1983 Gmc C3500 Base Wheels & Rims
Fitment shared across: Base, High Sierra, Sierra Classic
Shop Wheels for 1983 Gmc C3500 Base
Your 1983 GMC C3500 Base, High Sierra, and Sierra Classic all share the same 8x165.1 bolt pattern and came equipped with 16x7 stock wheels. ThreePiece.us carries premium options from Carolina Forged, Vision, WELD Off-Road, American Truxx, Black Rhino, Fuel 1PC, American Racing, and Tuff that bolt directly onto your truck. Every wheel we offer is verified for proper fitment before it ships.
We stock a comprehensive range of sizes from 16.5x6 up through 17x9 to suit your GMC's performance needs and aesthetic preferences. Whether you're upgrading for utility or style, you'll enjoy free shipping to the lower 48 states on your complete wheel purchase. Transform your truck's appearance with confidence knowing each wheel is engineered to fit perfectly.
1983 Gmc 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 16x7 wheels at a +13 offset.
Lug Type
nut
Thread Size
1/2 UNF
Torque Spec
74 ft-lbs
TPMS
No
1983 Gmc C3500 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, 30/10.00R17, 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, 31/10.50R17, 31/12.50R17 | 2. Body Modification Required |
Best Wheel Brands for the Gmc 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 1983 Gmc C3500 Base Build
- Gmc C3500 suspension upgrades — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Gmc C3500 exhaust systems — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Gmc C3500 suspension — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Gmc 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