Changing axles on my trailet

37 chief · Feb 11, 2020

I am installing 7,000 lb axles on my trailer. The 7,000 lb axles only come with 8 lug. I have 6 lug now, and it seams 7,000 lb axle4s are only 8 lug. Anyone know of early trucks with 14.5, or 15 inch wheels? Stan

grizz02 · Feb 11, 2020

mine use ford and dodge 8 lug 16in , you need to know your bolt pattern is it 8 on 3 in or ?

Tracy Brown · Feb 11, 2020

I bought new 8 hole 16" trailer rims off eBay for $72 per pair. Free shipping. Very pleased.

37 chief · Feb 11, 2020

I wonder if they have 14.5 or 15 inch rims? Stan

504 · Feb 11, 2020

One of the problems with 15 inch rims is clearance between the drum and the rim. I can t think of anything that will fit. There are so many more tire sizes than there were just 5 years ago, you may find a low profile load range E that will fit for you.

Jeff NWOH · Feb 11, 2020

They are out there. Not real cheap though. I didn't look too hard. You might be able to do better.
One option

docmirror · Feb 11, 2020

One man's opinion from years of use. Stay away from the 14.5 rims. The tires are bias ply, and they may last 10,000 miles. I have them on a car hauler, and I'm lucky if I get 6,000 miles on the tires. It's ridiculous.

I think that 7000# axles will all have 8 lug hubs.

37 chief · Feb 11, 2020

I have 14.5 on 6 lug rims now. I have plenty of 16 inch 8 hole rims. Now the challenge will be trying to find a low profile load range E or greater tire. I don't want my trailer any higher than it is now. Stan

Geo-TH,In · Feb 12, 2020

Stan,
If I recall,
5 lug are 3500 axles,
6 lug are 5000
7 lug are 6000
8 lug are 7000 axle
The tire size and load rating increase to accommodate larger load rating.
George

grizz02 · Feb 12, 2020

E-trailer .com has 10ply load E 15in trailer tires 115 each

grizz02 · Feb 12, 2020

summit racing has 15 in x8 in 8 lug rims 50.00 ea.

37 chief · Feb 12, 2020

Can you possibly give me the part number? Thanks Stan

grizz02 · Feb 12, 2020

just google 15in 8 lug rims there are a few AG rims on there

Tom in Mo. · Feb 12, 2020

I'm assuming you ask because you don't have clearance for 16" rims? IF you have clearance, go with regular 8 bolt rims with Hankook 14 ply tires and you will never have a tire problem again.
They are incredible tires if you have the clearance.

Check Break · Feb 13, 2020

They're probably 8 on 6 1/2, 1/2" studs. As stated, look for Load Range G tires. Probably 285/85/R16. Last tires you'll need. Check the manufacturer's specifications. Many are 32" diameter.

If you had 9/16" studs, you could run 17.5 wheels. 215/75/17.5 Diameter would be around 30" and you could move up to Load Range H. I'm converting everything and had no regrets.

These will take a beating. https://www.tires-easy.com/215-75-17.5/sailun-tires/s637/tirecode/8244379

shinnery · Feb 13, 2020

I had a '72 Dodge B300 Van and it had 8 bolt hubs, I bought a set of Firestone radial tires that were 15 inchers. (the ones issued after a recall) I bought a set of 15" 8 lug wheels to put them on the van. I was lucky that the van had drum brakes on the front as the 15s would not have cleared front disk brakes.

SVcummins · Feb 13, 2020

I had an old dodge 3/4 ton truck that had 8 lug 15 inch rims on it not sure the year or anything now

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