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

[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.

[au03z71]

Originally Posted by 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.

Any projected prices on these yet? I need to begin to get my $ in order.

[nlped]

Originally Posted by au03z71

Any projected prices on these yet? I need to begin to get my $ in order.

What size & finish? If I am doing something wrong, please tell me as I don't want to get removed from this website.

[brossow]

Originally Posted by nlped

What size & finish? If I am doing something wrong, please tell me as I don't want to get removed from this website.

I'd be looking at 20x8.5 and 20x10 and haven't decided on finish. Pricing on the various options might help me decide.

[au03z71]

Originally Posted by nlped

What size & finish? If I am doing something wrong, please tell me as I don't want to get removed from this website.

Sent you a PM.

[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

[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

[getbent]

just spoke with american eagle distributor out of Orlando and he said that boss 338 wheels have been labled the ones out there now are 1AA the revised 20x8.5 yet to be released are 2AA he said that he doesnt know when they will be released but maybe the designers are gonna get them right for all of us 5x5 guys

[matthufham]

those look killer!!

[nlped]

If your salesman confirms that they will fit and will take them back if they don't fit...give it a try. I spoke with the SE Manager again Tuesday morning and they are still projecting that they will be ready by the end of the month. I would recommend waiting as the new design isn't suppose to need a spacer. I tried the old design on my '87 w/ the HD brakes (same size rotor as the '92 up 1500's) and it wasn't even close. It was going to take machining the wheel, the rotor, and a spacer. I wasn't going to go through all of that.

[Hickup pickup]

I would not count on them taking them back. My wheels have not even been run and they told me "NO RETURN" even though they had a Fitment Guarantee on their website which has now seemed to have disappeared

[nlped]

Originally Posted by Hickup pickup

I would not count on them taking them back. My wheels have not even been run and they told me "NO RETURN" even though they had a Fitmant Guarentee on thier website which has now seemed to have dissapeared

Precisely my point.

[nlped]

And you have one back

[brossow]

Originally Posted by nlped

And you have one back

My question is above. Please PM me when you get a chance. Thanks!

[nlped]

Sent you one too, brossow

[BRETT7769]

As an Eagle wheel dealer I have had these wheels and there are major conflicts with the caps and bore area on the wheels even on the newer 88-98 models they were supposedly designed for. Also the back spacing is to deep for the older trucks but using billet spacers will eliminate both problems and they are an awesome looking wheel.

[brossow]

Originally Posted by BRETT7769

As an Eagle wheel dealer I have had these wheels and there are major conflicts with the caps and bore area on the wheels even on the newer 88-98 models they were supposedly designed for. Also the back spacing is to deep for the older trucks but using billet spacers will eliminate both problems and they are an awesome looking wheel.

Which is exactly why they're being redesigned, due to be released in a few weeks.

[getbent]

Well Im just ready for some wheels and I guess i can wait for these boss wheels but does anyone have any suggestions for something similar to the 20x8.5 chrome that will tuck on my 1996 silverado

[69gmcshorty]

spoke with my dealer in portland Or. and seattle Wa. and they both gave me the same answer of around the end of the month or middle of next month. he also told me that there are only 17 sets of the "old" style left and they are "ready" for a new shipment of wheels. he told me that once they make revisions they will not make the "old" style anymore. and if one or two were the old style after recieving then to send it back on their dime.

WE CAN ONLY WAIT...