Fayette wheels interchangeable with Dexter?

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Fayette wheels interchangeable with Dexter? Aug 25, 2014 17:19:13 GMT -8

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Post by lauhoe on Aug 25, 2014 17:19:13 GMT -8

As it happens, when I picked up my restored trailer in Missouri I failed to remember to ask about the spare tire until I was somewhere in Western South Dakota :'(

Fortunately, it wasn't because I needed it. However, I do need a spare and I'm trying to decide if I should have the previous owner ship it (at my expense), or if I should attempt to go with an alternate.

My trailer has Fayette, 15" 4-bolt wheels. Has anyone switched out Dexter 15" 4-bolt on 9.44" wheels for the Fayette's? Even if they do fit, should I just go ahead with the expense to ship the Fayette spare, for a matching set?

All comments welcome.

Laura

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Fayette wheels interchangeable with Dexter? Aug 25, 2014 23:03:07 GMT -8

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Post by John Palmer on Aug 25, 2014 23:03:07 GMT -8

I've never heard of a Fayette brand wheel, but who knows. Most 15" wheels are five bolt pattern. Most four bolt wheels are 13" and 14" sizes.

I would have the PO drop the wheel by a tire store and remove the tire from the rim and discard. Then have them box and ship "only the wheel" to you. It will save you freight without the tire, and the tire likely needs to be replaced anyway due to age (over three years).

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Fayette wheels interchangeable with Dexter? Aug 26, 2014 8:12:13 GMT -8

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Post by lauhoe on Aug 26, 2014 8:12:13 GMT -8

John, that's exactly what I've decided to do. The Fayette (also called Dayton) wheels seem nearly impossible to locate, short of rummaging through every old camper junkyard I might come across in my travels. Might as well ensure the right fit to my hubs by keeping all three wheels consistent. If you have access to Google Drive, here's a link to what the wheel looks like. drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B_de36eAxLpdSThMZnh6V3Q3cGM&usp=sharing

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Fayette wheels interchangeable with Dexter? Aug 26, 2014 15:17:00 GMT -8

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Post by John Palmer on Aug 26, 2014 15:17:00 GMT -8

Aug 26, 2014 8:12:13 GMT -8 lauhoe said:

John, that's exactly what I've decided to do. The Fayette (also called Dayton) wheels seem nearly impossible to locate, short of rummaging through every old camper junkyard I might come across in my travels. Might as well ensure the right fit to my hubs by keeping all three wheels consistent. If you have access to Google Drive, here's a link to what the wheel looks like. drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B_de36eAxLpdSThMZnh6V3Q3cGM&usp=sharing

Dayton is a large well established wheel company. They have been making car and truck wheels for decades. No telling how many different styles of wheels they have made during this time.

I think the only way you would match that wheel in the photo would be to go dumpster diving in some old trailer grave yards. It will be much better to bite the bullet (shipping cost) and have your orphaned wheel shipped to you.

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Fayette wheels interchangeable with Dexter? Aug 26, 2014 15:30:54 GMT -8

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Post by lauhoe on Aug 26, 2014 15:30:54 GMT -8

Aug 26, 2014 15:17:00 GMT -8 John Palmer said:

I think the only way you would match that wheel in the photo would be to go dumpster diving in some old trailer grave yards. It will be much better to bite the bullet (shipping cost) and have your orphaned wheel shipped to you.

Done! I don't know how she did it, but the prev owner is shipping the wheel from MO to OR for $39.48, and it will be here Friday.

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