Can Trailer Hub that Fit 8 inch Diameter Wheel also Fit 12 inch Diameter Wheel
Question:
I am getting ready to transform my 4foot x 8foot utility trailer into a small light weight camping trailer less than 1000 pounds loaded. Currently it has 8inch 5 on 4.5 wheels, hub etc. I made a template from the original 8inch 5 on 4.5 rim and took it over to a local tire store that sells trailer rims and tires. It was an exact fit on the larger 12inch rim. My question is, can I increase the rim size on my trailer or do I have to replace the hubs as well? Note: I have removed the fenders and will not install new fenders until the build is completed so I do not have any suspenion travel or rub issues. Thank you,
asked by: Kurtis D
Expert Reply:
We have trailer hubs like the part # AKIHUB-545-2-1K that have a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern that fit rim diameters of between 8 and 12 inches. This is a fairly common rim diameter range too so you should be totally fine to go up to a 12 inch wheel and tire combo like the Kenda Wheel and Tire part # AM31202 which has an ST145/R12 Tire Installed on a 12 inch wheel with a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern.
Products Referenced in This Question
Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Tire w/ 12" Galvanized Spoke Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - LR D
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Radial Tire
- Load Range D
- 145/80-12
- 12 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Galvanized
- Boat Trailer Wheels
- Kenda
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Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 2K Axles - 10" to 12" Wheels - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub
- Pre-Greased
- Standard
- L44643
- L44643
- For 2000 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 10 Inch Wheel
- 12 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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