Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 - Page 15 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72BlckButy · 12-01-2009, 11:53 PM

Here's another square body running the 338's...

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brossow · 12-02-2009, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Hickup pickup

Here they are, rolling and tucked!

Any tires on those or just bare rims?

Looks great!

cwgreen1971 · 12-02-2009, 04:38 AM

That is one nice set up!!!! What color blue is that (code)?

cwgreen1971 · 12-02-2009, 04:38 AM

Page 12

DZL1 · 12-02-2009, 09:28 AM

Hickup Pickup, beautiful burb!!!

fast 95 · 12-02-2009, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by r1lorenzini

Just talked to this guy they are 245/35/20 and 295/40/20

After seeing this pic, i no longer want the spinners. I dident realize they stuck out so far!

brossow · 12-02-2009, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by fast 95

After seeing this pic, i no longer want the spinners. I dident realize they stuck out so far!

3-spoke spinners have no place on a 5-spoke wheel (or any other except wire rims, IMHO).

love my 72 · 12-03-2009, 06:12 PM

Hey lolife,

How long til we can see some pictures of your truck with the new wheels?

**lolife99** · 12-03-2009, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by love my 72

Hey lolife,

How long til we can see some pictures of your truck with the new wheels?

It's going to be a while.
I bought them for my '86 Dropmember short bed project.
But now it's turned into a frame off shop truck/beater/ dual Dropmember build.
My old frame was bent,... so I found another frame and have stripped my truck completely down. It's in a million pieces now.

Here's a picture of my '86 when I first got it.

*highperf4x4* · 12-04-2009, 01:32 AM

I like your trucks.............. and your decks............

big_al_71 · 12-04-2009, 09:05 AM

that truck with the spinners reminds me of the car from the movie grease that raced in the water canal.....

Strut · 12-04-2009, 06:25 PM

Any updates on when the New Designed wheels will be on the market?

**nlped** · 12-05-2009, 02:35 PM

A few have started showing up in some of the outlying warehouses...or so I have been told, but I still haven't seen any myself.

DroppedAsAChild · 12-05-2009, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

That's also a tall combination. Many trucks, even w/just a static 5/7" drop can only go about 28" tall on the fronts which is a 245~255/40-20.

45-series rubber on 18's will work on most set-ups if 18" wheels are acceptable.

Wrong Im running 245/50/20 upfront and 255/50/20 out back on 4/6 drop on my obs and i have no issues rubbing

brossow · 12-05-2009, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DroppedAsAChild

Wrong Im running 245/50/20 upfront and 255/50/20 out back on 4/6 drop on my obs and i have no issues rubbing

To be fair, he did say "many" trucks, not all. He also mentioned a 5/7 drop, which is more than the 4/6 you have. But more to the point, most here are working on trucks much older than your '99 and clearance may be a much more significant issue on those older trucks. (Not saying it is for sure; just pointing out a possible reason why taller tires work on your truck but may not on others.) Not arguing, just observing.

Brent

**rob32472** · 12-06-2009, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by nlped

A few have started showing up in some of the outlying warehouses...or so I have been told, but I still haven't seen any myself.

Ok so when we gonna get a group buy together on the wheels? Can we specifically order the new design?

DroppedAsAChild · 12-06-2009, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by r1lorenzini

20's with a 45 series is plenty of meat to drive every day imo

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

That's also a tall combination. Many trucks, even w/just a static 5/7" drop can only go about 28" tall on the fronts which is a 245~255/40-20.

45-series rubber on 18's will work on most set-ups if 18" wheels are acceptable.

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Originally Posted by r1lorenzini

Well I can only speak from experience where as I have his drop and the size tires I recomended and I have no problems what so ever rubbing or
ride quality like I said
just IMO

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Originally Posted by brossow

To be fair, he did say "many" trucks, not all. He also mentioned a 5/7 drop, which is more than the 4/6 you have. But more to the point, most here are working on trucks much older than your '99 and clearance may be a much more significant issue on those older trucks. (Not saying it is for sure; just pointing out a possible reason why taller tires work on your truck but may not on others.) Not arguing, just observing.

Brent

Im not arguing but he was talking about an 88-98 truck i believe and thats what i have. Just clearing this up. I do know that its not the case with all trucks. I know different years have different clearance issues. Not trying to be a dick.

tonypaul · 12-06-2009, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by rob32472

Ok so when we gonna get a group buy together on the wheels? Can we specifically order the new design?

X2---- maybe someone who has a solid contact with Boss can get a group discount going..... A GOOD discount!!!!!

Strut · 12-06-2009, 01:27 PM

X3.... I want a set too! Any discount is better then no discount.....

