8x170 conversion

[fifty]

My search **** is weak tonight. I am planning on picking up a m101 or m416 trailer in the next week or so. I want to run 8x170 hubs so I can match up my trucks 8x170 wheels (5 inch bs and 37 inch tires)
Rather drag a trailer axle than an axle axle if I run out of tires...

Anyways, any heads up on converting the hubs or better yet, axles with 8x170 hubs and electric brakes?

 

[loren85022]

Here is what I learned. Trailer hubs don't come with metric hubs. So I had a 5x5 to 8x170 adapter made. $70 each. The trailer matches my ford van. I also have elec brakes. The alternative would be to have a hub drilled to 170mm. I just found this solution first. Plus I think 5x5 is better for resale.