1981 Pontiac Firebird Wheels & Rims
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Shop Wheels for 1981 Pontiac Firebird
Showing 8 of 8+ wheels compatible with the 1981 Pontiac Firebird
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.
Lug Type
nut
Thread Size
7/16 UNF
Torque Spec
70 ft-lbs
TPMS
No
1981 Pontiac Firebird Compatible Wheel Sizes
| Wheel Size | Offset Range | Compatible Tires | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14x6 | +null to +15 | 195/75R14, 205/70R14, 205/75R14 | — |
| 14x6.5 | +null to +15 | 195/75R14, 205/70R14, 205/75R14 | — |
| 15x6.5 | +null to +15 | 225/70R15, 205/75R15 | — |
| 14x7 | +null to +15 | 205/70R14, 215/70R14, F70-14 | — |
| 15x7 | +null to +15 | 225/70R15, 205/75R15 | — |
| 16x7 | +null to +15 | 245/50R16 | — |
| 15x7.5 | +null to +15 | 225/70R15, 205/75R15 | — |
| 16x7.5 | +null to +15 | 245/50R16 | — |
| 15x8 | +null to +15 | 225/75R15, 235/60R15 | — |
| 16x8 | +null to +15 | 245/50R16 | — |
Best Wheel Brands for the Pontiac Firebird
- Heritage Wheel — Ebisu, Kokoro, Bushido
- ESR — SR01, SR05, RF
- Volk Racing — TE37, CE28
- Work Wheels — Meister, Emotion
- Forgestar — CF5, F14, D5
- Enkei — RPF1, PF01
Complete Your 1981 Pontiac Firebird Build
- Pontiac Firebird coilovers — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Pontiac Firebird exhaust systems — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Pontiac Firebird suspension — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Pontiac Firebird brakes — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Wheel & tire packages — pre-mounted, balanced, shipped ready to bolt on
- Installation accessories — hub rings, extended studs, TPMS kits, spacers
Ready to Upgrade Your 1981 Pontiac Firebird?
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