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1981 Pontiac Firebird Wheels & Rims

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1993 Pontiac firebird formula fitted with OE Wheels CV31 5x120.65 17x11+50 Chrome $205 wheels
1993 Pontiac firebird formula

OE Wheels CV31 5x120.65 17x11+50 Chrome

$205

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American Racing AR172 BAJA 5X120.65 15X7 -6 SATIN BLACK wheel for 1981 Pontiac Firebird

American Racing

American Racing AR172 BAJA 5X120.65 15X7 -6 SATIN BLACK

15x7

$187.00/ea

American Racing AR172 BAJA 5X120.65 15X7 -6 POLISHED wheel for 1981 Pontiac Firebird

American Racing

American Racing AR172 BAJA 5X120.65 15X7 -6 POLISHED

15x7

$258.00/ea

US Mag 1PC U104 STANDARD 5X120.65 15X7 -6 CHROME PLATED wheel for 1981 Pontiac Firebird

US Mag 1PC

US Mag 1PC U104 STANDARD 5X120.65 15X7 -6 CHROME PLATED

15x7

$344.00/ea

Performance Replicas PR148 5X120.65 16X8 +0 GLOSS BLACK MACHINED wheel for 1981 Pontiac Firebird

Performance Replicas

Performance Replicas PR148 5X120.65 16X8 +0 GLOSS BLACK MACHINED

16x8

$234.00/ea

American Racing AR62 OUTLAW II 5X120.65 15X7 -6 SATIN BLACK wheel for 1981 Pontiac Firebird

American Racing

American Racing AR62 OUTLAW II 5X120.65 15X7 -6 SATIN BLACK

15x7

$193.00/ea

American Racing AR23 5X120.65 15X8 -19 SATIN BLACK W/ CLEAR COAT wheel for 1981 Pontiac Firebird

American Racing

American Racing AR23 5X120.65 15X8 -19 SATIN BLACK W/ CLEAR COAT

15x8

$210.00/ea

Vision Off-Road 355 Manx 2 Overland 5x120.65 15x7.5-12 Satin Grey wheel for 1981 Pontiac Firebird

Vision

Vision Off-Road 355 Manx 2 Overland 5x120.65 15x7.5-12 Satin Grey

15x7.5

$166.00/ea

US Mag 1PC U111 RAMBLER 5X120.65 15X7 +1 MATTE GUN METAL MACHINED wheel for 1981 Pontiac Firebird

US Mag 1PC

US Mag 1PC U111 RAMBLER 5X120.65 15X7 +1 MATTE GUN METAL MACHINED

15x7

$239.00/ea

View All 1981 Pontiac Firebird Wheels

The 1981 Pontiac Firebird Base, Esprit, Formula, and Trans Am all roll on a 5x120.65 bolt pattern with a 70.3mm center bore. Your Firebird came equipped with 14x6 stock wheels, and we've verified every wheel we offer will bolt right on. Shopping for an upgrade is straightforward here at ThreePiece.us.

We stock premium brands like American Racing, US Mag 1PC, Performance Replicas, Vision, E5 Wheels, WELD Performance, Forgestar, and Ridler in sizes ranging from 14x6 all the way up to 16x8. Whether you're after classic style or modern performance, your perfect wheel is here. Best of all, every set ships free to the lower 48 states.

1981 Pontiac Firebird Wheel Fitment Guide — What Works & What to Avoid

Your 1981 Pontiac Firebird—whether it's a Base, Esprit, Formula, or Trans Am—uses a 5x120.65 bolt pattern with a 70.3mm hub-centric center bore. The stock wheel is 14x6 with an 8 offset. You can upgrade to 14x6.5, 14x7, 15-inch sizes from 6.5 to 8 inches wide, or 16-inch wheels from 7 to 8 inches wide, all with square fitment across all four corners.

Since only the 5x120.65 bolt pattern fits your Firebird, confirm any wheel choice matches that specification precisely. The hub-centric bore is 70.3mm, so use hub-centric rings if your wheel's center bore exceeds that size. Aggressive offsets or wider widths risk contact with the fender or suspension, so stick to the compatible sizes listed to avoid clearance problems.

All wheels listed here bolt on and ship free to the lower 48 states. American Racing, US Mag 1PC, Performance Replicas, Vision, E5 Wheels, WELD Performance, Forgestar, and Ridler models are in stock and ready to order for your classic Firebird.

1981 Pontiac Firebird Wheel Fitment Specifications

The 5x120.65 bolt pattern determines which wheels physically bolt onto your car, while the 70.3mm center bore ensures a hub-centric fit. The factory equips this car with 14x6 wheels at a +8 offset.

Bolt Pattern (PCD)

5x120.65

Center Bore (Hub)

70.3mm

Stock Wheel Size

14x6

Factory Offset

+8

Lug Type

nut

Thread Size

7/16 UNF

Torque Spec

70 ft-lbs

TPMS

No

1981 Pontiac Firebird Compatible Wheel Sizes

Wheel SizeOffset RangeCompatible TiresNotes
14x6+null to +15195/75R14, 205/70R14, 205/75R14
14x6.5+null to +15195/75R14, 205/70R14, 205/75R14
15x6.5+null to +15225/70R15, 205/75R15
14x7+null to +15205/70R14, 215/70R14, F70-14
15x7+null to +15225/70R15, 205/75R15
16x7+null to +15245/50R16
15x7.5+null to +15225/70R15, 205/75R15
16x7.5+null to +15245/50R16
15x8+null to +15225/75R15, 235/60R15
16x8+null to +15245/50R16

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