1982 Gmc K3500 Base Wheels & Rims
Fitment shared across: Base, High Sierra, Sierra Classic, Sierra Grande
Shop Wheels for 1982 Gmc K3500 Base
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Your 1982 GMC K3500 Base sits on a muscular platform shared with the High Sierra, Sierra Classic, and Sierra Grande trims. The truck rolls on a 16x6 stock wheel with a 10 offset and an 8x165.1 bolt pattern. ThreePiece.us carries every fitment option verified to bolt directly onto your K3500, with free shipping throughout the lower 48 states.
We stock premium brands including Carolina Forged, Vision, WELD Off-Road, American Truxx, Black Rhino, Fuel 1PC, American Racing, and Tuff. Whether you're hunting aggressive truck looks or refined styling, you'll find compatible 16-inch and 17-inch wheels in various widths and offsets engineered specifically for your classic GMC's suspension geometry.
1982 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
1982 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 1982 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