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

[VA72C10]

Thanks for the update. And for all the legwork. Do you happen to know about the chrome version? I'm wanting those in 20" with the staggered offsets. Thanks again!

[Chad71]

So what is there going to be a group buy on these?

[ChevyFan24]

I am also interested in the chrome.

[brossow]

Anyone know for sure how big I can go with my '72 SWB stepside with rear leaf springs?

[Jbham88]

Originally Posted by nlped

Okay. I spoke to the South East regional manager again this afternoon and he got a rather solid delivery date for the retooled grey 338's of August 18. I asked him to please order multiples sets for me in 18 & 20" in both staggered and extra of the wider for those wanting to run the same width all the way around. Once they are in and the pricing is set I will let everyone know.

Cheers,

Ed

Awesome Thanks Ed, Christmas is coming early this year!

[BLOWN73]

are you guys ready for some pics........20x10 all four coners mounted

[brossow]

Originally Posted by BLOWN73

are you guys ready for some pics........20x10 all four coners mounted

Nope. Just keep those pics to yourself.

[chevys2die4]

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[BLOWN73]

ok 20x10 all the way around
basic mods

front 1/4 spacer and longer studs
rear 1.25 inch spacer (for look only)
machined the center of the front wheel larger(don't really know if that helped)
machied the rotor where the dust cap is (machied down to the race)
turning problems......none
dust cap used......no
if i would have had the rotor machined down and machined thiner, as i seen someone else do no spacer would have been needed
center cap moded..no
spindel type western chassie 2.5
mod the spindal.....no
looked bad ass.....................................................YES

[au03z71]

Looks sweet! I'm still going to wait on the 8.5"s though.

[Jbham88]

Looks Great

[lowchevytrucks8503]

I love these wheels. But what gets me is that wheels arent cheap. Why can't these manufactorers get up outta chair walk over and slap one on a truck until they work? IMO Boss are the worst

[SANCHO]

Subscribed......BLOWN73 Nice ride!

[chuckmc8]

any news on the new design?

[nlped]

Yeah, actually I talked to the SE regional manager again this morning. He said that the new ETA is the last week in August. Which probably means 2 week of Sept. He did tell me that Boss is opening up the center bore, slightly changing the cap design and thickening up the mounting pad. He said they are being specifically refitted to work on our trucks. Woo Hoo!!!

[sgrier]

nlped i work in the area of B'ham. Is there a particlar place that you are going to get your wheel's or will i be able to tell the Boss dealer that i want the 338 new design. Thanks for the help.

[nlped]

I am going to get them out of Atl. but once the new design is available I hope to be able to get several sets. I use to have a shop in B'ham that specialized in custom wheels and Hot Rod Rice so I still have accounts with several companies in the business.

I'll keep you updated.

[sgrier]

Thanks man I would like to get a set in chrome. 20x8.5 and 20x10 thanks again for the help.

[nlped]

I'll keep everyone posted on there availability.

Cheers,

Ed

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by nlped

Yeah, actually I talked to the SE regional manager again this morning. He said that the new ETA is the last week in August. Which probably means 2 week of Sept. He did tell me that Boss is opening up the center bore, slightly changing the cap design and thickening up the mounting pad. He said they are being specifically refitted to work on our trucks. Woo Hoo!!!

Does "thickening up the mounting pad" mean the 5.25" backspacing will stay the same,... or change?

[nlped]

The backspacing will change on a few of the wider applications...i.e x10". That's why I recommended trying to get hands on the old style ones for the rears because they are a bit "deeper". The narrower will have the same backspacing, but the lip of the wheel will be smaller because the center of the wheel will be moved outward to compensate for the additional mounting pad thickness.

This information is subject to change as this is being relayed second hand.

Cheers,,

Ed

[au03z71]

Patiently waiting... I need a set of gray 338s in a 20"x10" and 20"x8.5 like nobody's business.

[getbent]

Im going to order me a set of 20x8.5 chrome tommorow , I was wondering if you guys/gals can tell me if these will tuck easily without major mods? static 5/7 drop for now . Ive been lurking for a while in the shadows reading all of the posts expecially this one and I gotta have a set. will post pics when they arrive!

[brossow]

Originally Posted by getbent

Im going to order me a set of 20x8.5 chrome tommorow , I was wondering if you guys/gals can tell me if these will tuck easily without major mods? static 5/7 drop for now . Ive been lurking for a while in the shadows reading all of the posts expecially this one and I gotta have a set. will post pics when they arrive!

Knowing that these are in the process of being reworked for proper fitment on our trucks, and knowing that they're supposed to be ready in a couple of weeks, why would you order now?

[getbent]

Yeah Im gonna wait and see if these wheels get retooled before buying, I spoke with the salesman and he said that on my 1996 c1500 the 20x 8.5 will work with center cap if I run a 1/4 in spacer Is there any new info from boss about these wheels? I have been looking for a wheel similar to this for months in 5x5 and have been unable to find something I like,
can you guys suggest some similar style wheels that will tuck, Im just getting frustrated with this whole wheel thing