**rob32472** · 12-09-2009, 08:56 AM

Ok I contacted a wheel vendor who got in touch with aew on these and they said "They are on the third generation of this wheel (even though it's only a few months old), and they said that all hub-related fitment probs have been corrected." I asked about our years so we are good to go. I asked them to double check before I order but I am ordering 18x8 for front and 18x9.5 for the rear in chrome was quoted 843.00 free shipping included. I will keep you posted......

72BlckButy · 12-09-2009, 09:29 AM

rob... that is a smokin' deal. I hope everything goes smoothly!

**lolife99** · 12-09-2009, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by rob32472

Ok I contacted a wheel vendor who got in touch with aew on these and they said "They are on the third generation of this wheel (even though it's only a few months old), and they said that all hub-related fitment probs have been corrected." I asked about our years so we are good to go. I asked them to double check before I order but I am ordering 18x8 for front and 18x9.5 for the rear in chrome was quoted 843.00 free shipping included. I will keep you posted......

I just wonder if the backspace on the wheels changed in the process.
I would want to know those numbers before I ordered.

SCOTI · 12-09-2009, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DroppedAsAChild

Wrong Im running 245/50/20 upfront and 255/50/20 out back on 4/6 drop on my obs and i have no issues rubbing

As was stated, this thread is not about fitting Boss 338's on 88-98 trucks only, which was the reason I mentioned this....

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Many trucks, even w/just a static 5/7" drop can only go about 28" tall on the fronts which is a 245~255/40-20.

Listing a particular size as a good size to use for everyday w/o acknowledging there could be possible fit related issues causes confusion when discussing trucks built from the 60's through Y2k. My statement isn't wrong as 28" tall tires on front won't work on many trucks (including my 74 w/a 5/7-ish static drop).

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Not trying to be a d**k.

Next time.... try not to call someone out on info w/o asking for more details first.

**rob32472** · 12-09-2009, 01:48 PM

ok guys I have a vendor that will work with us on a group buy if we can get 10 sets ordered.... I have asked him to work up pricing on that and get back to me..... I know 18" are around 900 for chrome including shipping and lug nuts for one set

brossow · 12-09-2009, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by rob32472

ok guys I have a vendor that will work with us on a group buy if we can get 10 sets ordered.... I have asked him to work up pricing on that and get back to me..... I know 18" are around 900 for chrome including shipping and lug nuts for one set

$57 for lug nuts? You said you got yours for $843 and free shipping, and that wasn't even for a group purchase. Not complaining, just confused about the pricing.

Having said that, please figure out pricing for various sizes and finishes if possible. I want staggered 20s ... in chrome ... I think. Depends on price. Might be content with the gray powdercoat if the price on chrome is hugely different.

Thanks for getting the ball rolling on this!

12-01-2009, 11:53 PM	#351
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 Here's another square body running the 338's... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-02-2009, 04:38 AM	#353
cwgreen1971 cwgreen1971 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Battle Creek MI Posts: 185	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 That is one nice set up!!!! What color blue is that (code)?

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cwgreen1971 cwgreen1971 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Battle Creek MI Posts: 185	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 Page 12

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12-04-2009, 09:05 AM	#361
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 that truck with the spinners reminds me of the car from the movie grease that raced in the water canal..... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

12-04-2009, 06:25 PM	#362
Strut Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Corbin Ky Posts: 247	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 Any updates on when the New Designed wheels will be on the market? __________________ 1972 Chevy C10 SWB 1999 GMC Sonoma Mini 2008 Yamaha R1 2007 Harley Nightster

12-05-2009, 02:35 PM	#363
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 A few have started showing up in some of the outlying warehouses...or so I have been told, but I still haven't seen any myself. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

12-06-2009, 01:27 PM	#369
Strut Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Corbin Ky Posts: 247	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 X3.... I want a set too! Any discount is better then no discount..... __________________ 1972 Chevy C10 SWB 1999 GMC Sonoma Mini 2008 Yamaha R1 2007 Harley Nightster

12-09-2009, 08:56 AM	#370
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,505	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 Ok I contacted a wheel vendor who got in touch with aew on these and they said "They are on the third generation of this wheel (even though it's only a few months old), and they said that all hub-related fitment probs have been corrected." I asked about our years so we are good to go. I asked them to double check before I order but I am ordering 18x8 for front and 18x9.5 for the rear in chrome was quoted 843.00 free shipping included. I will keep you posted......

12-09-2009, 09:29 AM	#371
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 rob... that is a smokin' deal. I hope everything goes smoothly! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 12-09-2009 at 09:30 AM.

12-09-2009, 01:48 PM	#374
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,505	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 ok guys I have a vendor that will work with us on a group buy if we can get 10 sets ordered.... I have asked him to work up pricing on that and get back to me..... I know 18" are around 900 for chrome including shipping and lug nuts for one set Last edited by rob32472; 12-09-2009 at 01:50 PM.



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