Jeep tires and rims on the trailer

[DeBo3359]

I have a NoBo 10.5 trailer and I would like to run the same wheels that I have on my 2018 Jeep Rubicon. The trailer has Lippert torsion axle’s with six lug 10” drum. I’m thinking I would have to go with a 6 to 5 lug adapter. Has anyone successfully done this. This would give me 2 additional spares.

 

[64Trvlr]

When I built my trailer and ordered the axle, I ordered the drums with the lug pattern (5 on 5 1/2) I needed to match my Willys. It's been nice to have 4 extra spare tires (one in the Willys ad the 3 on the trailer) when I'm out on the middle of nowhere.

Have you looked to see of you can just change the brake drums on the trailer to the bolt pattern you need? Are you planning a spare on the trailer too?

 

[DeBo3359]

I did look at changing the drums with a 5 lug pattern but the problem is with the axel. It sticks out too far to mount the Jeep wheel. I have found a hub adapter that’s 6 lug to 5 lug, but I think it would need to be thick enough for the face where the wheel mounts to be almost flush with the end of the axel.

 

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[64Trvlr]

I did look at changing the drums with a 5 lug pattern but the problem is with the axel. It sticks out too far to mount the Jeep wheel. I have found a hub adapter that’s 6 lug to 5 lug, but I think it would need to be thick enough for the face where the wheel mounts to be almost flush with the end of the axel.

If changing the drum pushes the wheel out too far what wouldn't adding a hub adapter do the same thing? Swapping the drum shouldn't change anything as the 5 and 6 lug should be the same thickness, all you're changing is the number of lugs.

 

[DeBo3359]

The issue is the Jeep wheel won’t fit over the axel. It extends past the wheel about an 1-1/2”. It’s not a problem with the wheel on the trailer now as they have about a 2” hole for the axel to go thru with a chrome cover over it. So I would have to use a thick enough adapter to clear the axel.

 

[64Trvlr]

I'm having a hard time understanding what you're talking about any chance you can shoot a pic so I can understand better?

 

[M Rose]

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I'm having a hard time understanding what you're talking about any chance you can shoot a pic so I can understand better?

I think he is saying the center of the Jeep wheel is smaller diameter than the trailer hub OD, so the Jeep wheel is bottoming out on the hub before it makes contact with the drum.

 

[Billiebob]

I have a NoBo 10.5 trailer and I would like to run the same wheels that I have on my 2018 Jeep Rubicon. The trailer has Lippert torsion axle’s with six lug 10” drum. I’m thinking I would have to go with a 6 to 5 lug adapter. Has anyone successfully done this. This would give me 2 additional spares.

check with the manufacturer they might have hob options to fit your wheel and you might need to widen/narrow the track, any good machine/truck/spring shop should be able to do that. I'm doing the same thing this spring, going from 15 to 16 rims and I'll need to widen the axle 5" to make up fot the different offset. My local truck shop can do it in an hour, thankfully my truck/trailer have the same bolt pattern.

If push comes to shove.... just get a new axle built.

 

[DeBo3359]

Here is the way the lippert axel’s configured. And the Jeep wheel. As you can see I’ll need and adapter with an offset to clear the axel hub.

 

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[kwill]

I'm not familiar with that axle manufacturer but some (e.g. Dexter) will sell you replacement hubs so that you won't need an adapter. I would check with Lippert.

 

[m_lars]

I ran into the same issue with my home built trailer and Land Rover wheels. I wasn’t adapting 6 to 5 lug, but the center bore of the wheel didn’t fit over the trailer hub. You’re going to need spacers wether you swap out to hubs or not. You can have custom adapters made that will be hub centric on both the axle and your wheels. You could have the wheels bored out, as mentioned, but that would pretty much destroy the value of them as Jeep wheels

 

[64Trvlr]

I ran into the same issue with my home built trailer and Land Rover wheels. I wasn’t adapting 6 to 5 lug, but the center bore of the wheel didn’t fit over the trailer hub. You’re going to need spacers wether you swap out to hubs or not. You can have custom adapters made that will be hub centric on both the axle and your wheels. You could have the wheels bored out, as mentioned, but that would pretty much destroy the value of them as Jeep wheels

Or just go to a wheel with the correct hub diameter and offset.

 

[m_lars]

Or just go to a wheel with the correct hub diameter and offset.

Of course, but it sounds like he’s already got the wheels and wants them to be useable on both the trailer and the Jeep. That’s why I did what I did, the same rims on both trailer and vehicle.

 

[64Trvlr]

Of course, but it sounds like he’s already got the wheels and wants them to be useable on both the trailer and the Jeep. That’s why I did what I did, the same rims on both trailer and vehicle.

I understand it was just one more option.

 

[Lanlubber In Remembrance]

I understand it was just one more option.

Sounds like the weight of one of them is on the hub (usually the larger diameter hole) whereas the weight of the other is being carried on the lugs. (Very different lug nuts as well and smaller hub hole)

 

[Billiebob]

I agree, same rims all around, maybe just change the whole axle out. Price it. It might be reasonable then you can sell the Lippert thing complete with rims and tires. Adapters tend to be outrageously priced. Changing the entire axle is a seamless solution.