Motor trike wheels

[kybigmac]

I have 93 GW with what I think is a 99 MT kit ,according to the paper work I got with the trike it was installed in 99. What I'm wondering about are wheel options. I have the 4 lug wheels that came with the kit and I would like to update to a different wheel. I have found a few 4 lug wheels that are the right bolt pattern but the back spacing is wrong,plus I didn't really like the looks. I was wondering if anyone has ever used the 4 to 5 lug adapters and how well they worked or if anyone knows of 4 lug wheels that will work? Thx in advance!

 

[Speedy]

That 4 1/4

I have a 2002 Gold Wing with the 4 lug wheels also. I bought my wheels from Discount Tires, they are Billit Specialities. I measured the backspacing on Motor Trike wheels and then ordered the wheels. Make sure you have the correct bolt pattern, the 4 lug Motor Trike wheels are 4 on 4 1/4 not 4 on 4 1/2 pattern it came on early Dodge Darts and Plymouth Valiants. I don't suggest spacers it might put your tire into the fender.

Speedy

 

[CrystalPistol]

I have a Lehman which uses the 4 on 4-1/4 circle as used on 74-93 Mustang, 81-88 Thunderbird, Pintos, Bobcats, Fairmonts, little LTDIIs, etc .... and I have a spare set of them and two buddies with late '90s Motor Trikes ..... one of whom wanted the spares ..... but their MTs have the older Ford 4 on 4-1/2 pattern as used on some early 6cyl Mustangs, Falcons & Comets from the '60s. He even paid me and mounted two tires and was installing them when he found the mismatch. I know my Lehman and those ASA 5 spoke wheels are 4 on 4-1/4 as I had a '85 T-bird and those 15x7s also fit the Lehman's axles.

Anyway ..... very easy to measure center to center two opposite studs if any doubt.

I bought the wheels back too.

 

[tomg]

I do think that this forum is a great place for information but I also think that a good aftermarket wheel shop should be able to answer any questions, order the wheels for you and if they don't fit, its their issue and not yours.

Tomg

 

[Future Triker]

I'm sure I'm WAY too late on this, but what about pulling the axles out & having a machine shop convert them to 5 lug?

You can still get 4 lug wheels made, but good lord it ain't cheap! I'll bet a halfway decent machine shop could pull your wheel studs outta the axle, spec it out, & turn them into a 5 lug flange without too much cost.

Sure would open up the wheel options for you!