1997 Chevrolet C3500 Base Wheels & Rims
Fitment shared across: Base, Cheyenne, Silverado
Shop Wheels for 1997 Chevrolet C3500 Base
Showing 8 of 8+ wheels compatible with the 1997 Chevrolet C3500
Your 1997 Chevrolet C3500 Base, Cheyenne, or Silverado sits on a 16x6 wheel with a 22 offset and uses an 8x165.1 bolt pattern. ThreePiece.us carries wheels specifically verified to bolt directly onto your truck, from Carolina Forged, Vision, WELD Off-Road, American Truxx, Black Rhino, Fuel 1PC, American Racing, and Tuff. Every wheel we offer ships free to the lower 48 states.
Finding the right fitment for your C3500 is simple here. We stock sizes ranging from 16 inches up to 17 inches in multiple widths, so you can customize your truck's appearance while maintaining perfect bolt-on compatibility. Browse our selection knowing that every wheel has been verified to fit your specific vehicle and will arrive ready to install.
1997 Chevrolet C3500 Base Wheel Fitment Specifications
The 8x165.1 bolt pattern determines which wheels physically bolt onto your truck, while the 117mm center bore ensures a hub-centric fit. The factory equips this truck with 16x6 wheels at a +22 offset.
Lug Type
nut
Thread Size
M14x1.5
Torque Spec
89 ft-lbs
TPMS
No
1997 Chevrolet C3500 Base Compatible Wheel Sizes
| Wheel Size | Offset Range | Compatible Tires | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16x6 | -6 to +25 | 215/85R16 | — |
| 16x6.5 | -6 to +25 | 215/85R16, 245/75R16 | — |
| 16x7 | -6 to +25 | 215/85R16, 245/75R16, 31/10.50R16 | — |
| 16x7.5 | -6 to +25 | 215/85R16, 245/75R16, 30/11.50R16 | — |
| 16x8 | -6 to +25 | 215/85R16, 245/75R16, 30/11.50R16 | — |
| 17x8 | -6 to +25 | 245/70R17, 30/10.00R17, 31/10.50R17 | 4. Check tyre fitment suitability |
| 16x8.5 | -6 to +18 | 245/75R16, 30/11.50R16, 31/10.50R16 | — |
| 17x8.5 | -6 to +18 | 245/70R17, 30/10.00R17, 31/10.50R17 | 4. Check tyre fitment suitability |
| 17x9 | -7 to +30 | 265/70R17, 32/11.50R17, 32/12.50R17 | 4. Check tyre fitment suitability |
Best Wheel Brands for the Chevrolet C3500
- Fuel Forged — FF12, FF19, FF41
- Fuel 1PC — Maverick, Assault, Blitz
- Method Race Wheels — MR305, MR701
- American Racing — AR924, VN507
- Heritage Wheel — Bushido, Ebisu
Complete Your 1997 Chevrolet C3500 Base Build
- Chevrolet C3500 suspension upgrades — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Chevrolet C3500 exhaust systems — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Chevrolet C3500 suspension — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Chevrolet C3500 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








