Can I change hubs to change bolt pattern?

[Lund]

Currently have what I can see is a 2000 lb axel with a 4 bolt hub. Tires are 5.30 x 12".
I want to upgrade the tires to a 13" radial, but it is a 5 bolt rim. Can I just change the hubs to a 5 bolt, or do I have to get a new complete axel?

If I could change it, does anyone see any issues with the larger tire on this axel?

Thanks.

 

[tommays]

Re: Can I change hubs to change bolt pattern?

You can use any hub that uses the same bearings as your current hub


The tires could be fine OR may hit the fenders or boat ,it depends on how close the orginal tire was



Tommays

 

[bruceb58]

Re: Can I change hubs to change bolt pattern?

Here is a list of hubs sorted according to bearing size/spindle diameter.

http://www.championtrailers.com/hubs.html#painted_hubs

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Can I change hubs to change bolt pattern?

You can buy 13-inch wheels with a four-bolt pattern. No need to buy new hubs. Just buy the wheels and tires. You will likely have to raise the fenders to provide adequate tire clearance.

 

[Lund]

Re: Can I change hubs to change bolt pattern?

You can buy 13-inch wheels with a four-bolt pattern. No need to buy new hubs. Just buy the wheels and tires. You will likely have to raise the fenders to provide adequate tire clearance.

Great idea, found some. They have to be ordered as 13" 4 bolt doesnt seem to be very common around here.

 

[jeeperman]

Re: Can I change hubs to change bolt pattern?

If you did not want galvanized rims you coulda bought some from a car in the junkyard.