Can 101A3 rims fit on A2 axle?

[koolex11]

I know the new wheels are 16.5" and the old GM rims are 16", but are they interchangeable? Anyone ever check if the bolt pattern is the same? I actually want to put HMMWV wheels on my 85 Chevy, but I though it more likely that someone tried switching trailer wheels.

 

[Fredo Corleone]

Yes they are the same bolt pattern

 

[Fredo Corleone]

But if you are putting A3 rims on a M101A2 trailer they will rub the body, too much back spacing.

 

[86m1028]

But if you are putting A3 rims on a M101A2 trailer they will rub the body, too much back spacing.

They do fit (barely).
I have bought m101a2's with 12 bolt hummer wheels on them.
I would not put a load in the trailer with those wheels on it but it can be pulled (empty) that way.

 

[86m1028]

I know the new wheels are 16.5" and the old GM rims are 16", but are they interchangeable? Anyone ever check if the bolt pattern is the same? I actually want to put HMMWV wheels on my 85 Chevy, but I though it more likely that someone tried switching trailer wheels.

Search in the cucv section plenty of info there.

 

[papakb]

Prior to buying a really clean A3 I had A1s and A2s. The A2 will run with the high offset HMMWV 16.5" rims by using a spacer between the wheel and drum. Because I never put a combat load into the trailer a simple 3/8" spacer bought off of eBay worked fine. There wasn't any thread showing on the wheel studs but I never had any issues with the wheels loosening up. There are some high dollar wheel extension kits available for the trailers but I never saw the need for one.

The whole axle is different on the A3s and it adjusts the track width to match the HMMWVs and eliminates any problems with clearance.

Kurt

 

[NJRICK]

A3 wheels on 85 chevy

You can put the wheels on your truck but will need wheel spacers.

 

[NJRICK]

I have NEW A3 axles if anyone is looking.