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concerning fitment and installation of wheels on your GM vehicle. At Wheelsforless we don't sell blemished wheels or seconds. Our
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and more. Below you'll find specific information concerning your
vehicle and wheel fitment.
1999-2006 1500
In 1999 GM redesigned their 1/2
trucks. Now both 2WD and 4WD trucks use the same 6/5.5 bolt
pattern. All '99 to '04 trucks must use 16" or larger wheels.
GM introduced rack and pinion steering on the 2WD trucks which require a
hub centric wheel. Hub centric means that the center of the wheel
must be the same size as the hub on the truck. In other words the
wheel on the 2WD models centers on the hub instead of the lugs as past
trucks had. This means that only 6 lug wheels made specifically
for the GM hub will work properly on the 1999-Up 2WD 1500.
Although large bore 6 lug wheels will fit on the truck, a bad vibration
is experienced at higher speeds. Most wheel manufacturers have
built wheels with the proper 78.3 mm hub bore. 4WD models can use
both large bore (108 mm) or hub centric (78.3 mm) wheels. Tahoe
and Suburban have the same characteristics as the 1500 beginning with
2000 year models. Beginning in 2005 17" wheels are required to
compensate for bigger brakes. Below is a chart with recommendations for tire fitments based on wheel
size.
| Wheels Size |
Tire Size |
Modification |
| 16x8 |
235/70R16, 245/75R16, 265/70R16,
265/75R16,
285/75R16,
295/75R16,
305/70R16,
315/75R16 |
No modification is necessary for tire sizes up to 265/75R16.
No modification is necessary for 285/75R16 unless the wheel has
a backspace of less than 4 1/2". Sizes larger than
285/75R16 require a lift kit. ***16"
Wheels do not fit 2005 and newer models*** |
| 16x10 |
305/70R16, 315/75R16, 325/70R16, 365/65R16 |
All sizes on 16x10 wheels require a lift kit.
***16" Wheels do not fit on 2005 and newer
models*** |
| 17x8 |
255/65R17, 255/70R17,
265/70R17,
285/60R17, 285/70R17,
295/70R17,
33/1250R17 |
No modification is necessary until 295/70R17 and 33/12.50R17
sizes. A leveling kit is all that is required to run these
two sizes on a 17x8 wheel as long as the backspace is 4 1/2" or
greater. |
| 17x9 |
265/70R17, 285/60R17, 285/70R17, 295/70R17, 33/12.50R17,
35/12.50R17,
325/70R17 |
No modification is necessary for 265/70R17, 285/60R17, and
285/70R17. A leveling kit will work for 295/70R17 and
33/12.50R17 as long as the wheel has a minimum backspace of
5.0". Less than 5.0" backspace will require a larger lift.
The 35/12.50R17 and 325/70R17 are 35" tall tires and require at
least 4" of lift. |
| 17x10 |
33/12.50R17, 35/12.50R17, 325/70R17, 37/13.50R17,
355/70R17 |
Lift kit is required on all sizes. |
| 18x8.5 |
265/60R18,
285/60R18 |
No modifications required. |
| 18x9 |
285/60R18,
325/60R18,
325/65R18 |
Trimming of air dam is all that is required for 285/60R18 as
long as wheel has minimum backspace of 5.0". A leveling
kit is required if backspace is less than 5.0". Lift
required for sizes larger than 285/60R18 . |
| 18x9.5 |
305/60R18, 325/65R18,
355/65R18. |
Lift kit is required on all sizes. |
| 20x8.5 |
275/55R20, 285/50R20,
305/50R20, 305/55R20 |
No modification required with 275/55R20, 285/50R20, and
305/50R20 as long as wheel has minimum backspace of 4.5". Lift kit is
required for 305/55R20. |
| 20x9 |
305/50R20, 305/55R20 |
Lift kit required. |
| 20x10 |
305/50R20, 305/55R20,
325/60R20,
355/60R20 |
Lift kit required. |
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** This information is accurate to the best of
our knowledge and experience. No guarantee is implied. ** |
1988-1998 1500 4x4
These trucks have the same fitment characteristics and bolt pattern as
'99-newer trucks.
1971-1998 1500 2WD
These year model 2WD trucks have a 5/5 bolt pattern.
1971-1987 years use 1/2 lugs, and 1988-1998 use 14mm x 1.50 lugs.
The OE wheel on 1971-1987 trucks was 15x8 with a 4.0" backspace.
In 1987 GM changed to 15x7 with 4.0" backspace. These trucks can
fit up to 10" wide wheels as long as the tire size does not exceed 28".
1988-Newer 2500
These 3/4 ton trucks take 16" or larger wheels with a 8/6.5 bolt
pattern. They use 14mm x 1.50 lugs. OE wheels for 1988-1999 were
16x7 with a 4.0" backspace. OE wheels for 2000-newer trucks is
16x7 with 5.0" backspace.
Below is a chart with recommendations for tire fitments based on wheel
size.
| Wheels Size |
Tire Size |
Modification |
| 16x8 |
245/75R16,
265/75R16,
285/75R16,
295/75R16,
305/70R16,
315/75R16 |
No modification is necessary for tire sizes up to 265/75R16.
Trimming of air dam may be necessary even with 16x8 wheel with 4
1/2" backspace. Leveling kit is suggested for 285/75R16.
