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engineer_gregh · 03-25-2014, 09:04 PM

I bought a set of wheel and tires from a fellow board member yesterday; Boss 338 20x8.5 5x5 5.24" Backspacing. All four wheels are the same size, with 275/45/20 tires. I'm pretty old school and like the rally's with white letters but the new look is growing on me. The front wheels and tires will be put on this weekend. Unfortunately I'll have to grind down the hubs a bit to be able to seat the wheels properly or I might be able to use spacers? Thought I would share the pictures and welcome any feedback. It was a great two hour drive each way and I very much enjoyed meeting Chad (CC69Rat) and his dad.

19GM71 · 03-25-2014, 09:08 PM

Wow! What a very nice looking truck! I like the twenty inch wheels on our trucks. Can't wait to see the fronts on it. Keep us posted.

engineer_gregh · 03-25-2014, 09:12 PM

Thank you for the compliment. Did you have to grind down your hubs to make 20's fit on the front of your truck? The truck drove and handled better with the new rear wheels and as a bonus my speed odometer was actually dead on. With the rally's and 275x60x15's on the rear it was 5 MPH fast.

19GM71 · 03-25-2014, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by engineer_gregh

Thank you for the compliment. Did you have to grind down your hubs to make 20's fit on the front of your truck? The truck drove and handled better with the new rear wheels and as a bonus my speed odometer was actually dead on. With the rally's and 275x60x15's on the rear it was 5 MPH fast.

I did not have to grind any. My wheels are Streeter Showwwheels. Same size as yours, but fit without any mods.

Mr Chevorlet · 03-25-2014, 09:12 PM

I like them also. Looks good!

engineer_gregh · 03-25-2014, 09:17 PM

Mr Chevrolet your build thread is one of my favorites! Nothing better than passing down these trucks through the generations. Congrats and job well done.

Mr Chevorlet · 03-26-2014, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by engineer_gregh

Mr Chevrolet your build thread is one of my favorites! Nothing better than passing down these trucks through the generations. Congrats and job well done.

Engineer gregh. Your trucks looks just as good as mine if not better with the two tone colors with the new rims. I think it looks sharp.

engineer_gregh · 03-25-2014, 09:27 PM

I would like to see some pictures of yours 19GM71.

gvw5400 · 03-25-2014, 10:07 PM

A real great looking truck! I like a tire with some meat in the sidewall but your truck does look good with the "new look" hoops. All the best, Dirk

19GM71 · 03-26-2014, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by engineer_gregh

I would like to see some pictures of yours 19GM71.

Here you go.

OARNGESI · 03-25-2014, 10:32 PM

Looks great are you going to lower it now?

engineer_gregh · 03-25-2014, 10:35 PM

Thanks Dirk. I don't know about lowering the truck OARNGESI, old school guys like me have to adapt to change a little at a time.

Drewski23 · 03-25-2014, 10:43 PM

the rallys just look right IMO

engineer_gregh · 03-26-2014, 07:51 AM

Thats a really good looking truck 19GM71. What drop did you install and what size are your tires?

19GM71 · 03-26-2014, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by engineer_gregh

Thats a really good looking truck 19GM71. What drop did you install and what size are your tires?

3-5 drop all with springs. Tires are 245/45/20. They are an OEM Dodge Charger tire size. I can keep them rotated for optimum tire life.

Andy4639 · 03-26-2014, 11:30 AM

I haven't seen a Boss 338 wheel yet that lets the wheel center cap work. My wheels fit fine other than the lip being to thick. I grinded mine down. Took about 30 minuts for both wheels.

CC69Rat · 03-26-2014, 08:01 AM

Looks great on there. I'll see if I can find a couple threads on the hub modifications. I dont think it takes much at all to get them to work.

I have never actually seen a BB Super, this truck is incredible guys.

CC69Rat · 03-26-2014, 08:07 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537240

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=352320 <~~ good one.

It doesn't look like it would take much.

jjzepplin · 03-26-2014, 12:16 PM

I am confused so excuse my ignorance. Andy, did you grind the wheel or the rotor?
I am about to buy some 338's and came across this.
And what center cap? The one on the wheel? Not the grease cup right.

Andy4639 · 03-26-2014, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jjzepplin

I am confused so excuse my ignorance. Andy, did you grind the wheel or the rotor?
I am about to buy some 338's and came across this.
And what center cap? The one on the wheel? Not the grease cup right.

Yes the rotor it self, you have to grind it at a angle to give the wheel cap o ring enough room to slip on and lock into place. U could run a spacer say a 1/4" would be enough I would think I just didn't want to.

cool68 · 03-26-2014, 12:17 PM

I like old school.

mgkgmc · 03-26-2014, 12:20 PM

19GM71 What width wheels are you running in the front and back? What offset are you running too? Thats a nice stepper you have.

