1987 GMC R2500 Wheels & Rims
Shop Wheels for 1987 GMC R2500
Showing 8 of 8+ wheels compatible with the 1987 GMC R2500
The 1987 GMC R2500 is a heavy-duty diesel workhorse popular for both work and show. Upgrading your wheels is the single biggest visual and performance improvement you can make. At ThreePiece, we carry thousands of aftermarket wheels verified to bolt directly onto your 1987 GMC R2500 — no guesswork, no adapters.
Every wheel we sell for the R2500 is cross-referenced against the factory 8x165.1 bolt pattern and 117mm hub bore. The stock wheel is a 16x6 at +13 offset. All orders ship free within the continental US.
1987 GMC R2500 Wheel Fitment Guide — What Works & What to Avoid
Your 1987 GMC R2500 uses an 8x165.1 bolt pattern with a 117.0mm hub-centric center bore. The factory wheel measures 16x6 with a 13mm offset. You can upgrade to wider 16-inch options like 16x7, 16x7.5, or 16x8, then step up to 17-inch sizes including 17x8, 17x8.5, or 17x9. A single 20x8.5 setup also fits this truck's square-wheel configuration.
Only wheels with an 8x165.1 bolt pattern will secure to your R2500. The 117.0mm center bore requires hub-centric rings if your chosen wheel's bore measures larger. Be cautious moving significantly wider or running aggressive offsets, since excess width and offset can invite fender and suspension contact on this classic GMC truck.
Every wheel we stock for your R2500 bolts on directly and ships free to the lower 48 states. Check out our in-stock Carolina Forged, Vision, WELD Off-Road, American Truxx, Black Rhino, Fuel 1PC, American Racing, and Tuff options to find your ideal fit.
1987 GMC R2500 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 +13 offset.
Lug Type
nut
Thread Size
M14x1.5
Torque Spec
89 ft-lbs
TPMS
No
1987 GMC R2500 Compatible Wheel Sizes
| Wheel Size | Offset Range | Compatible Tires | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16x6 | -6 to +25 | 215/85R16, 7.50-16 | — |
| 16x6.5 | -6 to +25 | 215/85R16, 235/85R16, 7.50-16 | — |
| 16x7 | -6 to +25 | 215/85R16, 245/75R16, 225/75R16 | — |
| 16x7.5 | -6 to +25 | 215/85R16, 245/75R16, 225/75R16 | — |
| 16x8 | -6 to +25 | 225/75R16, 245/75R16, 215/85R16 | — |
| 17x8 | -6 to +25 | 265/70R17, 30/10.00R17, 31/10.50R17 | — |
| 16x8.5 | +null to +25 | 225/75R16, 245/75R16, 215/85R16 | 2. Body Modification Required |
| 17x8.5 | +null to +25 | 265/70R17, 31/10.50R17, 31/12.50R17 | 2. Body Modification Required |
| 20x8.5 | +null to +25 | 285/50R20, 31/12.50R20 | 2. Body Modification Required |
| 17x9 | +9 to +26 | 265/70R17, 31/10.50R17, 31/12.50R17 | 2. Body Modification Required |
Best Wheel Brands for the GMC R2500
- 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 1987 GMC R2500 Build
- GMC R2500 suspension upgrades — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- GMC R2500 exhaust systems — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- GMC R2500 suspension — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- GMC R2500 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