2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Wheel Offset

ET31 · ET22

Quick specs

OEM offset: ET31 · ET22
Wheel size: 7x16 · 7.5x17 · 8.5x20
Backspacing: 4.72 in · 4.97 in · 5.12 in
Bolt pattern: 6×139.7
Center bore: 78.1 mm
Tire size: Multiple — see configurations

OEM configurations

Configuration	Rim	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
4.3 · 4.3L, V6, Petrol	7x16	ET31	4.72 in	235/75R16	6x139.7	78.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
4.3 · 4.3L, V6, Petrol	7x16	ET31	4.72 in	255/70R16	6x139.7	78.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
4.3 · 4.3L, V6, Petrol	7.5x17	ET31	4.97 in	245/70R17	6x139.7	78.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
4.3 · 4.3L, V6, Petrol	7.5x17	ET31	4.97 in	265/70R17	6x139.7	78.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
4.3 4WD · 4.3L, V6, Petrol	7x16	ET31	4.72 in	245/75R16	6x139.7	78.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
4.3 4WD · 4.3L, V6, Petrol	7x16	ET31	4.72 in	265/75R16	6x139.7	78.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
4.3 4WD · 4.3L, V6, Petrol	7.5x17	ET31	4.97 in	265/70R17	6x139.7	78.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
4.8 · 4.8L, V8, Petrol	7x16	ET31	4.72 in	235/75R16	6x139.7	78.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
4.8 · 4.8L, V8, Petrol	7x16	ET31	4.72 in	255/70R16	6x139.7	78.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
4.8 · 4.8L, V8, Petrol	7.5x17	ET31	4.97 in	245/70R17	6x139.7	78.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
4.8 · 4.8L, V8, Petrol	7.5x17	ET31	4.97 in	265/70R17	6x139.7	78.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
4.8 4WD · 4.8L, V8, Petrol	7x16	ET31	4.72 in	245/75R16	6x139.7	78.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
4.8 4WD · 4.8L, V8, Petrol	7x16	ET31	4.72 in	265/75R16	6x139.7	78.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
4.8 4WD · 4.8L, V8, Petrol	7.5x17	ET31	4.97 in	265/70R17	6x139.7	78.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
5.3 · 5.3L, LM7, V8, Hybrid	7x16	ET31	4.72 in	235/75R16	6x139.7	78.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
5.3 · 5.3L, LM7, V8, Hybrid	7x16	ET31	4.72 in	255/70R16	6x139.7	78.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
5.3 · 5.3L, LM7, V8, Hybrid	7.5x17	ET31	4.97 in	245/70R17	6x139.7	78.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
5.3 · 5.3L, LM7, V8, Hybrid	7.5x17	ET31	4.97 in	265/70R17	6x139.7	78.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
5.3 4WD · 5.3L, LM7, V8, Hybrid	7x16	ET31	4.72 in	245/75R16	6x139.7	78.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
5.3 4WD · 5.3L, LM7, V8, Hybrid	7x16	ET31	4.72 in	265/75R16	6x139.7	78.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
5.3 4WD · 5.3L, LM7, V8, Hybrid	7.5x17	ET31	4.97 in	265/70R17	6x139.7	78.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
6.0 · V8, Petrol	8.5x20	ET22	5.12 in	275/55R20	6x139.7	78.1 mm	M14 x 1.5

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Real-World 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Wheel Setups

Observed aftermarket setups from documented Modified1 builds. These are individual build records — not OEM specifications and not clearance guarantees for every vehicle.

Common custom wheel sizes

Among builds in our database for this model year:

20-inch — 2 documented builds

2 documented builds.

2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 custom wheel setup

20×12 ET-44

Documented on a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Tires: 295/55R20

Suspension: Suspension Lift 6"

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 20×8.5 ET22 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 110.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 21.6 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +3.5" vs OEM

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20×10 ET-24

Documented on a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Tires: 33/12.5R20

Suspension: Leveling Kit

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 20×8.5 ET22 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 65.1 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 26.9 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM

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More specs for the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

OEM offsets are catalog configurations, not an aftermarket “safe ET range.” Matching offset alone does not confirm clearance. Documented custom builds are observed setups only.