What is the Capacity of 15 x 5 Inch Steel Trailer Wheel with 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern AM20443

Question:

On all the 15inch with the 5inch wide rims with the 5x4 1/2 bolt patterns the steel ones was wondering how think of metal they all are I will be useing them on a project that will have some heavy duty tires so was just wondering thanks

asked by: Kyle

Expert Reply:

Regardless how thick the metal is, wheel # AM20443 is rated for 2,150 pounds at 50 psi. Even if the tires are rated higher than that you would still be limited to 2,150 pounds at 50 psi. Wheels tend to have 1/16 to 1/8 inch thick metal but the powder coating makes it difficult to get a true measurement.

If you go up to a 15 x 6 inch wheel, # AM20522, it is rated for 2,050 lbs at 75 psi. This wheel will accept 205/75-15 tires and 225/75-15 tires.

expert reply by: Michael H