1996 Gmc C3500 Sierra SL Wheels & Rims
Fitment shared across: Sierra SL, Sierra SLE, Sierra SLT
Shop Wheels for 1996 Gmc C3500 Sierra SL
The 1996 GMC C3500 Sierra SL rides on an 8x165.1 bolt pattern, sharing this fitment with the Sierra SLE and SLT trims. Your truck left the factory with 16x6.5 wheels at a 10-millimeter offset. At ThreePiece.us, every wheel we offer for your C3500 is verified to bolt on perfectly and ships free to the lower 48 states.
You'll find impressive options across multiple sizes, from 16-inch through 20-inch diameters, all compatible with your truck's setup. We stock premium brands including Carolina Forged, Vision, WELD Off-Road, American Truxx, Black Rhino, Fuel 1PC, American Racing, and Tuff—ensuring you get quality wheels that truly fit your Sierra.
1996 Gmc C3500 Sierra SL 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 16x6.5 wheels at a +10 offset.
Lug Type
nut
Thread Size
M14x1.5
Torque Spec
89 ft-lbs
TPMS
No
1996 Gmc C3500 Sierra SL Compatible Wheel Sizes
| Wheel Size | Offset Range | Compatible Tires | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20x10 | -52 to -12 | 285/55R20, 31/12.50R20, 33/11.50R20 | 1. Check fitment, possible clearance issues: 3. Extreme fitment/check lift kit requirements |
| 22x10 | -52 to -12 | 305/45R22, 31/12.50R22, 33/12.50R22 | 1. Check fitment, possible clearance issues: 3. Extreme fitment/check lift kit requirements |
| 20x12 | -52 to -12 | 285/65R20, 33/14.50R20, 35/14.50R20 | 1. Check fitment, possible clearance issues: 3. Extreme fitment/check lift kit requirements |
| 22x12 | -52 to -12 | 325/50R22, 33/14.50R22, 35/14.50R22 | 1. Check fitment, possible clearance issues: 3. Extreme fitment/check lift kit requirements |
| 16x6.5 | -6 to +25 | 245/75R16, 225/75R16 | — |
| 16x7 | -6 to +25 | 225/75R16, 245/75R16, 215/85R16 | — |
| 16x7 | -6 to +25 | 245/75R16, 265/75R16, 31/10.50R16 | 2. Body Modification Required |
| 16x7.5 | -6 to +25 | 225/75R16, 245/75R16, 215/85R16 | — |
| 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 |
| 20x8.5 | +18 to +25 | 285/50R20, 31/12.50R20, 33/10.50R20 | 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 1996 Gmc C3500 Sierra SL 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








