Can a Trailer With 5 Lug Hub Be Converted To Use 4 Lug Wheels and Tires?

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Can I convert a 5 lug trailer hub to a 4 lug Wheels would be 5x4.5

asked by: Shannon

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Expert Reply:

While we do not carry any adapters you may be able to replace your trailers hubs for new ones with the 4 on 4" bolt pattern. We have the Hub # AKIHUB-440-2-EZ-1K which fits a BT8, 1" diameter spindle and the Hub # AKIHUB-440-2-EZ-2K which fits a BTR, 1-1/16" diameter spindle.

If you are unsure which spindle you have you will need to remove one of the hubs and measure your spindle. Then let me know what diameters your spindle is and I can verify the correct hub.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 3

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Answer 5

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Answer 8

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Answer 10

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