Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by Hickup pickup

Ok, as you may or may not know, the main offices are here in Chandler\Gilbert. Today I talked to the main sales rep, not an outside rep but at the main offices. He told me that " these wheels and retooling them are in descussion and he was in a meeting with the heads where they were discussed" but as of yet they have not finalized the offset or the bore size or the cap. I have given him my # and told him I had already bought a set and was in for two more sets asap. He told me he would call me as soon as they were ready and we discussed a possible pre-fit too. I will let you know as soon as I get a call. I wouldnt hold my breath untill well after the first of the year.

Thanks for some good info.
Even back in July when I first started looking at these wheels,... I was constantly being told that "they will fit" by different wheel salesmen.
Then when I explained all the problems,... they would generally say,...
"Well, I sold a set and I never heard back from them with any problems".

It will be interesting to see how this unfolds.
Like I've said before,... there are still wheels in warehouses, that are of the old design.
Buyers beware,...

[69gmcshorty]

so i got a response back from my vendor contact and he said they are boxed and ready to ship out. he is expecting them in the next two weeks to show up. he claimed that the b.s. will stay the same only the hub bore was made larger to accomodate the hub size for the c-10's. with that he said the grease cap "should fit under the cap". he was un aware of any depth changes of the mounting pad. there seems to be a dozen different responses to the problem that people have contacted A.E about they are fixed they arent fixed everything changed nothing has changed. hopefully someone gets them soon and posts the outcome. I will soon have a set sent to me for a fitment check and if they have any problems i was told to ship them right back.... so crossing fingers here

[Hickup pickup]

I give up!

[HarrolLS1]

After this thread has gotten over 25,000 views I decided to write them to see if I could get any info and make them aware of this discussion:


From: Boss Motor Sports <bossmotorsports@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: www.bossmotorsports.com Contact Request
Date: Thursday, December 10, 2009, 9:20 PM

Thank you for your concern and for bringing this blog to my attention. I am of the understanding that blogs as this have brought the subject of the 338 and the Chevy trucks up, along with the issues that come along with the part for this fitment. By the way. insane on the trucks .. love it and keep that American muscle on the road.

There is an issue with the front spindle on the Chevy trucks and we are aware of it. Truck lovers as yourself brought this to our attention and we are addressing it. UP SIDE, the new part will be available the first of the year,if not a bit sooner. This part does not have a different offset but a wider cap detail and taller cap that allows the part to fit over the spindle and grease cap. problem solved we truly hope. DOWN SIDE, the 3 prong knock off will no longer fit the wheel. big deal for Chevy truck lovers? I don't know ? the part will also have a bit larger cap. We at American Eagle always try our best to keep a part, as well liked as the 338, as close to the original design if or when modifications are needed. FYI our 22 inch 338 will be released in 22x8.5 and 22x9.5 close to march and we will make sure the parts fit these vehicles.
Hope this helps and thank you for taking the time to allow us to get involved.
Ps. you have to love a part that looks like this and is priced like this and best of all made in the United States Of America. check to see where the other wheels that were mentions are made , you may be surprised!!! We will keep building wheels for you as long as you keep giving us the input to do it right.
Take Care , Ernie Boehm AEWC

[brossow]

Thanks for that, Harrol! Shocking idea, actually asking the manufacturer directly.

On a related note, their so-called "down side" is a huge up side, IMHO.

[fast 95]

Originally Posted by brossow

Thanks for that, Harrol! Shocking idea, actually asking the manufacturer directly.

On a related note, their so-called "down side" is a huge up side, IMHO.

X2, when i first saw these i wanted them with the spinner, but after seeing the on a truck, i'm glad i diden't spend the $70 to get them!

[r1lorenzini]

All I can say is hell yeah 22's BAAAAAAAABBBBBYYYYYY lol I am going to just have to wait oh NO!!!!!

