1979 Gmc K3500 Base Wheels & Rims
Fitment shared across: Base, High Sierra, Sierra Classic, Sierra Grande
Shop Wheels for 1979 Gmc K3500 Base
Showing 8 of 8+ wheels compatible with the 1979 Gmc K3500
Your 1979 GMC K3500 Base came equipped with a 16x6 wheel wearing a 10 offset. Whether you're running the Base, High Sierra, Sierra Classic, or Sierra Grande trim, ThreePiece.us carries the perfect upgrades for your truck's 8x165.1 bolt pattern. We stock Carolina Forged, Vision, WELD Off-Road, American Truxx, Black Rhino, Fuel 1PC, American Racing, and Tuff wheels in multiple sizes and finishes.
Every wheel we offer for your K3500 is verified to bolt on before shipping, with free delivery to the lower 48 states. You can confidently choose from 16x6 through 17x8.5 fitments, giving you genuine options to customize your GMC's stance and style without guessing whether fitment will work.
1979 Gmc K3500 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 +10 offset.
Lug Type
nut
Thread Size
9/16 UNF
Torque Spec
89 ft-lbs
TPMS
No
1979 Gmc K3500 Base 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 K3500
- 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 1979 Gmc K3500 Base Build
- Gmc K3500 suspension upgrades — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Gmc K3500 exhaust systems — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Gmc K3500 suspension — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Gmc K3500 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