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what wheels will fit on my 1979 GMC Sierra Classic C20? What Chevrolet or GMC or other wheels will fit?

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 right now i have 16 inch tires and wheels.  only 2 of my tires might be any good though.  i might have 4 that i can use for a short while.

 

I just bought a 1979 GMC Sierra Classic C20.  I love it.  It has questionable body and some rust but a 350 v8 that smokes a bit and 4 speed granny manual transmisson.  I need some good tires and might change the wheels if i have to.  now it has aluminum wheels and i got 2 steel wheels from a later model chevy.  what years fit on this 8 lug truck?

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1 hour ago, dolinick said:

 right now i have 16 inch tires and wheels.  only 2 of my tires might be any good though.  i might have 4 that i can use for a short while.

 

I just bought a 1979 GMC Sierra Classic C20.  I love it.  It has questionable body and some rust but a 350 v8 that smokes a bit and 4 speed granny manual transmisson.  I need some good tires and might change the wheels if i have to.  now it has aluminum wheels and i got 2 steel wheels from a later model chevy.  what years fit on this 8 lug truck?

Welcome to the site.

 

Nice find, good looking truck!

 

Not sure if this will help, but these are the specs for the wheels:

 

Chevrolet C20 1979,

 8 lugs
Tire Rim PCD THD CB http://wheel-guide.com/static/images/pressure.png  
235/85R16 7.5Jx16 ET0 8x165   N/A    

Wheel fitment Info

Minimum and maximum possible values for tires and wheels for Chevrolet C20 1979

Tires for 1979 Chevrolet C20

  • Diameters: 16.0'' - 19.0''
  • Width (mm): 205 - 255
  • Tire aspect ratio (%): 30 - 55
  • Smallest tire size: 205/55R16 94H
  • Largest tire size: 255/30R19 92W

Rims for 1979 Chevrolet C20

  • Bolt pattern 5x112
  • Diameter: 16.0'' - 19.0'';
  • Width (inches): 6 - 9;
  • Offset (mm): 38 - 51.

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