2013 GMC Yukon Wheel Interchange

2013 GMC Yukon Wheel Fitment

Use the information below as a starting point for checking replacement wheels and tires for a 2013 GMC Yukon. Some original-equipment specifications can vary by trim, package, brake configuration, or wheel option. Confirm the complete specification with the vehicle door-jamb label, owner’s manual, GMC service information, or the wheel manufacturer before ordering.

Known OEM Fitment For 2013 GMC Yukon

The bolt pattern alone does not prove that a wheel fits. Also check center-bore compatibility, offset, wheel width, brake clearance, load rating, tire size, and lug-nut seating. A wheel with a larger center bore may require correctly sized hub-centric rings, while a wheel with a smaller center bore will not seat on the hub.

How To Use The Wheel Interchange Calculator

Use the calculator to compare wheels from a donor vehicle with the wheels installed on your 2013 GMC Yukon. Enter the donor wheel and tire specifications as accurately as possible, then enter the known specifications for the Yukon. Compare diameter, width, offset, and tire dimensions rather than relying only on the vehicle name or bolt pattern.

1. Select the donor vehicle under “Wheels from” and the 2013 GMC Yukon under “Installed on.”
2. Review the calculated differences in wheel diameter, width, offset, and tire dimensions.
3. Use “Custom wheel size” when the donor wheel is aftermarket or its exact dimensions are not listed. Enter rim diameter, rim width, and offset.
4. Use “Custom tire size” to enter section width and aspect ratio. The tire rim diameter must match the wheel diameter.
5. Remember that changing rim diameter updates the tire diameter in the comparison. Recheck overall diameter, sidewall height, clearance, and speedometer effects.
6. Use the calculator as a comparison tool, not as a substitute for a physical test fit or confirmation from GMC and the wheel manufacturer.

Because several Yukon specifications were not supplied, do not treat blank or unknown fields as confirmed values. Read the tire sidewall and wheel markings, then verify the result with an OEM source before purchasing.

Fitment Checklist Before You Buy

• Confirm the 6x139.7 bolt pattern and verify that the wheel uses the correct six-lug configuration.
• Check that the wheel center bore is compatible with the 78.1 mm hub. Do not force a wheel with a smaller bore over the hub.
• Confirm M14 x 1.5 thread compatibility for replacement lug nuts, while also matching the lug-nut seat style and required seating depth.
• Verify wheel diameter, width, offset, and load rating from the wheel manufacturer.
• Confirm that the tire is approved for the wheel width and has an adequate load index and speed rating for the vehicle.
• Check inner clearance to the brake caliper, suspension, steering components, and control arms.
• Check outer clearance to the fender, liner, and mud flap during steering and suspension travel.
• Confirm that the tire diameter is appropriate for the vehicle and that all four tires have compatible dimensions.
• Verify TPMS compatibility and plan for sensor installation, programming, or relearning if required.
• Ask the seller for the exact wheel width, offset, center bore, load rating, and lug-seat specification if any listing is incomplete.

Plus Sizing And Common Upgrades

Plus sizing generally means using a larger wheel diameter with a lower-profile tire while attempting to maintain a similar overall tire diameter. It may change steering response and appearance, but it can also reduce sidewall protection, increase impact harshness, and raise the risk of wheel or tire damage on rough roads.

No specific plus-size combination is confirmed here because the original rim and tire dimensions were not provided. Use the calculator to compare a proposed custom wheel and tire package, then confirm the tire manufacturer’s approved rim-width range and the wheel manufacturer’s clearance requirements.

Do not select a tire solely by matching the section width. Overall diameter, load index, speed rating, wheel width, offset, brake clearance, fender clearance, and drivetrain requirements all matter. If the vehicle uses a tire-pressure monitoring system, confirm that the new wheels and sensors can support it.

Installation Tips

• Inspect each wheel for cracks, bends, corrosion, and damage to the bead area before installation.
• Clean the hub face and wheel mounting surface. Remove rust and debris without removing material from the hub or wheel.
• Install only lug nuts with the correct M14 x 1.5 thread and matching seat style. Thread engagement and seat compatibility are essential.
• Start every lug nut by hand to prevent cross-threading.
• Snug the lugs in a crisscross pattern, lower the vehicle enough to prevent rotation, and tighten them with a calibrated torque wrench to the vehicle or wheel manufacturer’s specified torque.
• Do not use an impact wrench as the final tightening method.
• After installation, rotate the steering from lock to lock and inspect for contact. If possible, check clearance through suspension movement.
• Recheck lug torque after the first short drive and again according to the wheel manufacturer’s instructions.
• Set tire pressure using the vehicle’s tire-information label unless a qualified tire professional provides a different safe recommendation.
• Stop driving if you notice vibration, rubbing, air loss, loose lug nuts, or changes in steering behavior.

Tools And Helpful Supplies

A calibrated torque wrench, properly sized socket, jack, jack stands, wheel chocks, tire-pressure gauge, and a tread-safe measuring tool are useful for a careful wheel installation. A hub-cleaning brush can help remove light rust from the mounting surface. Always support the vehicle with jack stands on a solid, level surface and follow the vehicle owner’s lifting instructions.

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FAQs

What is the bolt pattern for a 2013 GMC Yukon?

The supplied OEM fitment data lists a 6x139.7 bolt pattern. This identifies six studs arranged on a 139.7 mm pitch circle diameter.

What is the center bore for the 2013 GMC Yukon?

The supplied center-bore specification is 78.1 mm. Verify the hub and wheel measurements before using hub-centric rings or aftermarket wheels.

What lug thread size does the 2013 GMC Yukon use?

The supplied thread specification is M14 x 1.5. The lug-nut thread is only one part of compatibility. The nut’s seat style, outside diameter, length, and wheel clearance must also match.

Can any 6x139.7 wheel fit a 2013 GMC Yukon?

No. The 6x139.7 pattern is necessary but not sufficient. Check center bore, offset, width, brake clearance, load rating, lug-seat style, tire size, and clearance to suspension and body components.

What are the stock wheel and tire sizes?

The supplied data does not identify a confirmed rim diameter, rim width, offset, or tire size. These values may vary by trim or wheel package. Confirm them from the tire sidewall, wheel markings, door-jamb label, owner’s manual, or an OEM parts source.

How can I compare wheels from another vehicle?

Use the wheel interchange calculator to compare the donor wheel with the installed Yukon wheel. Enter exact diameter, width, offset, and tire dimensions, and use the custom fields when needed. A calculator result should still be verified against physical clearance and manufacturer fitment data.

Do I need hub-centric rings?

If an aftermarket wheel has a center bore larger than 78.1 mm, correctly sized hub-centric rings may help center the wheel on the hub. Rings cannot correct an incompatible bolt pattern, offset, load rating, or brake-clearance problem. A wheel with a smaller center bore will not fit over the hub.

Should I replace the TPMS sensors with new wheels?

Not necessarily, but the sensors must be compatible with the wheels and vehicle system. Confirm sensor fit, valve-stem compatibility, programming or relearning requirements, and sensor condition with a qualified tire professional.