no way to look this up for…

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The two sizes you mentioned are pretty similar and fit many of the same 15 inch wheels. The 205/75-15 fits rim widths of 5 inch to 6-1/2 inch whereas the 225/75-15 fits widths that are 5 inch to 6 inch. The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is 28.4…

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Good morning, Cliff. As of today (3/27/24) we are expecting the #KE33JR tire/wheel combo to be in stock in about 2 weeks. Hopefully this means we can take our own pictures and put them on the site within maybe about 3-4 weeks from now. What I can…

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Answer 8

Your math is correct in your trailer weight load example. If a fully-loaded tandem axle trailer weighs 4000-lbs then each of the 4 tires will bear 1/4th of that load, or 1000-lbs. In this case a tire rated for 1300-lbs would provide a good safety…

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You can add larger wheels and tires to a trailer as long as you have enough room for the larger size. The main clearance issues we find when putting larger tires and wheels on a trailer is from the top of the tire to the fender and from the inside…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 11

To determine the size of the hub assembly you need to purchase you have to determine which bearings are in the old assembly. If the old assembly has L44649 inner bearings, you would use the hub you chose #8-258-5UC1. If the inner bearings are marked…

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Answer 12

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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