1986 Gmc C3500 Base Wheels & Rims
Fitment shared across: Base, High Sierra, Sierra Classic
Shop Wheels for 1986 Gmc C3500 Base
The 1986 GMC C3500 Base, along with High Sierra and Sierra Classic trims, rolls on a 16x6 stock wheel with an 8x165.1 bolt pattern. ThreePiece.us stocks wheels specifically verified to fit your truck's fitment, with options spanning multiple sizes and styles from trusted brands like Carolina Forged, Vision, WELD Off-Road, and American Truxx.
Upgrading your C3500 opens possibilities across ten compatible wheel sizes, from 16.5x6 up to 17x9, letting you customize your truck's stance and appearance. Every wheel we offer is verified to bolt on securely, and we ship free to the lower 48 states, making it easy to find the perfect set for your GMC.
1986 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 16x6 wheels at a +13 offset.
Lug Type
nut
Thread Size
9/16 UNF
Torque Spec
74 ft-lbs
TPMS
No
1986 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, 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 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 1986 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








