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Strut · 03-23-2010, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

They were 295-40-20's.

You think that you could have run a bigger tire? Say a 315/35/20??

brossow · 03-23-2010, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Leviticus

Well...I have some good and bad news, the good is the rears look like they will fit with a 1/4" spacer, barely, and I mean barely. There is maybe 1/4" of clearance between the sidewall and inner fender face. Not sure if this is going to be enough, but we will see.

I sure wouldn't chance it -- between suspension travel and tire compression under load, that 1/4" could turn to zero in a hurry. YMMV.

(Sucks about the rim, BTW!!)

Leviticus · 03-23-2010, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by brossow

I sure wouldn't chance it -- between suspension travel and tire compression under load, that 1/4" could turn to zero in a hurry. YMMV.

(Sucks about the rim, BTW!!)

Yeah, I am trying to find some 1/2" spacers right now. Any recommendations on a dealer that can overnight them in 5x5 lug pattern?

justincat · 03-23-2010, 10:03 PM

was going to wait on the chrome. but has anybody seen these grey rims on a silver truck? The price keeps trying to convince me they would look pretty good?

SCOTI · 03-23-2010, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Leviticus

Yeah, I am trying to find some 1/2" spacers right now. Any recommendations on a dealer that can overnight them in 5x5 lug pattern?

1/2" spacers will require longer studs as well. I personally would not exceed 1/4" width for spacers (too much stress on the studs)....

VA72C10 · 03-23-2010, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

1/2" spacers will require longer studs as well. I personally would not exceed 1/4" width for spacers (too much stress on the studs)....

Do you see any issue using the adapters that have the studs on them (bolt the adapter on and then bolt the wheel to the adapter)

brossow · 03-23-2010, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Do you see any issue using the adapters that have the studs on them (bolt the adapter on and then bolt the wheel to the adapter)

Wouldn't use 'em on a 1500HP dragster, but they should be fine for anything street-driven.

burbguy · 03-23-2010, 11:51 PM

I'm definetly interested in a set. I will wait for the chrome to be available. My suburban is in the paint shop as we speak, and I have some time to kill anyways... Hey BROSSOW thanks for the leg work on this one...!!!

Wildstreak · 03-24-2010, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by burbguy

Hey BROSSOW thanks for the leg work on this one...!!!

x2

*Sublvr72* · 03-24-2010, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Do you see any issue using the adapters that have the studs on them (bolt the adapter on and then bolt the wheel to the adapter)

I have a set of these on my panel, no problems yet, and mine are a 2" spacer

jablack · 03-24-2010, 01:42 AM

They don't have a 17 inch listed.

Wildstreak · 03-24-2010, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Sublvr72

I have a set of these on my panel, no problems yet, and mine are a 2" spacer

do you have any pics? I would love to see more trucks with these rims on them. thanks to you as well for hooking us up sublvr72

Leviticus · 03-24-2010, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

1/2" spacers will require longer studs as well. I personally would not exceed 1/4" width for spacers (too much stress on the studs)....

You can't even start the threads with the 1/4" spacer, so either way you need em. The front was even questionable with no spacer, might consider longer studs on the front and back.

I am looking at a 1" bolt on spacer with studs cause I think I have the room to move out at least an inch in the rear.

*Sublvr72* · 03-24-2010, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Wildstreak

do you have any pics? I would love to see more trucks with these rims on them. thanks to you as well for hooking us up sublvr72

The panel is a 69 so I'm still running a 6x5.5 BP, I don't have any pics but I can pull a wheel off if you really want to see it.

brossow · 03-24-2010, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jablack

They don't have a 17 inch listed.

Because these rims only come in 18 and 20.

Wildstreak · 03-24-2010, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Sublvr72

The panel is a 69 so I'm still running a 6x5.5 BP, I don't have any pics but I can pull a wheel off if you really want to see it.

sorry I must have confused you. I was asking if I could see pics of the panel with the rims on just to see how nice she looks :P

brossow · 03-24-2010, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Wildstreak

sorry I must have confused you. I was asking if I could see pics of the panel with the rims on just to see how nice she looks :P

He doesn't have the Boss 338 wheels on the panel truck -- just spacers with different wheels is what he meant, I believe. Only way to put 338s on that panel (short of a 5-lug conversion) would be to set 'em on the hood.

