Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**lolife99** · 07-08-2009, 09:47 PM

OK,... by now you have seen this sweet bagged '68 that I saw for sale in Des Moines Iowa, at the Goodguys event last weekend.
I really fell in love with the wheels. Member "hot trux" was with me and he thought he could get them,... since he is an Eagle Alloy/Boss Wheel dealer.
So Yesterday he called about them and today he had them on his doorstep. (one day shipping from Nashville to central Missouri,... not bad!)

Anyway,... they are 20x10 (6.250" bs) and 20x8.5 (5.250" bs) with the ever popular 5x5 bolt pattern. That's right,... they are out there! But there is a catch,...

The front hub area has a problem. Like the Coys wheels,... there needs to be a little "clean up" on the disc rotor to get them to "seat" correctly. Also,... I'm not sure if the cheap plastic center cap, is deep enough.
With the extremely cheap price of these wheels,... I'm going to try to make them work. (I may even have to machine a new set of billet centers, to get them to bolt on)
We took one wheel out of the box and tried to set it on a stock rotor. The wheel were about 1/2" from seating against the rotor.
I'll keep you posted on my progress.
I'm stoked about this "economical alternative" to a Coys 20" wheel.

UPDATE!
9-20-09
Go to page 12 (post # 225)
THEY FIT!

72BlckButy · 07-08-2009, 09:49 PM

Man Keith... those things are going to look killer!!!!

I see the shop truck taking on a whole new look, possibly even the '69.

So much for no 5 on 5 bolt pattern....

CheyenneShop · 07-08-2009, 09:54 PM

Congrats on the wheels - I thought I read that they weren't going to make a 20" , but apparently they do! I am watching this thread as I haven't decided on wheel for my 68 yet.

These or the Coys probably?

tcb-1 · 07-08-2009, 09:55 PM

ahh, you did have something up your sleeve! cannot wait to see them on!

**lolife99** · 07-08-2009, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Man Keith... those things are going to look killer!!!!

I see the shop truck taking on a whole new look, possibly even the '69.

So much for no 5 on 5 bolt pattern....

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.

72BlckButy · 07-08-2009, 10:01 PM

How do you think these would work on the No Life '69? Would it be too low?

tcb-1 · 07-08-2009, 10:02 PM

nope, no 6 lug love here, Nate.

**lolife99** · 07-08-2009, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tcb-1

ahh, you did have something up your sleeve! cannot wait to see them on!

I pulled the trigger on this deal pretty quickly. Plus they aren't on yet.
I'm planning to freshen up a 454 for my red '69 swb truck project,... so there is no "tire money" yet.
I originally bought these for my '86 Dropmember Project,... but they could end up on my '69.

**lolife99** · 07-08-2009, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

How do you think these would work on the No Life '69? Would it be too low?

Probably. I plan to run 255/40-20's and a 295/40-20's. (most likely Toyo Proxes) I think they would be too tall to run with my 5.5" static front drop and keep the inner fenders.
I think they will go on the '86.

DZL1 · 07-08-2009, 10:11 PM

Very interested in this thread as I also am wanting these wheels but also heard of the no 20" made.

DZL1.

big_al_71 · 07-08-2009, 10:12 PM

those wheels look good......

Bob 68327 · 07-08-2009, 10:17 PM

Very Nice.....................

CheyenneShop · 07-08-2009, 11:01 PM

Quote:

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 they will work with the narrower rear on the 68'?

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Probably. I plan to run 255/40-20's and a 295/40-20's. (most likely Toyo Proxes) I think they would be too tall to run with my 5.5" static front drop and keep the inner fenders.
I think they will go on the '86.

I plan to go with 2.5 spindle, 2" spring and converted disc on 5X5, you thing that would fit?

Thanks again - love the rims.

**lolife99** · 07-08-2009, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theCheyenneShop

Do you think they will work with the narrower rear on the 68'?

6.250" backspace is too much. I'm guessing a 1.250" spacer will get you to a 5" backspace. This should work better. But I would measure first to be sure.

I plan to go with 2.5 spindle, 2" spring and converted disc on 5X5, you thing that would fit?
It would be close with a 27" tall front tire. Are you pulling the inner fenders or keeping them?

I hope to find out in the next couple months. But without tires,... I would just be guessing.

OARNGESI · 07-08-2009, 11:57 PM

Really nice set

SCOTI · 07-08-2009, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Probably. I plan to run 255/40-20's and a 295/40-20's. (most likely Toyo Proxes) I think they would be too tall to run with my 5.5" static front drop and keep the inner fenders.
I think they will go on the '86.

I've seen the opposite.

N2billets red 68 Lucy was bagged w/2.5" dropped spindles. He ran 20x8.5's & a 255-40 w/buzzing only @ lower air settings. I bought a similar pkg for my 68 & thought WTH, I'll run them on my 74 for a little 'change'. They were positively a 'no-go' on the 74 @ roughly 5.5-6" front drop (static drop w/3" spindle & 1-coil removed). They buzzed the tops of the inner wheel-wells just poking down the alley.

