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Old 04-13-2017, 11:56 AM   #1
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17B Rim Size

Does anyone know the rim size and bolt pattern on a 17b.
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Old 04-13-2017, 01:37 PM   #2
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Does anyone know the rim size and bolt pattern on a 17b.
The newer trailers run a 205/75-R15 tire so that is a 15" diameter rim. Some older trailers ran a 205/75-R14. My guess would be a 6" width but I would confirm this. The bolt pattern on our 19' is 5 on 4-1/2. It is a very common configuration and it would stand to reason that this was the same across models/years. Just trying to give you some direction. Maybe someone who has shopped for alternative rims on newer 17' trailer can confirm specifics for you.
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The newer trailers run a 205/75-R15 tire so that is a 15" diameter rim. Some older trailers ran a 205/75-R14. My guess would be a 6" width but I would confirm this. The bolt pattern on our 19' is 5 on 4-1/2. It is a very common configuration and it would stand to reason that this was the same across models/years. Just trying to give you some direction. Maybe someone who has shopped for alternative rims on newer 17' trailer can confirm specifics for you.
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Old 04-13-2017, 02:18 PM   #4
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At least on the new versions the rims are 6 inch. I asked about this when picking up my 17B in March.
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Old 04-18-2017, 10:03 AM   #5
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Not related to the original post but this may help others with an older trailer. Not sure when they switched over but our 19 has the 14" rims and I confirmed it is a 5.5" width. It makes sense that Escape would be running a 15x6 now. I asked Tammy a while back and she confirmed there is no issues going to the larger size rim/tire combination if an owner wants to replace and run 205/75-15's. It would give you an inch more overall diameter and raise the trailer 1/2". Plus a little more load capacity. Not sure there is much value, but I would probably do it only if looking to upgrade the rims from white to aluminum at some point.
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Old 04-18-2017, 10:40 AM   #6
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Not related to the original post but this may help others with an older trailer. Not sure when they switched over but our 19 has the 14" rims and I confirmed it is a 5.5" width. It makes sense that Escape would be running a 15x6 now. I asked Tammy a while back and she confirmed there is no issues going to the larger size rim/tire combination if an owner wants to replace and run 205/75-15's. It would give you an inch more overall diameter and raise the trailer 1/2". Plus a little more load capacity. Not sure there is much value, but I would probably do it only if looking to upgrade the rims from white to aluminum at some point.
Exactly what I did on our 17B when I wanted new tires. Went with 15" aluminum rims as they had some nice looking ones on sale at DiscountTiresDirect for less than the cost of the white steel rims.
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