1978 GMC K35 Wheels & Rims
Shop Wheels for 1978 GMC K35
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The 1978 GMC K35 Base, High Sierra, Sierra Classic, and Sierra Grande models all share the same 8x165.1 bolt pattern, rolling on 16x6 stock wheels with a 10-inch offset. Finding the right upgrade has never been easier—every wheel in our inventory is verified to bolt directly onto your truck without modification, and we ship free throughout the lower 48 states.
Your K35 accepts a impressive range of sizes and styles, from 16.5-inch and 17-inch options to multiple widths that suit different aesthetic and performance goals. Carolina Forged, Vision, WELD Off-Road, American Truxx, Black Rhino, Fuel 1PC, American Racing, and Tuff all offer wheels engineered specifically for this fitment, giving you genuine choice without compromise.
1978 GMC K35 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 +10 offset.
Lug Type
nut
Thread Size
9/16 UNF
Torque Spec
89 ft-lbs
TPMS
No
1978 GMC K35 Compatible Wheel Sizes
| Wheel Size | Offset Range | Compatible Tires | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16x6 | +null to +10 | 7.50-16 | — |
| 16.5x6 | +null to +10 | 8.75-16.5 | — |
| 16x6.5 | +null to +25 | 215/85R16, 235/85R16 | — |
| 16.5x6.5 | +null to +10 | 9.50-16.5 | — |
| 16x7 | -6 to +10 | 235/85R16, 225/75R16, 215/85R16 | — |
| 16.5x7 | +null to +10 | 10.00-16.5 | — |
| 16x7.5 | -6 to +10 | 235/85R16, 225/75R16, 215/85R16 | — |
| 16x8 | -6 to +10 | 235/85R16, 225/75R16, 215/85R16 | — |
| 17x8 | -6 to +10 | 265/70R17, 245/70R17, 245/75R17 | — |
| 18x8 | +null to +25 | 285/60R18, 255/70R18, 275/65R18 | — |
| 17x8.5 | +null to +25 | 245/70R17, 265/70R17, 275/65R17 | — |
| 17x8.5 | -6 to -1 | 245/70R17, 265/70R17, 275/65R17 | 1. Check fitment, possible clearance issues |
| 18x8.5 | +null to +25 | 285/60R18, 255/70R18, 275/65R18 | — |
| 18x8.5 | -6 to -1 | 285/60R18, 255/70R18, 275/65R18 | 1. Check fitment, possible clearance issues |
| 20x8.5 | +null to +25 | 285/50R20, 31/12.50R20, 30/10.00R20 | — |
| 17x9 | -7 to +30 | 265/70R17, 31/10.50R17, 31/12.50R17 | — |
Best Wheel Brands for the GMC K35
- Fuel 1PC — Maverick, Assault, Blitz
- Fuel Forged — FF12, FF19
- Method Race Wheels — MR305, MR701
- American Racing — AR924, VN507
- Heritage Wheel
Complete Your 1978 GMC K35 Build
- GMC K35 suspension upgrades — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- GMC K35 exhaust systems — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- GMC K35 suspension — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- GMC K35 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