OldSkool71 · 07-09-2009, 12:36 AM

Definately watching this one...love those wheels...where do i pick up my set?

sson20s · 07-09-2009, 01:49 AM

nice wheels

i think a group buy at wholesale

is needed

lowdownstar · 07-09-2009, 06:01 AM

Good for you keith! I hope your able to make them work and save some cash that would be cool. pic's take lots of pic's...

Ray

**lolife99** · 07-09-2009, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

I've seen the opposite.

N2billets red 68 Lucy was bagged w/2.5" dropped spindles. He ran 20x8.5's & a 255-40 w/buzzing only @ lower air settings. I bought a similar pkg for my 68 & thought WTH, I'll run them on my 74 for a little 'change'. They were positively a 'no-go' on the 74 @ roughly 5.5-6" front drop (static drop w/3" spindle & 1-coil removed). They buzzed the tops of the inner wheel-wells just poking down the alley.

I should clarify,... the '86 will have no inner fenders and a Dropmember.
(My 5.5" static drop is on my '69 swb beater)

OldSkool71 · 07-09-2009, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sson20s

nice wheels

i think a group buy at wholesale

is needed

**Hart_Rod** · 07-09-2009, 09:21 AM

+2

jrmdigger72 · 07-09-2009, 09:24 AM

+3 for the Group Buy

BossHogg69 · 07-09-2009, 09:43 AM

What the heck, x4 on the group buy!

(I got clearance from the wife last night

!!!)

aggie91 · 07-09-2009, 11:10 AM

Got to watch this one for another possible wheel choice...

07-08-2009, 09:47 PM	#1
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,699	Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 OK,... by now you have seen this sweet bagged '68 that I saw for sale in Des Moines Iowa, at the Goodguys event last weekend. I really fell in love with the wheels. Member "hot trux" was with me and he thought he could get them,... since he is an Eagle Alloy/Boss Wheel dealer. So Yesterday he called about them and today he had them on his doorstep. (one day shipping from Nashville to central Missouri,... not bad!) Anyway,... they are 20x10 (6.250" bs) and 20x8.5 (5.250" bs) with the ever popular 5x5 bolt pattern. That's right,... they are out there! But there is a catch,... The front hub area has a problem. Like the Coys wheels,... there needs to be a little "clean up" on the disc rotor to get them to "seat" correctly. Also,... I'm not sure if the cheap plastic center cap, is deep enough. With the extremely cheap price of these wheels,... I'm going to try to make them work. (I may even have to machine a new set of billet centers, to get them to bolt on) We took one wheel out of the box and tried to set it on a stock rotor. The wheel were about 1/2" from seating against the rotor. I'll keep you posted on my progress. I'm stoked about this "economical alternative" to a Coys 20" wheel. UPDATE! 9-20-09 Go to page 12 (post # 225) THEY FIT! Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 09-20-2009 at 11:13 PM.

07-08-2009, 09:49 PM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 Man Keith... those things are going to look killer!!!! I see the shop truck taking on a whole new look, possibly even the '69. So much for no 5 on 5 bolt pattern.... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 07-08-2009 at 09:50 PM.

07-08-2009, 09:54 PM	#3
CheyenneShop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 638	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 Congrats on the wheels - I thought I read that they weren't going to make a 20" , but apparently they do! I am watching this thread as I haven't decided on wheel for my 68 yet. These or the Coys probably? __________________ 72 Cheyenne shorty "*CheyLow" 72 3/4 long 4X4 69 SWB "Prospector" 68 C/10 shorty - "Picacho"* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428379 *sold to "93redsled"* Have you heard about *C10 Talk? C10 Talk* is a podcast all about C10 Trucks, the builders, the vendors, and most importantly the C10 Community. Check us out online at www.c10talk.com

07-08-2009, 09:55 PM	#4
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 ahh, you did have something up your sleeve! cannot wait to see them on! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

07-08-2009, 10:01 PM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 How do you think these would work on the No Life '69? Would it be too low? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

07-08-2009, 10:02 PM	#7
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 nope, no 6 lug love here, Nate. __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

07-08-2009, 10:11 PM	#10
DZL1 One day..... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ocala, FL. Posts: 702	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 Very interested in this thread as I also am wanting these wheels but also heard of the no 20" made. DZL1.

07-08-2009, 10:12 PM	#11
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 those wheels look good...... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

07-08-2009, 10:17 PM	#12
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 Very Nice..................... __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

07-08-2009, 11:57 PM	#15
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07-09-2009, 12:36 AM	#17
OldSkool71 C/10 CLUB MEMBER Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 993	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 Definately watching this one...love those wheels...where do i pick up my set? __________________ -Ron-

07-09-2009, 01:49 AM	#18
sson20s Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: el mirage,arizona Posts: 284	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 nice wheels i think a group buy at wholesale is needed __________________ 2 many ,want to finish 1

07-09-2009, 06:01 AM	#19
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07-09-2009, 09:21 AM	#22
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07-09-2009, 09:24 AM	#23
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