1973-1987 Chevrolet C-10 5 Lug Wheels & Rims

1973-1987 Chevrolet C-10 5-Lug Wheels and Rims

The 1973-1987 Chevrolet C-10 is the Square Body generation, the slab-sided GM truck that ran for 15 model years and has become one of the most popular restomod platforms in the country. On the stock 5-lug rear axle, the truck runs 5x127 (also called 5x5") with a 78.1mm hub bore. The fitment on this page is for Square Body 5-lug trucks running the factory rear axle. If your C-10 has been swapped to a different rear, the bolt pattern changes and we match wheels to the new axle separately. The parent hub at /wheels/chevrolet/c-10 covers 6-lug C-10 variants and links across both classic generations.

Factory Spec on the 1973-1987 C-10 5-Lug

The publishable factory specs on the 1973-1987 C-10 with the stock 5-lug axle:

• Bolt pattern: 5x127 (also written 5x5")
• Hub bore (centerbore): 78.1mm
• Lug count: 5
• Thread pitch: 14x1.5
• Factory wheel size: 15 inch steel (some later Square Body trim levels shipped with 15 inch alloy)
• Factory offset: near zero (the OEM 15 inch wheel ran approximately +0 to +6mm)

These are factory OEM specs. The aftermarket fitment window we have measured for Square Body restomod and daily-driver builds is different from factory and we tune it per build. For your specific aftermarket offset, search wheels that fit your C-10 by year (each listing shows its own offset), browse the C-10 wheel gallery for real-life builds, or contact our team for a free fitment consultation.

Why Square Body Builds Run Deeper, Wider Aftermarket Wheels

The 1973-1987 Square Body C-10 has seen a surge in popularity in the last decade, driven partly by the Squarebody Syndicate community and the platform's accessibility relative to the more collectible Action Line. Square Body builds split roughly into three camps: original or restored trucks running smaller stock-size wheels, daily-driver restomods on 18 to 20 inch wheels with disc brake conversions, and full pro-touring builds with 22 inch aftermarket wheels, IFS swaps, and aggressive negative offsets for the deep dish stance.

The Square Body has a long body, generous wheelbase, and a wide rear axle that absorbs aggressive wheel choices well. Where the factory ran near-zero offset on a narrow 15 inch wheel, modern restomod builds use negative offset to push the wheel face out toward the fender. The C-10 fender well clearance on this generation supports the deep dish look without the wheel poking past the bodywork, which is exactly why the Square Body has become the go-to restomod platform.

We have measured these aftermarket builds directly. Element's recommended aftermarket fitment for the 1973-1987 C-10 5-Lug supports diameters up to 22 inch with care on the inner clearance, with widths from 5.5 to 9 inch front and 7 to 10.5 inch rear in a staggered setup. The exact offset we recommend depends on stance (stock height, lowered, lifted), brake setup, and whether the truck retains the factory rear or has been swapped. Search wheels that fit your truck (each listing publishes its own offset), browse real-life builds in the wheel gallery, or contact our team for a free fitment consultation.

How We Confirm Fitment on a 1973-1987 C-10 5-Lug

Element Wheels measures fitment on the platforms we sell wheels for, including the 1973-1987 Square Body C-10 5-Lug. For this truck that means clearance from the wheel to the fender on stock-height ride, gap between the back of the wheel and the suspension components, hub bore confirmation on the stock 5-lug axle, lug stud height, and turning clearance with the wheel and tire installed. We measure on stock-height trucks with the factory 5-lug axle. We do not pull these from manufacturer spec sheets the way most retailers do.

Every wheel we recommend is backed by our Fitment Guarantee. If a wheel does not fit, we pick up the wheels and refund 100 percent. No risk to you.

1973-1987 C-10 5-Lug Wheels and Rims FAQ

Get 1973-1987 C-10 Wheels Right the First Time

Use the customer tools below to dial in the right wheels for your Square Body build. We measure on the factory 5-lug C-10 axle and tune the aftermarket window per build.