1987 GMC R3500 Wheels & Rims
Shop Wheels for 1987 GMC R3500
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The 1987 GMC R3500 Base, High Sierra, and Sierra Classic models roll on a 16x6 wheel with a 13 offset and 8x165.1 bolt pattern. ThreePiece.us offers a comprehensive selection of premium replacements that fit your truck perfectly, from Carolina Forged, Vision, WELD Off-Road, American Truxx, Black Rhino, Fuel 1PC, American Racing, and Tuff.
Upgrading your R3500 is straightforward with our verified fitments spanning 16 and 17-inch options in multiple widths. Every wheel we stock for your truck is confirmed to bolt on properly, and we ship free throughout the lower 48 states, making it easy to transform your classic GMC's appearance.
1987 GMC R3500 Wheel Fitment Guide — What Works & What to Avoid
Your 1987 GMC R3500 uses an 8x165.1 bolt pattern with a 117.0 mm hub-centric center bore. The factory wheel is a 16x6 with a 13 mm offset. You can upgrade to wider and larger sizes, including 16-inch widths up to 8.5 inches, 17-inch options from 8 to 9 inches wide, or jump to 20x8.5 for a bolder look—all maintaining that stock offset range.
Since only 8x165.1 bolts fit your truck, verify any wheel choice matches this pattern precisely. The 117.0 mm center bore is hub-centric, so use hub-centric rings if a wheel's bore exceeds that diameter to ensure proper fitment and balance. Going significantly wider or running aggressive offsets risks suspension or fender contact, so stick within the compatible sizes listed.
Every wheel we stock for your R3500 bolts on correctly and ships free to the lower 48 states. Browse our selection from Carolina Forged, WELD Off-Road, Fuel 1PC, American Racing, Tuff, and other trusted brands—all verified to fit your truck.
1987 GMC R3500 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 R3500 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 R3500
- 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 R3500 Build
- GMC R3500 suspension upgrades — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- GMC R3500 exhaust systems — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- GMC R3500 suspension — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- GMC R3500 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