19GM71 · 03-27-2014, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mgkgmc

19GM71 What width wheels are you running in the front and back? What offset are you running too? Thats a nice stepper you have.

My wheels are all the same. 20x8.5 with 5.25 backspace and 245/45/20 tires. Thank you for nice comments!

jjzepplin · 03-27-2014, 08:11 AM

How would 275/55/20 look? Any one running that size?

Cape Codder · 03-26-2014, 12:25 PM

I like the wheels on the red stepper but somehow the two tone with mouldings looks better with the rallys. Just anoughter old school opinion.

03-25-2014, 09:04 PM	#1
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Old School to New Look I bought a set of wheel and tires from a fellow board member yesterday; Boss 338 20x8.5 5x5 5.24" Backspacing. All four wheels are the same size, with 275/45/20 tires. I'm pretty old school and like the rally's with white letters but the new look is growing on me. The front wheels and tires will be put on this weekend. Unfortunately I'll have to grind down the hubs a bit to be able to seat the wheels properly or I might be able to use spacers? Thought I would share the pictures and welcome any feedback. It was a great two hour drive each way and I very much enjoyed meeting Chad (CC69Rat) and his dad. Attached Images

03-25-2014, 09:08 PM	#2
19GM71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Stigler,OK Posts: 125	Re: Old School to New Look Wow! What a very nice looking truck! I like the twenty inch wheels on our trucks. Can't wait to see the fronts on it. Keep us posted.

03-25-2014, 09:12 PM	#3
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Re: Old School to New Look Thank you for the compliment. Did you have to grind down your hubs to make 20's fit on the front of your truck? The truck drove and handled better with the new rear wheels and as a bonus my speed odometer was actually dead on. With the rally's and 275x60x15's on the rear it was 5 MPH fast.

03-25-2014, 09:12 PM	#5
Mr Chevorlet Rusty Nuts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Clever Missouri Posts: 1,338	Re: Old School to New Look I like them also. Looks good! __________________ (Clever Missouri) Southwest Larry Mr Chevrolet My Build, The Marathon Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604414

03-25-2014, 09:17 PM	#6
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Re: Old School to New Look Mr Chevrolet your build thread is one of my favorites! Nothing better than passing down these trucks through the generations. Congrats and job well done.

03-25-2014, 09:27 PM	#8
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Re: Old School to New Look I would like to see some pictures of yours 19GM71.

03-25-2014, 10:07 PM	#9
gvw5400 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 263	Re: Old School to New Look A real great looking truck! I like a tire with some meat in the sidewall but your truck does look good with the "new look" hoops. All the best, Dirk

03-25-2014, 10:32 PM	#11
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Old School to New Look Looks great are you going to lower it now? __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

03-25-2014, 10:35 PM	#12
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Re: Old School to New Look Thanks Dirk. I don't know about lowering the truck OARNGESI, old school guys like me have to adapt to change a little at a time.

03-25-2014, 10:43 PM	#13
Drewski23 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 142	Re: Old School to New Look the rallys just look right IMO

03-26-2014, 07:51 AM	#14
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Re: Old School to New Look Thats a really good looking truck 19GM71. What drop did you install and what size are your tires?

03-26-2014, 11:30 AM	#16
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Old School to New Look I haven't seen a Boss 338 wheel yet that lets the wheel center cap work. My wheels fit fine other than the lip being to thick. I grinded mine down. Took about 30 minuts for both wheels. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-26-2014, 08:01 AM	#17
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,211	Re: Old School to New Look Looks great on there. I'll see if I can find a couple threads on the hub modifications. I dont think it takes much at all to get them to work. I have never actually seen a BB Super, this truck is incredible guys. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

03-26-2014, 08:07 AM	#18
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,211	Re: Old School to New Look http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537240 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=352320 <~~ good one. It doesn't look like it would take much. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

03-26-2014, 12:16 PM	#19
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,566	Re: Old School to New Look I am confused so excuse my ignorance. Andy, did you grind the wheel or the rotor? I am about to buy some 338's and came across this. And what center cap? The one on the wheel? Not the grease cup right. __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350



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03-26-2014, 12:17 PM	#21
cool68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 475	Re: Old School to New Look I like old school.

03-26-2014, 12:20 PM	#22
mgkgmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,354	Re: Old School to New Look 19GM71 What width wheels are you running in the front and back? What offset are you running too? Thats a nice stepper you have. __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 stepside 1972 GMC Jimmy Custom 2004 Chevy Colorado 1989 Swb Silverado 1972 Aj's Stormer

03-27-2014, 08:11 AM	#24
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,566	Re: Old School to New Look How would 275/55/20 look? Any one running that size? __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

03-26-2014, 12:25 PM	#25
Cape Codder Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Centerville,Ma. Posts: 1,223	Re: Old School to New Look I like the wheels on the red stepper but somehow the two tone with mouldings looks better with the rallys. Just anoughter old school opinion.

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