2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Wheel Interchange

2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Wheel Fitment Guide | wheelinterchange.com

Known OEM Fitment For 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The Silverado 1500 had multiple factory wheel and tire packages in 2013. Specifications can vary by trim and package. Use the on-page calculator and verify against your door-jamb tire placard and the owner’s manual before buying.

If any value on your truck differs from the above, follow your OEM markings. Do not assume uniformity across all 2013 Silverado 1500 trims.

How To Use The Wheel Interchange Calculator

The calculator on this page compares Wheels from the donor vehicle versus Installed on your vehicle and lets you test custom wheel and tire sizes. Follow these steps:

• Start with your truck: set Installed on to 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and enter your actual stock wheel and tire sizes from the door placard or the table above.
• Set Wheels from to the donor vehicle you are considering. This could be another truck or an aftermarket wheel and tire size you plan to use.
• Use Custom wheel size to change rim diameter, rim width, and offset. The calculator updates inner clearance and outer poke so you can see if the wheel moves closer to the suspension or further out toward the fender.
• Use Custom tire size to adjust section width and aspect ratio. When you change rim diameter, the tool updates tire diameter in the comparison so you can keep overall diameter consistent.
• Watch these indicators:
  • Inner clearance: must not contact struts, control arms, knuckles, or sway-bar links at full lock and full compression.
  • Outer poke: keep within the fender line to avoid rubbing on liners and to stay legal where required.
  • Overall tire diameter: keeping close to the OEM placard value helps maintain speedometer accuracy and clearance.
• If any dimension is uncertain or your package differs from the examples here, compare against the exact sizes printed on your current tires and wheels.

Fitment Checklist Before You Buy

• Bolt pattern: Wheel must be 6x139.7.
• Center bore: Wheel bore must be 78.1 mm or larger. If larger, use hub-centric rings sized to 78.1 mm at the vehicle side.
• Thread size: Lugs must match M14 x 1.5 threads and the correct seat type required by the wheel design.
• Offset and width: Use the calculator to ensure adequate inner clearance and controlled outer poke. Compare to the OEM 20x8.5 ET 31 reference if helpful.
• Brake and suspension clearance: Verify spoke and barrel clearance over calipers and at full steering lock.
• Tire diameter and load index: Match overall diameter close to the OEM placard and meet or exceed the factory load index for a pickup application.
• Wheel and spacer load ratings: Components must meet or exceed your vehicle’s axle loads.
• TPMS: Ensure sensor compatibility and perform a relearn after installation per the owner’s manual.

Plus Sizing And Common Upgrades

The Silverado 1500 commonly runs multiple OEM sizes. Examples provided here include a 20x8.5 ET 31 wheel and a 245/70R17 tire size on some trims. If you are moving to a different diameter:

• Plus one or plus two: Increase rim diameter while selecting a tire with a lower aspect ratio so overall diameter stays close to the placard value.
• Wider wheels: When increasing width, adjust offset to maintain inner clearance. For instance, adding wheel width to the inside without reducing offset may cause suspension contact.
• All-terrain tires: Many owners upsize section width. Always confirm fender and liner clearance at full lock and compression using the calculator and a physical test fit.

If you are unsure of your truck’s original tire diameter, read it directly from your current tire sidewall and set that as the baseline in the calculator.

Installation Tips

• Test fit one front and one rear corner before mounting tires or installing all four wheels.
• Clean hub faces and rotor hats. Remove rust and debris to ensure the wheel seats flat.
• If using hub-centric rings, seat them fully on the hub before mounting the wheel.
• Hand-start all lug nuts to avoid cross-threading. Tighten in a crisscross pattern.
• Torque lug nuts to the value in your owner’s manual using a calibrated torque wrench. Recheck torque after a short shakedown drive.
• Verify clearance at full steering lock both directions and over bumps before normal driving.
• Perform a TPMS relearn and set pressures to the door-jamb placard unless your tire professional advises otherwise for your load and tire type.

Tools And Helpful Supplies

• 1/2 inch torque wrench
• 3 ton jack stands
• M14x1.5 lug nuts that match your wheel’s seat type
• 78.1 mm hub-centric rings for aftermarket wheels with a larger bore

FAQs

• What is the bolt pattern on a 2013 Silverado 1500?

  6x139.7. Any replacement wheel must match this pattern.

• What lug nuts does it use?

  Thread size is M14 x 1.5. The seat type depends on the wheel design. Use the correct seat profile specified by the wheel manufacturer and torque to the value in the owner’s manual.

• Do I need hub-centric rings?

  If your aftermarket wheel has a larger center bore than 78.1 mm, use rings sized to 78.1 mm at the vehicle side. If the wheel bore is 78.1 mm and fits the hub, rings are not needed. A smaller bore will not fit.

• Will OEM-style 20 inch wheels with ET 31 fit my 2013 Silverado 1500?

  20x8.5 ET 31 is an OEM example for some trims. If using identical specs, it typically aligns with factory clearances. For aftermarket wheels, confirm center bore, load rating, and use the calculator to verify clearance with your chosen tire size.

• What tire size should I use when moving to a larger wheel?

  Use the calculator to keep overall diameter close to your door-jamb placard value. Enter your current size as the baseline, then adjust rim diameter and tire aspect ratio until the overall diameter and clearances are acceptable.

• Are 17 inch wheels OK on this truck?

  Some 2013 Silverado 1500 trims used 17 inch OEM packages, for example with 245/70R17 tires. Verify your specific trim’s placard and brake clearance, and compare in the calculator before purchase.

• Can I use wheel spacers?

  Only if needed and properly rated. Use hub-centric spacers that match 78.1 mm, ensure sufficient thread engagement or extended studs as required, and re-verify clearances. Follow the owner’s manual and local regulations.

• Will my TPMS work with new wheels?

  Yes, if you transfer compatible sensors or install new ones that match your truck’s system. Perform a relearn after installation per the owner’s manual.

Note: When values are unknown for your exact trim, confirm using the calculator on this page, your door-jamb placard, the owner’s manual, or an OEM parts database before ordering wheels or tires.