Anyone know a easy way to lookup bolt patterns?

SBUBandit

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I recently purchased a utility trailer, and I need to find myself a decent spare rim. I was able to determine the bolt pattern as 5 on 5.5. What I have been searching for is a decent site or utility that has some sort of searchable list of bolt patterns for various vehicles. That way I know what I'm looking for at the junkyard. I was told by one source that older Silverados had this size, but in my searching it appears to me more like some of the older Ram's and Ram vans had them, but I'd like something a little more definitive. Let me know if you have any suggestions.

EDIT:

OK, of course right after posting I stumbled across this site, so if anyone else has this same question, check this out

http://www.4wheelparts.com/aux_incl/bolt_pattern.html
 

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SBUBandit

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the roadie said:

Very nice, that's exactly what I was looking for. I also considered using adapters to change my bolt pattern to the same as the TB, Which means when towing the trailer, I have lots of spares, which is kinda convenient, but then I'd have to buy more rims, so I'll probably just stick with the 5 on 5.5. Thanks Roadie
 

SBUBandit

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After using Bill's link and looking around a little online, it appears what I really want is one from a Late 80's, early 90's Ram. Those look exactly like what is on my trailer now. Right bolt pattern, right size (15"). Only other thing I should need to check is bore hole size correct? I was told the bore hole is a different size on trailers, but I'll bust out the calipers tonight and hike across the field and measure the hub on the trailer.
 

navigator

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how did you verify it is 5 on 5.5?
Most utility trailers and boat trailers that I have been around are 4 on 4.5 which is the same bolt pattern as man Jeeps and Fords(Explorer,Ranger).

I think some of the later year model Jeep Grand Cherokees moved to a 5 on 5.5 though.
 

SBUBandit

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navigator said:
how did you verify it is 5 on 5.5?
Most utility trailers and boat trailers that I have been around are 4 on 4.5 which is the same bolt pattern as man Jeeps and Fords(Explorer,Ranger).

I think some of the later year model Jeep Grand Cherokees moved to a 5 on 5.5 though.

First I looked up online how to measure, and measured it out as close as I could and came up closest to 5 on 5.5 but to be absolutely certain, later that day i was hauling the trailer to the weigh station to have it weighed to register it and pulled into Kan Rock Tire and the guy there used a little thing that they just slip over two lugs and it tells them the bolt pattern. Turns out I measured correctly
 

SBUBandit

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Measured the bore holes in the wheels last night and measured 86mm, which tells me it has Ford rims on it. Stopped on my way to work this morning and picked up a rim from a 92 E150 van. Now I just gotta find some halfway decent take-off tires and should be all good to go with my rebuild project.
 

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