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

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Can anyone verify the BS available? I am interested in 20X8.5 and 20X10 in chrome with 5-5.5bs depending on what's available...

I think until someone comes up with a current "specs chart" (with all backspace numbers), and with current part numbers,... everything is just speculation.

[brossow]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Can anyone verify the BS available? I am interested in 20X8.5 and 20X10 in chrome with 5-5.5bs depending on what's available...

Did you look at the website? It lists all the specs: http://www.bossmotorsports.com/wheel...ecs.cfm?id=408

The manufacturer has said (per a post a day or two ago) that the specs didn't change with the retooling.

[nlped]

That is what I was told today. They only made the centerbore larger in diameter and made the new cap longer to clear the grease cap.

[VA72C10]

I've heard differently from wheel dealers though so I guess I was looking for confirmation. Here's info I just received Monday....shows the proper offset for the 10" but no 20X8.5 shown on Boss's site in chrome but he says it's available and comes in a 5.2 offset...
That seems fine for the front but the 6.2 offset seems a lot for any vehicle in the rear on the 10"....

Price on chrome set up would be $1000. The offset on front is 5.2" and rear would be 6.2"

Let me know if I can help any further.
Thanks, Jeff Fite
www.maplemotors.com
615-822-4444

[brossow]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

I've heard differently from wheel dealers though so I guess I was looking for confirmation. Here's info I just received Monday....shows the proper offset for the 10" but no 20X8.5 shown on Boss's site in chrome but he says it's available and comes in a 5.2 offset...
That seems fine for the front but the 6.2 offset seems a lot for any vehicle in the rear on the 10"....

Guess I'm lucky mine's packed away for the winter and I can wait until they actually show up and someone can measure.

[brossow]

Here's the info cleaned up and wrapped in CODE tags for easier reading.

Part #        Size      Finish                BP         Offset     Backspace
----------    -------   -------------------   -------    -------    ----------
3382-2050     20x10     Super Finish Black    5 on 5     20 mm      6.225 

3382-9850     18x8      Super Finish Black    5 on 5     +2 mm      4.517

3382-9950     18x9.5    Super Finish Black    5 on 5     -4 mm      5.031 



3386-2050      20x10    Chrome                5 on 5     20 mm      6.225 

3386-9850      18x8     Chrome                5 on 5     +2 mm      4.517 

3386-9950      18x9.5   Chrome                5 on 5      4 mm      5.0 



3387-2050      20x10    Super Finish Grey     5 on 5      20 mm     6.225 

3387-9850      18x8     Super Finish Grey     5 on 5      +2 mm     4.517 

3387-9950      18x9.5   Super Finish Grey     5 on 5      -4 mm     5.031

[rob32472]

I am working on become a retailer as i have an in at an auto shop..... They are sending me the paper work over and will fill it out return tomorrow...... If approved I will sell them at cost to anyone on the board will keep ya posted.

[Dirty McFast]

I sent out to get a quote from Mr. Wheel Deal (mrwheeldeal.com) this is what he sent back (these are for the grey wheels with 2@20X10 and 2@18X8):
Hello,

Thanks for checking with me on these wheels. I just verified that they ARE currently available in your fitment (ready to ship), and I can get them to you for only $659 in the staggered fitment. To complete the set, we have (2)255/55/18 and (2)275/45/20 Mastercraft Courser HT tires for an additional $449. This includes FREE mounting and balancing, so they'll arrive at your door ready to bolt on and go.

Shipping typically takes 3-7 business days, and will be $168 for the full package, or $89 for the wheels without tires.

I've personally served thousands of customers over the last five years (our PayPal account shows over 6,000 successful transactions), and appreciate the chance to earn your business. Please let me know if you're interested in moving forward, or if there is anything else I can do for you.

Thank you,
-Steve (Mr. Wheel Deal)

I then asked him about the fitment issues and he came back with this:

Hello,

The manufacturer has made (3) different versions of this wheel to correct the issue. We only sell the third, so you should not have any issues. If you you have any other questions please let me know.

Thanks,
Steve

[fast 95]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

I've heard differently from wheel dealers though so I guess I was looking for confirmation. Here's info I just received Monday....shows the proper offset for the 10" but no 20X8.5 shown on Boss's site in chrome but he says it's available and comes in a 5.2 offset...
That seems fine for the front but the 6.2 offset seems a lot for any vehicle in the rear on the 10"....

My rears are 20x10 with the 6.225 bs, i'm not on bags, but if it was any less backspacing, the 88-98 trucks would rub on the outer edge i would imagine. Tire size would play a major roll in weather or not they would fit with less backspacing.

[rob32472]

that is who i was talking with as well

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by Dirty McFast

I sent out to get a quote from Mr. Wheel Deal (mrwheeldeal.com) this is what he sent back (these are for the grey wheels with 2@20X10 and 2@18X8):
Hello,

Thanks for checking with me on these wheels. I just verified that they ARE currently available in your fitment (ready to ship), and I can get them to you for only $659 in the staggered fitment. To complete the set, we have (2)255/55/18 and (2)275/45/20 Mastercraft Courser HT tires for an additional $449. This includes FREE mounting and balancing, so they'll arrive at your door ready to bolt on and go.

Those are tall tires,...
(29" and 29.7" tall)
The rear tires might work,... but those front will be really tall on a static dropped truck.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by rob32472

I am working on become a retailer as i have an in at an auto shop..... They are sending me the paper work over and will fill it out return tomorrow...... If approved I will sell them at cost to anyone on the board will keep ya posted.

Nice jesture! I'm in for at least one set as soon as we figure out the 20 x 8.5 BS.

[fast 95]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Nice jesture! I'm in for at least one set as soon as we figure out the 20 x 8.5 BS.

Their 5.25bs on the 20x8.5s

[au03z71]

Originally Posted by brossow

Here's the info cleaned up and wrapped in CODE tags for easier reading.

Part #        Size      Finish                BP         Offset     Backspace
----------    -------   -------------------   -------    -------    ----------
3382-2050     20x10     Super Finish Black    5 on 5     20 mm      6.225 

3382-9850     18x8      Super Finish Black    5 on 5     +2 mm      4.517

3382-9950     18x9.5    Super Finish Black    5 on 5     -4 mm      5.031 



3386-2050      20x10    Chrome                5 on 5     20 mm      6.225 

3386-9850      18x8     Chrome                5 on 5     +2 mm      4.517 

3386-9950      18x9.5   Chrome                5 on 5      4 mm      5.0 



3387-2050      20x10    Super Finish Grey     5 on 5      20 mm     6.225 

3387-9850      18x8     Super Finish Grey     5 on 5      +2 mm     4.517 

3387-9950      18x9.5   Super Finish Grey     5 on 5      -4 mm     5.031

So, by this table, the 20x10s are a no go?

[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.

[au03z71]

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.

By the time they come out with the re-tooled wheel, I'll have saved up for a set of Intros... This is the slowest turn-around in the history of man kind.

[rob32472]

sounds like no one knows anything.....

[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