Wildstreak · 03-24-2010, 09:53 AM

ah maybe Im the one confused lol. I thought he had said he had a set of these rims on his panel...

brossow · 03-24-2010, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Wildstreak

ah maybe Im the one confused lol. I thought he had said he had a set of these rims on his panel...

Maybe I shouldn't speak for him, but I'm sure he meant he had a set of spacers.

SCOTI · 03-24-2010, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Do you see any issue using the adapters that have the studs on them (bolt the adapter on and then bolt the wheel to the adapter)

No problem w/billet adapters which are different vs. aluminum 'spacers'. The issue w/using adapters is their minimum thickness is 1". If you can use that 1" they'd work. If you need less, you need a different plan.

jugernot · 03-24-2010, 02:06 PM

I just placed an order for a set of 20x8.5 and 20x10 chrome, should be about 2-3 weeks before they are sent out.

brossow · 03-24-2010, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jugernot

I just placed an order for a set of 20x8.5 and 20x10 chrome, should be about 2-3 weeks before they are sent out.

Where'd you get that info? Last I heard there was no shipping estimate for chrome 20s. With none actually in the warehouses, don't be surprised if that 2-3 weeks turns into 2-3 months.

VA72C10 · 03-24-2010, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

No problem w/billet adapters which are different vs. aluminum 'spacers'. The issue w/using adapters is their minimum thickness is 1". If you can use that 1" they'd work. If you need less, you need a different plan.

not considering it myself but I knew someone running the coys 20X10's on a 67 (narrow) rear and they had the 1" adapters and it looked perfect as far as backspacing on those particular wheels and wanted to bring that thought out for those it might help.

*Sublvr72* · 03-24-2010, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by brossow

Where'd you get that info? Last I heard there was no shipping estimate for chrome 20s. With none actually in the warehouses, don't be surprised if that 2-3 weeks turns into 2-3 months.

He got it from me, I spoke with Eagle's corporate offices yesterday and that's the info they told me.

brossow · 03-24-2010, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Sublvr72

He got it from me, I spoke with Eagle's corporate offices yesterday and that's the info they told me.

I updated the first post to reflect the new status. (Still won't believe it until they're in the warehouses.

)

03-23-2010, 10:03 PM	#179
justincat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: conway ar Posts: 122	Re: Boss 338 Wheels GROUP BUY was going to wait on the chrome. but has anybody seen these grey rims on a silver truck? The price keeps trying to convince me they would look pretty good?

03-23-2010, 11:51 PM	#183
burbguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Livermore,Ca. Posts: 114	Re: Boss 338 Wheels GROUP BUY I'm definetly interested in a set. I will wait for the chrome to be available. My suburban is in the paint shop as we speak, and I have some time to kill anyways... Hey BROSSOW thanks for the leg work on this one...!!!

03-24-2010, 01:42 AM	#186
jablack Classic Chevy Recycler Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 422	Re: Boss 338 Wheels GROUP BUY They don't have a 17 inch listed. __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 1970 Chevrolet C50 1979 Chevrolet C30 Need another 67 or 68 soon...

03-24-2010, 09:53 AM	#193
Wildstreak "something witty here" Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Salmo, B.C, Canada Posts: 966	Re: Boss 338 Wheels GROUP BUY ah maybe Im the one confused lol. I thought he had said he had a set of these rims on his panel... __________________ 57 chevy 4x4 70 swb fleetside 4x4 68 burb 2wd: 71 burb 2wd: 350 4spd 71 lwb fleetside 4x4: 350/sm465/205/3.07 eaton posi rear 72 lwb fleetside Cheyenne 454/th400 1991 GMC V3500 CC 4x4 Last edited by Wildstreak; 03-24-2010 at 09:54 AM.

03-24-2010, 02:06 PM	#196
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Re: Boss 338 Wheels GROUP BUY I just placed an order for a set of 20x8.5 and 20x10 chrome, should be about 2-3 weeks before they are sent out. __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082



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