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paker
Explorer
Nov 15, 2018

Dolly tire rims are different

(I wish I could attach photos)
The mounting surface that has 5 bolt holes is different in depth. Measured from the outer edge of the wheel, one is about 4" deep, the other is 5" deep. So when I install them on the dolly, one wheel is 1" father out. My left wheel is as close to the fender attachment bracket as this photo , but the right wheel is 1" farther away than the left. Should I be concerned about some kind of unbalance from this?I can use washers to clear the fenders from the wheels. Any inherent unbalance?
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    gbopp
    Explorer
    Nov 15, 2018
    rvpaker wrote:
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  • camperdave's avatar
    camperdave
    Explorer
    Nov 15, 2018
    I don't know about an imbalance, but I would get at least one new wheel so they are the same. Maybe buy 2 just so they match and are new, depending on what you know about the history of that dolly.
  • rvpaker's avatar
    rvpaker
    Explorer
    Nov 16, 2018
    It was a craigslist purchase. My first tow dolly though I rented u-haul dollies before. The left wheel closer to the dolly body will carry a little more weight than the other "by one inch". I doubt the difference is significant. The wheels are not pivoting. The wheel pan does. So I am cautiously inclined to keep the wheels.
  • RJsfishin's avatar
    RJsfishin
    Explorer
    Nov 17, 2018
    The 1" difference will not make any difference in the towing performance of the dolly. Anyone who says it will is a fanatic.

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