Trailer lug question. (1 Viewer)

[ERG80]

I have built a 5x7 trailer for camping/utility duty. The axle hub pattern is 6x5.5 and came with conical lug nuts but no wheels. I have a pair of aluminum hub-centric wheels from a t100 I want to use which take shank style lug nuts.

If I change the trailer's studs would the shank lugs center the wheel properly? or will I have to do something else to safely use these wheels? Any better suggestions?

I'd rather not use spacers or adapters if possible.



Thank you all.

 

[danadog]

I think you will have to use spidertrax hub-centric spacers. I think your only other option would be a custom machined hub.

 

[danadog]

Here is the link to my build. I converted from 5lug to 6lug and then converted to hub centric to use FZJ 80 wheels.

http://tventuring.com/trailerforum/thread-468.html

 

[ERG80]

Thank you. I was hoping to avoid spacers. The axle is the perfect width now for the wheels I have to sit right inside the edge of the fender lip. I may just have to narrow it a little.

 

[danadog]

Or you could source other wheels so you can just use conical style lug nuts. If you do go that route make sure your studs are the correct thread pitch for your nuts.

This guy did a pretty similar set up to mine in the beginning of his build. He has some p/n listed.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/gaberellis-m101-cdn-build-thread.390952/

 

[ntsqd]

If you don't plan to swap wheels back and forth with a hub centric vehicle then counter-sink the wheels and use conic lug nuts. Don't over think things.