Will an 8 Inch Trailer Wheel Fit etrailer 3.5K Hub # AKIHUB-545-35-K
Question:
I was wondering if hub AKIHUB-545-35-K is compatible with wheel AM20028. The lug pattern and pilot diameters seem alright but in the attached pictures it looks like the largest OD of the hub is too big to fit in the wheel. If theyre not compatible could you recommend a hub that is similar to AKIHUB-545-35-K and not the spider type like 84545UC1-EZ.
asked by: Stephen C
Expert Reply:
Trailer Idler Hub Assembly # AKIHUB-545-35-K was designed to work with 13" to 17-1/2" wheels so it is not a good option for 8 inch trailer wheel # AM20028.
We have a lot of hubs that fit 8 inch wheels and have a 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern but they use different bearings than # AKIHUB-545-35-K. If you can tell me the inner and outer bearing numbers of the hub you are replacing then I can figure out which hubs and compatible wheels will work for you.
If you do not have the bearings available then you can measure the spindle, see picture, using a digital caliper that will measure to the nearest thousandth. The measurements have to be as accurate as possible which is why a precision tool like this is required.
Products Referenced in This Question
Steel Trailer Wheel - 8" x 7" Rim - 5 on 4-1/2 - Galvanized Finish
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Wheel Only
- 8 Inch
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Galvanized
- Boat Trailer Wheels
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Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 3,500-lb Axles - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub
- Pre-Greased
- Standard
- L68149
- L44649
- For 3500 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 13 Inch Wheel
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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