What is Wheel Offset on Dexstar Conventional Steel Wheel with Offset, Part # AM20504
Question:
For the 5inch wide rim with a offset of +.5 That means 2 inch in the front of the hub and 3inch behind the hub, correct? Also will a 205/75/15 radial car tire fit on this rim? Thanks for the info.
asked by: T E
Expert Reply:
Your understanding of the wheel offset is correct. With a positive 0.5 inch offset the wheel moves toward the trailer 1/2 inch, resulting in 2 inches of the wheel in front of the hub and 3 inches of the wheel behind the hub.
(Negative offset would have the opposite result, moving the wheel outward away from the trailer.) I have included a photo of the wheel indicating this graphically.
Yes, a 205/75/R15 radial automobile tire will fit this wheel, but this item is designed for use on a trailer. A passenger tire is not suitable for use on a trailer. Trailer tires are built with a stiffer side wall to help them handle the vertical load of the trailer.
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Dexstar Conventional Steel Wheel with Offset - 15" x 6" Rim - 5 on 4-1/2 - Black
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Wheel Only
- 15 Inch
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
- Dexstar
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