8x165 (8x6.5) Bolt Pattern Wheels and Rims

About 8x165 (8x6.5) Bolt Pattern Wheels and Rims

8x165 is the pattern on the C-2500 (1988 to 2000), the C-3500 (1988 to 2000) and the K-2500 (1988 to 2000), and on 1 more of the cars we fit. 8x6.5 is the same pattern in inches, so a wheel sold as 8x6.5 fits 8x165 hubs. Hub bores on this pattern run 116.6 and 116.7 mm across those cars, and most aftermarket wheels are bored larger, so a set of hub rings closes the gap and takes the vibration out.

86 designs on this site are drilled for 8x165, 14 to 26 inch, most of them 20 inch (50 designs) and 17 inch (44 designs). Bolt pattern gets the wheel onto the hub. Width and offset decide whether it clears the caliper and tucks under the fender, so pick your car and the page keeps only the sets that clear, with the aggressive stance option if you want poke.

Common questions

What vehicles use the 8x165 bolt pattern?

Chevrolet C-2500, Chevrolet C-3500, Chevrolet K-2500 and Chevrolet K-3500. The pattern can change between generations, the C-2500 runs it from 1988, so pick the year before you buy.

Is 8x165 the same as 8x6.5?

Yes. 8x6.5 is 8x165 measured in inches (165 mm across the circle the lug holes sit on). Wheel makers and stores write it both ways, and a wheel sold as 8x6.5 bolts onto 8x165 hubs.

Do I need hub centric rings for 8x165 wheels?

Usually. Cars on 8x165 run hub bores such as 116.6 mm and 116.7 mm, and most aftermarket wheels are bored to a larger size so one wheel fits many hubs. A ring fills that gap so the wheel centers on the hub, not the lugs. We include the right rings with a set when the wheel needs them.

Will any 8x165 wheel fit your car?

No. The pattern is one of four checks. Width and offset have to clear the caliper and the fender, and the hub bore has to match or take a ring. Pick your car and the page keeps only the sets that pass all four.