Can I purchase any wheel with the right size & bolt pattern?

[Sheepdog85]

I am going to add a second spare tire and I was quoted $174 for a direct replacement from factory of what is on my trailer now.

That is ridiculous if you ask me. A quick search came up with these for $56 each.
https://www.discounttire.com/buy-wheels/liquid-metal-supreme-hd

Am I missing something as far as quality or specifications that justifies the $174 price from the dealer?

Or is it ok, and smarter, to just go with a new wheel at a better price?

[valhalla360]

$56 for tire and rim?

You need a rim that matches.
A tire (the rubber part) that matches the size and load rating (same size tire may have different load ratings).

After that, you can buy on price and no don't get paranoid about it.

I suspect once you do that, you will find, the $174 isn't too far from what you are finding from other sources.

Someone had a kind of glancing approach to the real question: Why do you feel the need for a second spare?
- You are driving to Alaska and will be in remote areas...I can see the argument. Tires in remote areas can be expensive or require you to wait a few days to ship them in.
- You are traveling I-95 from New England to Florida...one spare should be plenty as you can always pick up another spare if you use the first.

[RobWNY]

I assume Grand Design is giving you a price for a tire and a rim. Is it a Westlake tire or a Goodyear Endurance tire? 15" or 16"? $174 doesn't seem all that bad for a tire and a rim. You're not getting both for $56

[Grit_dog]

Just go on Amazon or etrailer and buy one. Easy peazy.

[K_Charles]

Grand Design wants to sell you a spare tire and discount tire wants to sell you a rim, not the same thing.

[enblethen]

You didn't say what size tire and wheel!
Walmart

[Lwiddis]

If you want to use a $56 wheel/tire or whatever you can. Hopefully I won't be behind you or coming in the opposite direction.

[Grit_dog]

Yes, in general, same diameter, width, bolt pattern and offset, most of which are standard for trailer wheels, will work.
You will need to wade through the multitude of responses that are overthinking it. As many of the folks here only have limited, recreational experience with trailers and do not fully understand, and therefore are basing much of their knowledge off of very limited experience.

Subjectively, unless the second spare is just so you can sleep better at night, fix the issue that is making a second spare tire seem like a necessity.

[schlep1967]

Your title says you are looking for a wheel. Your post says tire. If wheel/rim look at the inside of your current wheels. You should see something stamped in it stating max inflation value. Make sure that matches on the new one also.

[drsteve]

It should be fine, especially as a second spare.

[romore]

Shopping on price alone is not wise, there are a lot of unsafe cheap tires out there. Go with a quality brand from a reputable tire dealer, the rv and auto dealers are generally the highest.

[ford_truck_guy]

You need to known the offset ( if any) and the bolt pattern.. Mine is 8x6.5