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

[Leroy-B1]

I think I remember a thread on these where you could buy them at a huge discount anybody know the thread or where to pick some of these up cheap? Looking for 20's 8.5 in front and 10 in back for my 67

[brossow]

Originally Posted by Leroy-B1

I think I remember a thread on these where you could buy them at a huge discount anybody know the thread or where to pick some of these up cheap? Looking for 20's 8.5 in front and 10 in back for my 67

That group buy is long since over and won't be repeated. Some good prices on eBay....
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[pockets]

Originally Posted by piecesparts

86 Chevy SWB with 18 X8.5 up front and 20 X 10s in the back. Using a wheel adapter to offset the rear to fit the fenders and a thin 1/4" spacer on the front hub with a longer wheel stud in the hubs. 1.25" brakes with the hub center smoothed for fitment.

Do you happen to remember how long your new studs were?

Anyone know if it would be beneficial to get longer studs for the rear? I'm getting new axels anyway so it would help then I'll do it.
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[Leroy-B1]

Picked up a set of these in 20*8.5 and 20*10 with 5.5 backspacing going to have 4.5 front drop and 6rear in back. ..........what size tires do i need....also got a set of 15 inch steelies what size tires do i need for those not crazy about having a rake just want what looks good and fits without rubbing.......any help would be appreciated
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[hdzammo]

So the backspace is now changed and should work? No other fittment issues? Was going to get the ridler 695 but now maybe these.
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[lolife99]

Originally Posted by Leroy-B1

Picked up a set of these in 20*8.5 and 20*10 with 5.5 backspacing going to have 4.5 front drop and 6rear in back. ..........what size tires do i need....also got a set of 15 inch steelies what size tires do i need for those not crazy about having a rake just want what looks good and fits without rubbing.......any help would be appreciated
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Originally Posted by hdzammo

So the backspace is now changed and should work? No other fittment issues? Was going to get the ridler 695 but now maybe these.
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I don't think so.
5x5 bolt pattern wheels are still 14mm offset on the 8.5's and 20mm offset on the 10's, according to Boss wheel website.
I think that is still 5.25" BS and 6.225" BS.

[Tmwoodall]

Guys, seriously you owe it to yourself to check out the showwheels streeter. VERY Similiar, and IMO better looking. Bolts up and looks great. If I remember correctly cheaper too?

No shots with body on, and I don't have the rears yet but check this, and remember I BOLTED IT ON:

[hdzammo]

Couple of places on eBay that has the 5x5 20x10 listed as 0 offset at 5.5 backspacing. If that's correct, it should work, right?
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[pockets]

Originally Posted by Tmwoodall

Guys, seriously you owe it to yourself to check out the showwheels streeter. VERY Similiar, and IMO better looking. Bolts up and looks great. If I remember correctly cheaper too?

No shots with body on, and I don't have the rears yet but check this, and remember I BOLTED IT ON:

hmm... a staggered set of polished 20's is less than a set of staggered grey 338's and have a nicer lip. Do you have these on with the 1.25" rotors?

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by hdzammo

Couple of places on eBay that has the 5x5 20x10 listed as 0 offset at 5.5 backspacing. If that's correct, it should work, right?
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I got my info direct from Boss Wheels.
They have different offsets,... but only the 2 sizes I listed for the 5x5 bolt pattern.
http://www.bossmotorsports.com/wheel...d=1920&cat=466

[Leroy-B1]

Lolife the 10's are on backorder maybe thats why but tire store told me 5.5
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[Tmwoodall]

Originally Posted by pockets

hmm... a staggered set of polished 20's is less than a set of staggered grey 338's and have a nicer lip. Do you have these on with the 1.25" rotors?

Not sure, I have stock replacement brand new UNSHAVED rotors for a 72 frame.

I will say the painted area has a few very small blemishes, which on a walkby you wouldn't notice. If you were a show car guy, you'd notice. For me on a really nice driver, for the cost I couldn't care less. If I cared, I'd fork out the $$$ for Boyd.

[piecesparts]

Originally Posted by pockets

Do you happen to remember how long your new studs were?

Anyone know if it would be beneficial to get longer studs for the rear? I'm getting new axels anyway so it would help then I'll do it.
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You don't need longer studs for the rear, but the front, I put in studs that were about a 3/8" longer than the original ones.

[fastcam1]

Originally Posted by lolife99

It's not too late to call Stan @ ECE and get some 5-lug rotors and axles coming for your truck,...

I think spacers would be required too make the 20x10's work on the "narrower" '69 rearend, though.

Do you think it could be possible to just run adaptors on my early rearend thus killing two bird with one stone? ( no swapping axles and no spacer )
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[Orange77]

I know this is an old thread but no sense starting a new one about it. Wondering if anyone has followed up with these. Heard from a tire shop and Mr. Wheel Deal there is a new revision for the rear end (20x10) that is -2 offset.

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by Orange77

I know this is an old thread but no sense starting a new one about it. Wondering if anyone has followed up with these. Heard from a tire shop and Mr. Wheel Deal there is a new revision for the rear end (20x10) that is -2 offset.

Specs straight from Boss Wheels,....
http://www.bossmotorsports.com/wheel...d=1920&cat=467

[Orange77]

Apparently my friend that is wrong. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=523310

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by Orange77

Apparently my friend that is wrong. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=523310

They show both backspaces here:
http://www.jdwheels.com/boss338.htm

I wonder why Boss Wheels doesn't show them?

[brossow]

Originally Posted by lolife99

I wonder why Boss Wheels doesn't show them?

Because Boss/AEW doesn't do anything the way you would expect a company to do things. Nice products despite terrible business decisions.

[Orange77]

Originally Posted by lolife99

They show both backspaces here:
http://www.jdwheels.com/boss338.htm

I wonder why Boss Wheels doesn't show them?

Good look on finding the full specs on JD for a second i thought it might only be the grey centers that were fixed haha....I think its because they're spending all their time and man power fixing their rims lol how long has this rim been out and its finally "fixed"...Im crossing my fingers that they will work I'm getting a deal worked out by a buddy who knows a GM at a discount tire...was tempted to just get Rev 100s and powder coat or paint them black. theoretically if they do happen to fit without any mods anymore should the 5.25 backspace in the front and 5.5 out back be good mechanically and visually?

[Orange77]

Oh and FYI to all steve at Mr. Wheel Deal will match prices as well as discount tire. With that said i got a quote from him at 750 for the staggered black face 20s and found a place in PHX that sold the set out the door for 699 and he beat it at 689 with lugs and shipping included. Went to discount and they matched the price haha so find the cheapest deal and go local with them.

[hdzammo]

Yeah I ordered and received these wheels already. I just haven't mounted them yet. They are 20x10 in the 5.5 backspacing but looks like they just added a bunch of material to the back of the wheel... In essence pretty much like using a spacer. No lip gained.
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[Orange77]

Thanks for the visual i guess thats the quickest way to go about fixing it. some more lip would have been nice, least i know i don't have to spend another hundred on spacers.

[brossow]

Originally Posted by hdzammo

Yeah I ordered and received these wheels already. I just haven't mounted them yet. They are 20x10 in the 5.5 backspacing but looks like they just added a bunch of material to the back of the wheel... In essence pretty much like using a spacer. No lip gained.

Essentially the same thing I said last September.

[Orange77]

pretty much lol how have yours held up