Boss 338 Wheels **GROUP BUY**

[6D8_C10]

Originally Posted by Strut

I have mini tubbed the rear.... 1 3/4 on each side. Truck has a 3/5 drop on it now. Gonna go more soon....

I would think you wouldn't have issues with mini tubs.

[Strut]

Originally Posted by 6D8_C10

I would think you wouldn't have issues with mini tubs.

I hope not, but I'm not goin to order tires til I fit the wheels to the truck.... Keeping my fingers crossed.

[TyKby2]

Originally Posted by Boise69

Ok. got it now... last question. I'm going 18's and i thought 10s in the rear but i dont see an option for that so i guess its the 9.5 but can you go 18x9.5 all the way around and if so, anyone have a pic of this set-up?

Yes there is a guy with this setup on his square body but it isn't lowered or anything but heres the link:
http://s909.photobucket.com/albums/a...7.jpg&newest=1

[brossow]

Originally Posted by Boise69

Ok. got it now... last question. I'm going 18's and i thought 10s in the rear but i dont see an option for that so i guess its the 9.5 but can you go 18x9.5 all the way around and if so, anyone have a pic of this set-up?

No 18x10s, no. Here's a post about an '83 with 18x9.5 all around with links to pics:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postcount=704

[Boise69]

thanks!


Scratching my head.. i think the deep dish on the front doesnt look so good so now i'm thinking 18x8" (8.5" would be nice) on the front, i just want to make sure the wheels are as far to the fender lip as possible, imo when the fronts are set in it doesnt look right.

[BossHogg69]

i ordered the staggered 18's to get the deep dish in the back. Ideally, i'd like the 8.5"f and 10"r in the 18, but I don't think I'll miss .5"...

Boise69, 4.5" bs in the front on the 18x8, with a standard 5 lug disc brake setup in the front, the wheel will be pretty close to the outside of the fender lip. I really don't think you'll have to worry about it sitting in too far. Most people with discs in the front and 18-20" wheels run 5" bs on the front.

[rob32472]

Here is my truck with 18x8 chrome all the way around

[70k52wd]

Originally Posted by rob32472

Here is my truck with 18x8 chrome all the way around

Looks good...What was your tire selection? Got any close up pics?

[DrtyJack75]

Originally Posted by rob32472

Here is my truck with 18x8 chrome all the way around

Rob...what kind of mirrors are those? Truck looks good!

[rob32472]

Originally Posted by DrtyJack75

Rob...what kind of mirrors are those? Truck looks good!

They are from little joes rod shop in NC they are the same as the ones on the silver bullet build..... tires are 255 55 18 that is the only pic I have right now

[Sublvr72]

Originally Posted by rob32472

Here is my truck with 18x8 chrome all the way around

That looks sharp!

[smith2481]

I just ordered the 18s 18x8.5 up front and 18x9.5 for the rear my truck is lowered 2.5 up front and 4 in the back what size tires should I use?

[70k52wd]

Try to keep your tire diameter around 28-30in. I came up with 245/50 front 27.7in dia...
A 275/45 for the rear is 27.8in dia, But, imo it's not wide enough for the rim.

[Boise69]

Originally Posted by smith2481

I just ordered the 18s 18x8.5 up front and 18x9.5 for the rear my truck is lowered 2.5 up front and 4 in the back what size tires should I use?

This is the set-up I want (18x8.5 frt and 8x9.5 rears) but i dont see that as an option >??

[BossHogg69]

the 18's only come in 8" or 9.5"

the 20's are 8.5" and 10"

[Boise69]

Originally Posted by BossHogg69

the 18's only come in 8" or 9.5"

the 20's are 8.5" and 10"

all right all right i was justa wishin. i guess .5 wont kill me.

[6D8_C10]

Originally Posted by smith2481

I just ordered the 18s 18x8.5 up front and 18x9.5 for the rear my truck is lowered 2.5 up front and 4 in the back what size tires should I use?

I ordered the staggered 18x8 and the 18x9.5
I was going to order some 245/40s up and 295/35 in rear.

The 245/40 are real common. 295/40 are NOT common but 295/35 are. go figure. Most tire company recommend a 10in with for the 295s but I dont think .5" will make that big a difference.

[gargenherder]

Howdy, I just ordered the 20" 8.5 all the way round. I'll be dropping it 4" in front and 5" in the back with the ECE drop spindle kit. I was thinking of going 255/45 front and back? Is this going to work? Is there a better choice? I'd like to go wider in the rear, but I was thinking of the ease of keeping all four the same. Let me know what you guys think!

[brossow]

Originally Posted by gargenherder

I'd like to go wider in the rear, but I was thinking of the ease of keeping all four the same. Let me know what you guys think!

"Ease of of keeping all four the same"? I don't understand. Once they're bolted on, where's the difficulty with staggered wheels? Pretty hard to get them mixed up.

[70k52wd]

He may be saying ease of rotation.

[brossow]

Originally Posted by 70k52wd

He may be saying ease of rotation.

I wonder if anyone buying these wheels uses his truck so conscientiously as a daily driver that tire rotation really matters. My daily driver is an '02 Z28 (same wheels all around) and I rotate the tires twice a year: once in November when the Blizzaks go on and once in March when they come back off.

As for me, I'd rather have the exact look I want and have to replace tires negligibly more often than put all that work and money into my truck only to not have the look I really wanted. To each his own. YMMV. Etc.

[nomrlz]

just found this thread. i need to replace two of my boss 304's from my wife hitting a pothole with the station wagon. what kinda price would chrome 20X8.5's be for two?

[brossow]

Originally Posted by nomrlz

just found this thread. i need to replace two of my boss 304's from my wife hitting a pothole with the station wagon. what kinda price would chrome 20X8.5's be for two?

This group buy is only for Boss 338 wheels in the sizes listed in the first post. If you don't mind them not matching your 304s, you can get two chrome 338s in 20x8.5 for $450 + shipping, but be aware they're backordered without a definite ETA.

[BossHogg69]

Originally Posted by 6D8_C10

I ordered the staggered 18x8 and the 18x9.5
I was going to order some 245/40s up and 295/35 in rear.

The 245/40 are real common. 295/40 are NOT common but 295/35 are. go figure. Most tire company recommend a 10in with for the 295s but I dont think .5" will make that big a difference.

245/40/18's and 295/35/18's look awesome together IMO. I ran that setup on my 5"/7" dropped '92 x-cab with Weld Wheels 18x8 front and 18x9.5 rear. The 295 was a bit of a squeeze on the 9.5" wheel, but it wore evenly and didn't look 'pinched' at the sidewalls. I ran Bridgestone Potenza SO2's and those are some of the best tires I've ever had.

[gargenherder]

Originally Posted by brossow

"Ease of of keeping all four the same"? I don't understand. Once they're bolted on, where's the difficulty with staggered wheels? Pretty hard to get them mixed up.

I meant for ease of tire rotation. I guess its not a huge deal for me, but I drive a good bit and it would be help with tire life. But....nice fat 295's do look sweet on the back.


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