ION Wheels 171-7981P 171 Series 17x9 0mm Polished Wheel 8x165.1 Silverado HD

Vehicle Fitment

• Compatible with all vehicles using an 8x165.1mm (8x6.5 in.) bolt pattern with up to 130.8mm hub bore
• Common 8x165.1 applications include: Chevrolet Silverado 1500HD / 2500HD / 3500HD (1999-2010), GMC Sierra 1500HD / 2500HD / 3500HD (1999-2010), Chevrolet Suburban 2500 (2000-2010), GMC Yukon XL 2500 (2000-2010), Hummer H2 (2003-2009), Dodge Ram 2500 / 3500 (older 8-lug configurations), and Nissan NV commercial vans

Fitment Notes

• The 8x165.1mm (8x6.5 in.) bolt pattern is the factory specification for older GM HD trucks and SUVs (pre-2011). It is not interchangeable with the 8x170mm bolt pattern used on Ford Super Duty (F-250/F-350) or the 8x180mm pattern used on post-2011 GM 2500HD/3500HD trucks. Confirm your vehicle's exact bolt pattern before ordering.
• Hub bore is 130.8mm. Most vehicles using the 8x165.1 bolt pattern have smaller factory hub diameters. Hub-centric rings (sold separately) sized to your vehicle's specific hub bore are required to properly center the wheel and prevent vibration at speed. Confirm your vehicle's hub bore before installation.
• Offset is 0mm (neutral/flush). The wheel mounting face sits at the exact centerline of the barrel. Verify that 0mm offset and 5.0 in. backspacing clear your vehicle's brake calipers, suspension components, and inner fender liner at your intended tire size and ride height.
• Lift or level kit may be required depending on tire size - confirm clearance at full suspension compression and full steering lock before installation.
• The polished aluminum finish requires regular maintenance to preserve its appearance. Use a non-abrasive aluminum wheel cleaner and apply a polished aluminum sealant regularly - particularly in winter climates or where road salt is used - to prevent oxidation and pitting that cannot be reversed without machine polishing.
• Lug nuts are NOT included. Confirm your vehicle's stud thread pitch and lug nut seat type before purchasing hardware. Most GM HD applications use M14x1.5 with a conical/acorn seat.
• Sold as a single wheel. Order the quantity required for your application.

Features

• Classic 8-hole bullet hole / revolver-spoke design with a concave face profile - ION's Baja and off-road racing-inspired aesthetic combining an open spoke layout with a stepped 2.24 in. outer lip for visual depth and a dimensional, substantial presence on HD truck and SUV applications.
• Full polished aluminum finish covers the entire wheel face, spokes, and lip with the bright natural sheen of cast aluminum alloy, delivering a chrome-adjacent appearance that pairs with the larger-diameter, wider profile of HD truck wheel and tire combinations.
• 360-degree contact between the inner and outer wheel sections distributes impact and load forces evenly around the full circumference - particularly important on HD platforms where the wheel must withstand the sustained towing, hauling, and payload loads for which these trucks are engineered.
• 3,300 lb. per-wheel load rating is suited to the payload and towing demands of HD truck platforms including Silverado 2500HD, Sierra 2500HD, and their SUV counterparts, providing appropriate structural capacity for vehicles operating at or near GVWR.
• Excellent brake airflow through the open spoke and bullet hole layout promotes heat dissipation to the brake rotor and caliper - a meaningful benefit on HD trucks and SUVs that routinely operate under elevated brake loads during towing and downhill descent.
• One-piece cast aluminum construction delivers a 27 lb. per-wheel weight - substantially lighter than a comparable steel HD wheel - reducing unsprung rotating mass and the associated load on bearings, hubs, and suspension components.
• 0mm offset produces a flush, proportionate stance across the range of GM HD and Dodge HD platforms that share this bolt pattern, at both stock and modestly lifted ride heights.
• Prominent 2.24 in. outer lip gives the wheel its stepped, deep-dish appearance that emphasizes the diameter and provides the visual mass appropriate for HD truck and SUV applications.
• Exposed lug design - lug nuts are visible through the spoke openings, maintaining the classic open-wheel aesthetic of the 171 series.
• ION Alloy logo center cap (P/N C101710) included for a finished, branded appearance on the wheel face.
• Designed in the USA by ION Wheels (The Wheel Group), a manufacturer with nearly 20 years of experience producing aftermarket truck and SUV wheels.

Specifications

• Part Number: 171-7981P
• Series: ION 171
• Diameter: 17 in.
• Width: 9 in.
• Bolt Pattern: 8x165.1mm (8x6.5 in.)
• Offset: 0mm
• Backspacing: 5.0 in.
• Hub Bore: 130.8mm
• Lip Size: 2.24 in.
• Finish: Polished Aluminum
• Construction: One-Piece Cast Aluminum Alloy
• Load Rating: 3,300 lb. per wheel
• Weight: 27 lb.
• Lug Type: Acorn (Conical)
• Center Cap: Included (ION Alloy Logo, Bolt-On Style; P/N C101710)
• Lug Nuts: Not Included
• Warranty: Lifetime Structural / 1-Year Finish (Original Purchaser)
• Sold As: Each (Single Wheel)

Included Components

• 1x ION 171 Series 17x9 Polished Wheel
• 1x Center Cap - ION Alloy Logo, Bolt-On Style (P/N C101710)

Product Description

The ION Wheels 171-7981P is a 17x9 one-piece cast aluminum wheel from ION's Series 171 lineup, finished in full polished aluminum and drilled for the 8x165.1mm (8x6.5 in.) bolt pattern used on older GM HD trucks and SUVs - the factory specification for Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD, GMC Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD, Suburban 2500, Yukon XL 2500, and the Hummer H2 through the 2010 model year. At 27 lb. per wheel and a 3,300 lb. per-wheel load rating, the 171-7981P is appropriately specified for the payload and towing demands of HD platforms, providing meaningful weight savings over a comparable steel wheel while delivering the structural capacity required for vehicles operating at or near their gross vehicle weight ratings. The 0mm offset places the mounting face at the exact centerline of the barrel for a flush stance that suits the wide-body proportions of HD trucks and SUVs on these platforms.

The Series 171's classic bullet hole / revolver-spoke design features a concave face profile and a prominent 2.24 in. stepped outer lip - one of the deepest lip dimensions in the 171 lineup - which gives the wheel a visually massive, dimensional appearance well-matched to the large-format tires and elevated ride heights of HD truck builds. The full polished aluminum finish across the face, spokes, and lip delivers a bright chrome-adjacent appearance that has remained popular on HD builds seeking high visual impact without the weight or maintenance overhead of chrome-plated steel. The open spoke layout provides genuine airflow to the brakes under the sustained towing and downhill-descent braking loads common to HD truck use.

Two fitment points require attention before installation: first, the 8x165.1 (8x6.5 in.) pattern is specific to older GM HD trucks through 2010 - it is not interchangeable with the 8x170mm Ford Super Duty pattern or the 8x180mm GM HD pattern introduced on 2011+ Silverado/Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD models. Second, the 130.8mm hub bore is larger than most factory hub diameters on these platforms, so hub-centric rings (sold separately) sized to your specific vehicle's hub bore are required for a properly centered, vibration-free installation. A lift or level kit may also be required depending on tire size. Lug nuts are not included. The ION 171-7981P carries a lifetime structural warranty and a one-year finish warranty to the original purchaser and is sold as a single wheel.