Determining Wheel Cap or Cover Compatible with Pilot Hole Size on 8 Lug Wheel

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HOW/where do I measure pilot sizeinch on wheel for center cap hub cap for rv trailer wheels?

asked by: Jim D

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To measure the pilot hole on your wheel, you will need to remove the cap in the picture and then measure the inside diameter of the hole in the wheel. Most wheels with the bolt pattern you have in the photo are 4.88 inches or 4.9 inches with a select few at 4.76 inches.

I recommend the Lionshead Trailer Wheel Center Cap w/ Snap-In Plug - 4.88" to 4.9" Pilot - Stainless # LHCS109-SI60C if you have one of those options, but we don't have a center cap compatible with the 4.76 inch option other than a cover like # PXQT865CHN. That style cover doesn't have issue with any pilot size.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

Your center hole measurement of 4 13/16" converts to 4.81" in decimal form. The Trailer Wheel Center Cap, Chrome, 4.82" Pilot Size, part #482EZ, should work. This center cap works with front and rear wheels. I have included a product…

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Answer 2

A hub-centric wheel centers upon the portion of the hub that protrudes through the pilot hole in the wheel, instead of on the lug nuts like a lug-centric wheel would. A wheel with a 4.77 inch pilot diameter would fit perfectly on your hub. The 2…

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Answer 3

EZ Lube axles like the item #T3584F-EZ-8974 come from the factory with just a little bit of grease in the bearings. The first time you use the EZ Lube feature to fill the axle, it will take a lot of grease. You will probably use 3/4 to a full tube…

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Answer 4

The Phoenix USA #PXQT965CHN QuickTrim Hub Cover fits wheels with an 8 lug on 6-1/2 inch bolt circle with 1-1/16 inch lug nuts, regardless of the wheel stud size. If your existing wheel meets those parameters, the #PXQT965CHN QuickTrim Hub Cover will…

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Answer 5

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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Answer 6

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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Answer 7

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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Answer 8

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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Answer 9

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 10

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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Answer 11

The 12 inch tires that we carry are rated for 65 miles per hour. Any faster than that for extended periods and the excessive heat build up will cause tire failure. To get a tire with a higher speed rating you would have to go up in size. That also…

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Answer 12

Yes, the Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire #AM10140 referenced in your question will fit the same 12 inch wheel with a 4 inch width that your existing 4.80-12 size tires are mounted to. Just note that the ST145/R12 tire will be…

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