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LEEVON 04-22-2010 12:40 PM

Boss 338's?
 
I've seen a few sets popping up on these trucks, I think they look great with the 20/18's. Does anybody have a set on a 47-54 that could share specifics such as backspacing, suspension, etc. Or even 20/18's in general?

http://boss338.com/boss_338_gray_500.jpg

blitz'd 04-22-2010 02:29 PM

Re: Boss 338's?
 
I bought a set for mine but have not put them on yet, my truck is still in pieces. Should have pictures up with the wheels on in the next few weeks. I got 18x8s and 18x9.5s since they had the offsets I needed.

LEEVON 04-22-2010 03:40 PM

Re: Boss 338's?
 
cool, what backspacing did you go with and what width rear end are you running?

1952ssr 04-22-2010 04:12 PM

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I'm running a S10 4X4 rear end (44" I think) and 2 inch spacers on the front hubs. Let me in on this I learned when I bought mine. If you are doing a S10 chassis you will HAVE to put at least a 1 inch spacer on the fronts, due to the cut of the wheels it WILL NOT fit over the S10 rotor hub. 20x10's have 6 inch and the 18x8's have 4 1/2 inch backspacing. I bought a 24" x 8 trailer fender and cut it in half for my mini-tubs.

blitz'd 04-22-2010 04:18 PM

Re: Boss 338's?
 
Im using a 4x4 s10 rear, will need a slight tub in the bed. There is only 1 way to order my set 18x8 4.517 B/S and 18x9.5 5.031 B/S. Running 285/35r18s rear and 225/40r18 front.

Here are the rears mounted.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a1/...g?t=1270780150

Tri5Nerd 04-22-2010 04:27 PM

Re: Boss 338's?
 
Anyone got these on a 55-59? I have a set but I'm not at the point where I can mount them, but I think you'll need at least a 60" wide rearend to run the 20x10", what's the widest tires you can run on a 10" rim? I was told 305.

Tri5

JPH 04-22-2010 08:54 PM

Re: Boss 338's?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 1952ssr (Post 3935052)
I'm running a S10 4X4 rear end (44" I think) and 2 inch spacers on the front hubs. Let me in on this I learned when I bought mine. If you are doing a S10 chassis you will HAVE to put at least a 1 inch spacer on the fronts, due to the cut of the wheels it WILL NOT fit over the S10 rotor hub. 20x10's have 6 inch and the 18x8's have 4 1/2 inch backspacing. I bought a 24" x 8 trailer fender and cut it in half for my mini-tubs.




Are both pics with a 4x4 rear end or is the first one with a 2 wheel drive rear?

tehzack1 04-22-2010 11:55 PM

Re: Boss 338's?
 
Such an amazing fitting wheel for the money. My buddies' ls400 with 18x9.5 w/ 225/40/18 http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/q...lolexus002.jpg

LEEVON 04-23-2010 12:58 AM

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Holy cow, is that for real? It looks photochopped...or air bags? Either way it's pretty sick :metal:

Truck looks really good 1952ssr, that's one of the trucks I was thinking of.

1952ssr 04-23-2010 09:27 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JPH (Post 3935511)
Are both pics with a 4x4 rear end or is the first one with a 2 wheel drive rear?

The whole truck picture is of it with the 2wd rear, but, I have 2 inch adapters on it. The width should be the same as the 4x4.

tehzack1 04-23-2010 10:06 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LEEVON (Post 3936027)
Holy cow, is that for real? It looks photochopped...or air bags? Either way it's pretty sick :metal:

Oh its real lol, he rides hella dumped everyday on megan coilovers pickin up reflectors when he changes lanes. http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/q.../camera338.jpg

I hope you guys don't mind, whenever someone mentions these wheels his car always comes to mind. Isn't there a group buy goin on for these? 18x9.5 all the way around on my double nickel would look so good.

pro1955 04-23-2010 10:57 AM

Re: Boss 338's?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Tri5Nerd (Post 3935074)
Anyone got these on a 55-59? I have a set but I'm not at the point where I can mount them, but I think you'll need at least a 60" wide rearend to run the 20x10", what's the widest tires you can run on a 10" rim? I was told 305.

Tri5

I have 10" wide Coy wheels on my 56, 60" wide Camaro rearend, 5" backspacing. Fit the fender ok but you will need to do a little mini tub in the bed. Looks great, 275-40-20 tires

JPH 04-23-2010 07:25 PM

Re: Boss 338's?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 1952ssr (Post 3936321)
The whole truck picture is of it with the 2wd rear, but, I have 2 inch adapters on it. The width should be the same as the 4x4.

Thanks for the info 1952ssr; I like the look of these wheels on your truck.

bobinbc 04-23-2010 11:20 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tehzack1 (Post 3936396)
I hope you guys don't mind, whenever someone mentions these wheels his car always comes to mind.

Actually, I mind.

I come to this site to see and discuss GM trucks. Ricers (if you must) belong in the Alternate Tinkerings forum. There are lots of pics of these wheels out there without looking at a Lexus.

I'll get off my soapbox now. Welcome to the forum, you mentioned a double nickel....?

ClassicDreamer 04-24-2010 09:13 AM

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I like those wheels. that lexus is VIP status. Japan is known for building high end cars and dumping them on huge wheels (VIP)


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