How Do I Determine What Wheel is Needed for 5X8 Trailer  

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That depends first on your bolt pattern. The item you linked to, # AM20259 is a 13" wheel with a 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern. You need to identify if you have a 4 or 5 lug pattern on your trailer.

The first number in the bolt pattern is the number of bolt holes. The second number denotes the diameter, in inches, of the circle on which the bolt holes sit.

To determine the bolt-circle diameter on wheels with an odd number of bolt holes, measure from the center of any bolt hole to the point halfway between the two bolt holes directly across from the first. (Example: "5 on 4-1/2" means 5 bolt holes with 4-1/2" measured to a point halfway between the opposite bolt holes.)

On wheels with an even number of bolt holes, measure from the center of one bolt hole to the center of the hole directly across from it. (Example: "8 on 6-1/2" means 8 bolt holes with 6-1/2" from the center of one hole to the center of another on the opposite side.)

Measuring the distance from the center of one bolt hole on the wheel to the center of a bolt hole right next to it can also help to determine the bolt pattern.

If D = 2-5/8", then the bolt pattern is 5 on 4-1/2"
If D = 2-3/4", then the bolt pattern is 5 on 4-3/4"
If D = 3", then the bolt pattern is 5 on 5"
If D = 3-1/4", then the bolt pattern is 5 on 5-1/2"

Let us know what wheel you pattern you have on the hubs of your trailer and we can make determination of options that will fit.

expert reply by: Michael R

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Nancy

10/28/2021

I need a wheel for a spare tire: 155/80R13 79T If D = 2-5/8, then the bolt pattern is 5 on 4-1/2.

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Michael R.

10/28/2021

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