1985 Gmc C3500 Base Wheels & Rims
Fitment shared across: Base, High Sierra, Sierra Classic
Shop Wheels for 1985 Gmc C3500 Base
The 1985 GMC C3500 Base, High Sierra, and Sierra Classic all roll on the same 8x165.1 bolt pattern, making wheel upgrades straightforward for these classic trucks. Your stock setup sports a 16x7 wheel with 13-inch offset, and we've verified every replacement we offer will bolt directly onto your rig without modification or fitment issues.
ThreePiece.us stocks premium brands like Carolina Forged, Vision, WELD Off-Road, American Truxx, Black Rhino, Fuel 1PC, American Racing, and Tuff across ten compatible sizes ranging from 16.5x6 up to 17x9. Shop with confidence knowing each wheel is verified for your C3500 and ships free throughout the lower 48 states.
1985 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
1985 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 1985 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