1986 Gmc K3500 Base Wheels & Rims
Fitment shared across: Base, High Sierra, Sierra Classic
Shop Wheels for 1986 Gmc K3500 Base
Showing 8 of 8+ wheels compatible with the 1986 Gmc K3500
The 1986 GMC K3500 Base, High Sierra, and Sierra Classic models all ride on the eight-lug 8x165.1 bolt pattern. Your stock setup features a 16x6 wheel with a 10-millimeter offset. At ThreePiece.us, every wheel we offer for your K3500 is verified to bolt on perfectly, and we ship free to the lower 48 states.
Finding the right wheel for a classic GMC truck means balancing style with proper fitment. We stock premium brands including Carolina Forged, Vision, WELD Off-Road, American Truxx, Black Rhino, Fuel 1PC, American Racing, and Tuff across multiple sizes from 16.5x6 up to 17x8.5. Choose your perfect match and enjoy hassle-free delivery.
1986 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
1986 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 1986 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