Compatibility of Ford Expedition Wheels on Trailer Hubs
Question:
I am looking to outfit a utility trailer I have to accept the same wheels that my Ford Expedition uses. They have 6 x 135 bolt patterns. Do you have a idler trailer hub that would accept these wheels? Or do you make an axle hub set that would accept these wheels?
asked by: Jeff H
Expert Reply:
There are not any trailer hubs we carry from any of our manufacturers that will fit that 6 x 135 bolt pattern. The issue with using vehicle tires on a trailer is that the wheels will have an offset and the tires will also be made differently than what you want on a trailer. Trailer tires have a thicker sidewall as they don't utilize the side to side movement of passenger tires and the wheels typically have a zero offset. The different bolt pattern on trailer wheels often will help mitigate this issue but some people will pull a vehicle axle to make the wheels fit on a custom trailer.
If you choose to go with a traditional trailer hub and wheel/tire, I'd be happy to assist but will also need some help on the actual bearings of your axle or spindle dimensions. Attached are some articles to assist.
