I recently bought a 1951 new moon camper. It is in need of some major work, but the first thing that I am looking for are some wheels to fit it. It presently has 2 split rim wheels and is missing the other two wheels. As far as I can tell it is a 15x6 5 lug wheel. The lugs are the 5 1/2 diameter and the center is 4". One of the problems is that there are little nubs between the studs that the wheel must clear and one centering stud. I am in need of any help to find what kind of wheels would fit. The kind of vehicle and year to start looking at would even help. I am posting some pictures of the hub to give anyone some ideas. Thanks for any help.
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Ok cut the pin off no need for it. 5 on 5.5 bolt pattern is large dodge ford pattern. Good luck
Dave
It looks to me like it is a 17" wheel and 1 ton chassis bolt patern, (possible Dodge) The dowel is for alignment and the wheels have areas cast into them to clear the nubs. Also looks like a 17" Travco wheel might fit. I would probably look at changing the axle to a heavy duty 8 lug 10,000lb axle, or even a 6 lug 7500lb axle. depending on the weight of your trailer. It might be a simpler fix and you can have electric brakes then.
My 2 cents Big mike
It is not a dually axle. There is not enough room in the wheel well for two tires. I thought that is just what they did back in the 50's, but I am just guessing.
Was it a dually axle? Because that pin sticking out is for lining up the dually rims.
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