1978 Gmc C35 Base Wheels & Rims
Fitment shared across: Base, High Sierra, Sierra Classic, Sierra Grande
Shop Wheels for 1978 Gmc C35 Base
Your 1978 GMC C35 Base rides on a 16x6 wheel with a 13 offset and an 8x165.1 bolt pattern. The High Sierra, Sierra Classic, and Sierra Grande trims share this same fitment, giving you flexibility across multiple variants. ThreePiece.us stocks wheels from Carolina Forged, Vision, WELD Off-Road, American Truxx, Black Rhino, Fuel 1PC, American Racing, and Tuff that fit your truck perfectly.
We verify every wheel to ensure it bolts on correctly before shipping. You can upgrade to sizes ranging from 16.5x6 up to 17x9, with options at various widths and offsets to suit your build. All wheels ship free to the lower 48 states, making it easy to refresh your C35's appearance with confidence.
1978 Gmc C35 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 +13 offset.
Lug Type
nut
Thread Size
9/16 UNF
Torque Spec
74 ft-lbs
TPMS
No
1978 Gmc C35 Base Compatible Wheel Sizes
| Wheel Size | Offset Range | Compatible Tires | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16x6 | -6 to +25 | 7.50-16 | — |
| 16.5x6 | -6 to +25 | 9.50-16.5, 8.75-16.5 | — |
| 16x6.5 | -6 to +25 | 7.50-16 | — |
| 16x7 | -6 to +25 | 215/85R16, 245/75R16, 225/75R16 | — |
| 16x7 | -6 to +25 | 245/75R16, 265/75R16, 31/10.50R16 | 2. Body Modification Required |
| 16x7.5 | -6 to +25 | 215/85R16, 245/75R16, 225/75R16 | — |
| 16x8 | -6 to +25 | 225/75R16, 245/75R16, 215/85R16 | — |
| 17x8 | -6 to +25 | 265/70R17, 32/11.50R17, 31/10.50R17 | — |
| 16x8.5 | +18 to +25 | 225/75R16, 245/75R16, 215/85R16 | 2. Body Modification Required |
| 17x8.5 | +18 to +25 | 265/70R17, 31/10.50R17, 31/12.50R17 | 2. Body Modification Required |
| 17x9 | +9 to +26 | 265/70R17, 31/12.50R17, 32/11.50R17 | 2. Body Modification Required |
Best Wheel Brands for the Gmc C35
- Fuel 1PC — Maverick, Assault, Blitz
- Fuel Forged — FF12, FF19
- Method Race Wheels — MR305, MR701
- American Racing — AR924, VN507
- Heritage Wheel
Complete Your 1978 Gmc C35 Base Build
- Gmc C35 suspension upgrades — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Gmc C35 exhaust systems — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Gmc C35 suspension — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Gmc C35 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