Recommended 14 Inch Trailer Wheels and Tires with Closest to Car/Truck Wheel Appearance

Question:

I have ST205/75D14 tires on my trailer is there a way of using car or truck rims and if so which make are the same bolt pattern? Thank you!

asked by: Fuzzy

Expert Reply:

Car or truck rims do not work with trailer tires because trailer tires are made very differently than passenger tires. Trailer tires have a much thicker sidewall and are designed to have the weight centered on the tire for the best load bearing and wear. The vehicle rims will have an offset spacing where the wheel connects to the hub. That does not work well with axles and tires that are not designed for that offset as it will impact your load capacity and your tires will not wear correctly.

My recommendation is to use a trailer wheel and tire that is similar to the vehicle wheels you desire. There are many options available from the Loadstar ST205/75D14 Bias Trailer Tire with 14" Galvanized Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C # AM3S450 to a radial tire option with the really sporty wheels like the Castle Rock ST205/75R14 Radial Tire w/ 14" Condor Aluminum Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - LR C - Gunmetal # LH84VR.

I've linked a page to all of your options to assist. The bolt pattern most similar to a vehicle with 14-inch trailer wheels will be the 5 on 4-1/2 inch.

expert reply by: Jason S