Can Wheel with Smaller Pilot Diameter be Replaced with Wheel that has Larger Pilot Diameter
Question:
Is it ok to use a new wheel with a 2.84 pilot dia. to replace an existing wheel with a 2.5 pilot dia.
asked by: John G
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Helpful Expert Reply:
As long as your trailer wheel is attached with lug nuts and not lug bolts (ones that screw IN to the hub) then going with a wheel that has a larger pilot diameter is just fine.
helpful expert reply by: Jameson C
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Kenda 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" White Wheel - 4 on 4 - Load Range C
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Bias Ply Tire
- Load Range C
- 4.80-12
- 12 Inch
- 4 on 4 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
- Kenda
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