[rob32472]

Imagine that.... spoke to a live person at same factory got a different story. I dont think they know..... It wouldnt surprise me if jan turned to feb and feb to march on release

[Beatcoaster]

Hmmm 22's eh? I wonder how those would work with a 3/5 drop...wonder if it would rub with a 40 series tire while turning...

[lolife99]

Yep.
Requires 1" rotor, and compatible caliper, and spindle.
If you are installing these on any truck other than a 73-87 (73-91 'burb),... you will need to swap ball joints and tie rod ends as well.

[brossow]

Originally Posted by lolife99

Yep.
Requires 1" rotor, and compatible caliper, and spindle.
If you are installing these on any truck other than a 73-87 (73-91 'burb),... you will need to swap ball joints and tie rod ends as well.

But other than that, it's a piece of cake.

(Seriously, just wait a few weeks for the corrected wheels to come to market.)

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by brossow

But other than that, it's a piece of cake.

(Seriously, just wait a few weeks for the corrected wheels to come to market.)

I know what you are saying.
I am rebuilding the entire front suspension on my '86 anyway,... so I just have to use the correct 1" rotor parts.

Now if the wheels end up on my '69,... I will be swapping out a ton of good parts just to bolt them up.

Ha,... and 5 months of "waiting just a few more weeks".

[brossow]

Originally Posted by lolife99

I know what you are saying.
I am rebuilding the entire front suspension on my '86 anyway,... so I just have to use the correct 1" rotor parts.

Now if the wheels end up on my '69,... I will be swapping out a ton of good parts just to bolt them up.

Ha,... and 5 months of "waiting just a few more weeks".

I don't get why you'd downgrade your braking to accommodate a poorly designed wheel. But that's just me.

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by brossow

I don't get why you'd downgrade your braking to accommodate a poorly designed wheel. But that's just me.

Rotor is only .250" thinner.
Diameter of the rotor is the same.
Caliper will function the same.

The real reason,... all four 20's for $700.

[sixty8c10]

where'd you order from, is a group an option?

[Hickup pickup]

PT Barnum once said " there's a SUCKER born every minuite!.

[nlped]

No, the people who have actually been in contact with the production part of the company has stated the same thing. THEY WILL BE READY SHORTLY AFTER THE FIRST OF THE YEAR! The people who seem to claim to have talked to someone, but are "receiving" the new wheels are the ones who are clueless.

Slow down...

They will be available shortly!!! I have a confirmation of this from the OWNER of AEW, and the SE sales manager. I can't offer any better confirmation...Chill!!!

[fast 95]

I've already got mine, doesnt matter to me either way, i was just stating my opinion.

[joe231]

[joe231]

you know what they say about opinions..........

[rob32472]

I ordered them after speaking to the aew sales rep for my area. Well I guess I will find out soon enough who is rt either way at least we all will know first hand if they fit...... to date there is not a group buy option as I am not gettin in the middle of a group buy not knowing if these fit first hand...... will know soon enough...... the wheels are gonna be an easy return if they dont fit as aew will pay the shipping that is how sure the rep was that these will fit.... so i am sure we will see soon enough

[Hickup pickup]

peanut butter was invented long before the 338 boss wheel and the orange clashes with left side of Juneau but the wisper still carries on with the daffodils in the winter after the second tuesday of last week past the starting line. That being said the answer is still 4 says Rodney Dangerfield and he is right, he is right.
And now no one should be confused on the fitment of Jello.

[rob32472]

Some Folks know how to make chicken sh*t look like chicken salad and the only way to know if its chicken salad is taste it...... so I am gonna do just that..... And will know if I have chicken salad or chicken sh*t. All this back and forth on these wheels and waiting and calling and back and forth I could already know if what was being said is true or if by some slim chance they fit my truck..... I like the wheels so it is a chance I will take.... "A smart man listens and waits, a stupid man doesn't listen, but the wise man finds out for himself " That is a quote from the wisest man I have ever known....... My Dad..... So as I said I will know soon enough

[Hickup pickup]

you should get out more.

[joe231]

Originally Posted by Hickup pickup

you should get out more.

Who, me???