Glossary
A list of common Dexter terms and explanations.
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Wheel Capacity
The load carrying ability of a wheel assembly at a specified inflation pressure.
The load carrying ability of a wheel assembly at a specified inflation pressure.
Wheel Inset
The center line of the tire will be inboard from the hub face.
The center line of the tire will be inboard from the hub face.
Wheel Nut (or Bolt)
A fastener used to attach wheels and/or rims to a trailer hub. Wheel nuts and bolts must be properly torqued to maintain the integrity of the entire wheel and hub system. Torque wheel bolts to the proper setting and be sure to re-check the torque setting at the intervals outlined in your service manual.
A fastener used to attach wheels and/or rims to a trailer hub. Wheel nuts and bolts must be properly torqued to maintain the integrity of the entire wheel and hub system. Torque wheel bolts to the proper setting and be sure to re-check the torque setting at the intervals outlined in your service manual.
Wheel Offset
References the center line position of the wheel to the hub face. See Wheel Inset, Wheel Outset, or Wheel Zeroset.
References the center line position of the wheel to the hub face. See Wheel Inset, Wheel Outset, or Wheel Zeroset.
Wheel Outset
The center line of the tire will be outboard from the hub face.
The center line of the tire will be outboard from the hub face.
Wheel Zeroset
The center line of the tire will be the same as the hub face.
The center line of the tire will be the same as the hub face.