Sizes larger than 285/75R16 require a lift kit. |
| 16x10 |
305/70R16, 315/75R16, 325/70R16, 365/65R16 |
All sizes on 16x10 wheels require a lift kit. |
| 17x8 |
265/70R17,
295/70R17,
33/1250R17 |
No modification necessary for 265/70R17. A leveling kit is
required to run 295/70R17 or 33/12.50R17. |
| 17x9 |
265/70R17, 295/70R17, 33/12.50R17,
35/12.50R17,
325/70R17 |
No modification is necessary for 265/70R17. A leveling kit will work for 295/70R17 and
33/12.50R17 as long as the wheel has a minimum backspace of
5.0". Less than 5.0" backspace will require a larger lift.
The 35/12.50R17 and 325/70R17 are 35" tall tires and require at
least 4" of lift. |
| 17x10 |
33/12.50R17, 35/12.50R17, 325/70R17, 37/13.50R17,
355/70R17 |
Lift kit is required on all sizes. |
| 18x8.5 |
265/60R18,
285/60R18 |
No modifications required. |
| 18x9 |
285/60R18,
325/60R18,
325/65R18 |
Trimming of air dam is all that is required for 285/60R18 as
long as wheel has minimum backspace of 5.0". A leveling
kit is required if backspace is less than 5.0". Lift
required for sizes larger than 285/60R18 . |
| 18x9.5 |
305/60R18, 325/65R18,
355/65R18. |
Lift kit is required on all sizes. |
| 20x8.5 |
305/50R20, 305/55R20 |
Trimming may be necessary for 305/50R20. A leveling kit is suggested for 305/50R20. Lift kit is
required for 305/55R20. |
| 20x9 |
305/50R20, 305/55R20 |
Lift kit required. |
| 20x10 |
305/50R20, 305/55R20,
325/60R20,
355/60R20 |
Lift kit required. |
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** This information is accurate to the best of
our knowledge and experience. No guarantee is implied. ** |
2000-Newer Tahoe, Yukon, Escalade, Suburban
These trucks have the same fitment characteristics
and bolt pattern as 1999-newer 1500 trucks. Refer to the chart
above for 1999-newer 1500 for tire size recommendations based on wheel
size. Keep in mind that 2005 and newer Tahoes and Suburbans
require 17" or larger wheels.
1992-1999 4WD Tahoe, Yukon, Escalade, Suburban
These trucks have the same fitment characteristics
and bolt pattern as 1999-newer 1500 trucks. Refer to the chart
above for 1999-newer 1500 for tire size recommendations based on wheel
size.
1992-1999 2WD Tahoe, Yukon, Escalade, Suburban
These trucks have a 5/5 bolt pattern and use a 14mm x
1.50 lug.
Avalanche
These trucks have the same fitment characteristics
and bolt pattern as 1999-newer 1500 trucks. Refer to the chart
above for 1999-newer 1500 for tire size recommendations based on wheel
size.
Trailblazer & Envoy
These new trucks have a new 6/5 bolt pattern.
These trucks use high offset wheels so tires larger than recommended
sizes will require body modification.
| Wheel Size |
Recommended Tire Size |
| 16x8 |
245/70R16 |
| 17x7, 17x8 |
245/65R17 |
| 18x8, 18x8.5 |
255/55R18 |
| 20x8.5 |
275/45R20, 255/50R20 |
Colorado & Canyon
These trucks have the old 6/5.5 bolt pattern with
the large hub bore. That means that wheels made for 2WD 1999-newer
1500 with the 78.3mm hub bore will not fit. These trucks also have
a high offset wheel so tires larger than recommended sizes will require
body modification.
| Wheel Size |
Tire Size |
Modifications |
| 15x7 |
235/75R15, 265/70R15 |
No modification for 235/75R15. 265/70R15 may require
body modification on aftermarket wheels. |
| 15x8 |
235/75R15, 265/70R15 |
Lift is required for 15x8 wheels unless they have minimum
backspace of 5.0" or larger. |
| 16x8 |
245/70R16, 265/70R16 |
No modifications necessary for 245/70R16. No
modification necessary f or 265/70R16 on 16x8 with 5.0"
backspace. Some body modification may be required for
265/70R16 and 16x8 wheels with 4 1/2" backspace. 16x8
wheels with less than 4 1/2" backspace require lift kit. |
| 17x8 |
235/60R17, 265/65R17 |
No modification necessary for 235/60R17. No
modification necessary for 265/65R17 on 17x8 wheel with minimum
backspace of 5.0". Some body modification may be required
for 265/65R17 on 17x8 wheels with 4 1/2" backspace. 17x8
wheels with less than 4 1/2" backspace require lift kit. |
S10 2WD
The 2WD S10 has a 5/4.75 bolt pattern and uses 12mm x
1.50 lugs. Below is a chart with recommended tire sizes based on
wheel size.
| Wheel Size |
Recommended Tire Sizes |
| 15x7 |
205/75R15, 215/65R15, 235/60R15 |
| 15x8 |
235/60R15, 245/60R15 |
| 16x8 |
235/55R16, 245/50R16, 255/55R16 |
| 17x8 |
245/45R17, 255/50R17 |
| 18x8, 18x8.5 |
245/40R18, 255/45R18 |
| 20x8.5 |
255/35R20 |
4WD S10
The 4x4 S10 has the same 5/4.75 bolt pattern as the
2WD, but it has a high positive offset like a front wheel drive car
might. Because of this high offset, only high offset wheels with
factory tire sizes will fit properly. Any other offset or larger
tires require body modifications.
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