Aftermarket Wheels.. "Let's See Em "

[brian m.]

I believe you need to know size (13, 14, or 15 inch), bolt pattern (like 4.5"), and with my Casita it's zero offset.
Here's a pretty good source for trailer wheels: http://www.ricks-tire.com/

[FRED SMAILES]

I've got a question, and this seems like a good place to ask, since most everyone here has added aftermarket rims.

I thought I had read somewhere that trailer rims were different? Like they were hub centered and not lug centered, or something like that

Also.... offset?

How or what are you all looking for that tells you that these (or any) aftermarket rims will be suitable? I mean, beyond that they are the diameter you want and the number of lugs you want? What happens if one runs the "wrong" rims (even if they do physically fit)?

Thanks,

Raya

To answer a couple of your questions from both actual towing exprience and working in a shop
that specialized in aftermarket wheels.
Hub or stud mounted wheels,, only difference is weather they may move a slight amount
up and down and a radial tire will remove most of that when moving, no matter what wheel
you have no your trailer now jack it up and spin it , will probably run out somewhat.
Offset,, may work your bearings a little harder if they are negative offset bet on my Boler they
won't fit with too much offset.
My wheel,tire combo is featured in this post and we just got back from 39 days and 19,000
km's with 0 problems.
Fred

[shane n]

Chrome alloy's on my 07 Casita Liberty, "Monsoon"
Wheels from Rickstire.com and Kumho's from tirerack.com

[Pat And Arleen]

Phil, what year is that Bigfoot? Looks like a 99 or 2000.

here are the ones that came on our bigfoot

[Mary Conrad]

its a 1997

looks like the mother inlaw was still logged in when i made this post.

Phil Underwood

[Arthur Santiago]

Here are the 15 inch wheels we added

Got from the junk yard $60.00 for three of them with the rubber...

Off a Lincoln...

[FRED SMAILES]

Got from the junk yard $60.00 for three of them with the rubber...

Off a Lincoln...

That's the way ya do it!

[jim munson]

Don't buy the chrome plated steel. They will rust because the plating is too thin usually.
Causes me to steel wool them and keep waxed.

[Lizbeth]

I've got a question, and this seems like a good place to ask, since most everyone here has added aftermarket rims.

I thought I had read somewhere that trailer rims were different? Like they were hub centered and not lug centered, or something like that

Also.... offset?

How or what are you all looking for that tells you that these (or any) aftermarket rims will be suitable? I mean, beyond that they are the diameter you want and the number of lugs you want? What happens if one runs the "wrong" rims (even if they do physically fit)?

Thanks,

Raya

They also have to have an appropriate load rating. Which for most fiberglass trailers isn't an issue till you get to the single axle Bigfoots. We wanted to put wheels on the BF that match the truck but in the size we want we aren't comfortable with the weight rating.

[Donna D.]

They also have to have an appropriate load rating. Which for most fiberglass trailers isn't an issue till you get to the single axle Bigfoots. We wanted to put wheels on the BF that match the truck but in the size we want we aren't comfortable with the weight rating.

Anything is possible if you throw enough money at it. If you're determined to have what you want "wheel-wise" I'd suggest a call to Stockton Wheel, if they don't have it, can't get it, they make it!

[Arthur Santiago]

That's the way ya do it!

I actually love your slots wheels better...

Slots are old school and very cool, I had them one my Datsun 510, loved that car!

[FRED SMAILES]

I actually love your slots wheels better...

Slots are old school and very cool, I had them one my Datsun 510, loved that car!

Hey Arthur, ya love the old school stuff.
I have these type slots on about everything I own!
truck, utility trailer, Boler, 64 Comet "hot rod"
and a 1929 Model A Ford hot rod I'm building
(well started anyway!)
Theres a 510 sittin in Nelson BC on Baker at a service station
with slots and a racing stance, says when he gets the money
He'll have it runnin again. Very cool old car.
Fred

[floyd]

We used stock rims and added hubcaps and trim trings on all three wheels.

[Scott H]

On the way home from the shop where the last of the fall mods were completed.
Dexter torflex #10 (with brakes and EZ lube hubs)
1.5" axle lift
14" American Racing rims and new rubber
2" coupler
side crank tongue jack
reconfigured tongue to fit 1 or 2 propane tanks and 2 t-105 6V batteries
BAL rear stabilizer jacks
7 pin plugs on both trailer and tug
charge wire ran to battery
prodigy brake controller

[Ricky 4]

Anyone know a source for 13" 4 lug mags or chrome plated wheels?

Tom Trostel

We had a terrible time finding wheels for our Compact Jr-if I remember right they were 13" 4x4 1/2. Couldn`t find anything that would fit-(salvage yards said the camper was too old-no parts that old)-until someone had 3 wheels on Craigslist for sale-racing wheels-we measured and they fit. Now we have sharp looking wheels.
If I can figure how to post pictures -will show what they look like.

[John J. M]

I'll try to find a closer shot of the rims on our boler , matches the car !
our holidays

[Doug Mager]

Nice facebooking there J.J.!!!!

[Chris B]

We also purchased tires from Tiretrack and wheel from Ricks. Here's a Joshua Tree photo from last month.

[John J. M]

Heres a better shot of the aftermarket wheels !
Holiday shoot

[Ian G.]

Had to add a little "bling" to our Casita Freedom Deluxe.
None of the "trailer wheels" really interested me. I was looking for something more nostalgic. I was also increasing the wheel/tire size from 14" to 15" so these are 15x7 with 5x4 1/2" bolt pattern and zero offset. Each rim is rated at 2200 lbs. and I have a set of Continental Vanco 2 in 225/70R15 to install on them