Changing Trailer from Hub-Centric Rims with Bolts to Lug-Centric Rims with Studs and Nuts

Question:

I HAVE BOLTS IN MY PRESENT HUBS...I AM CHANGING TO HUBS WITH STUDS AND NUTS.. DO I NEED TO BE CONCERNED WITH THE SIZE OF THE CENTER OPENING OF MY NEW RIMS, IF THEY ARE LARGER THE THE HUB???

asked by: JIM

Expert Reply:

Your original rims are the hub-centric type, meaning that the pilot hole in the center of the rim provides the centering for the rim on the hub. In the lug-centric type that you are switching to the centering of the rim on the hub is provided by the alignment of the lugs.

As long as your new rims have a pilot hole that is larger than the center of the hub (to fit over it) and your wheel studs line up and thread on properly then you are all set.

expert reply by: Adam R