1980 Gmc K3500 Base Wheels & Rims
Fitment shared across: Base, High Sierra, Sierra Classic, Sierra Grande
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Your 1980 GMC K3500 Base came equipped with 16x6 wheels wearing a 10 offset and bolting to an 8x165.1 pattern. The High Sierra, Sierra Classic, and Sierra Grande trims share this same fitment. Whether you're looking to upgrade your truck's appearance or enhance its capability, ThreePiece.us carries premium options from Carolina Forged, Vision, WELD Off-Road, American Truxx, Black Rhino, Fuel 1PC, American Racing, and Tuff.
Finding the right fit for your K3500 is straightforward at ThreePiece.us. We offer compatible sizes ranging from 16x6 through 17x8.5, giving you flexibility in styling your classic GMC truck. Every wheel we offer is verified to bolt on properly, and we ship free to the lower 48 states, making your upgrade hassle-free and affordable.
1980 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
1980 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 1980 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