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Fastest32 · 02-05-2010, 08:35 PM

I am going to buy some wheels for my truck and Im trying to decide between the Boss 338's and the Boss 335's. I know about the fitment issues with the 338's but I have the 1" rotors and Im willing to do some rigging to make em work if I have to. My problem is I originally liked the 335's better but they ony come in a 20x8.5 and I can get the 335's in a 20x8.5 and a 20x10. I am also on a $1500 budget and I can get the 335's with tires for that much. The 338's are 1900. I could always buy the 338's and only two tires and buy the other two when I can afford them. The other thing is the 338's will take 3 weeks and I can get the 335's now. I need some opinions please.

Fastest32 · 02-05-2010, 08:40 PM

Here's a picture of my truck and the two wheels I want

the 338's

and the 335's

sdelmar · 02-05-2010, 08:50 PM

I really like the 338's on your body style! Something about them just looks really clean with the square body trucks and the wider wheel would look damn good on the rear. However, I can understand the money issue! I think either wheel would look good...I personally just like the 338 a little better for yoour truck.

Fastest32 · 02-05-2010, 08:54 PM

The other thing is if I get them all the same size (which would be the 335's) I can rotate the tires and they will last a lot longer. I can always use a small spacer in the rear so that the back ones don't look tucked in.

**old Rusty C10** · 02-05-2010, 08:56 PM

i like the top set but hey its your truck...

thehitchmaster · 02-05-2010, 08:58 PM

I just installed the 338's 20X8.5 and 20X10. I also have the 1" rotors. they went on with only one issue. I had to shave the clips on the caps just a bit. but really not a big deal. I ran 295/40R20 in the rear and they are extremely close to the wheel tubs. I had to modify(Beat with a large hammer) the tub on the pass. side. but they are now on and i love them.

sdelmar · 02-05-2010, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by thehitchmaster

I just installed the 338's 20X8.5 and 20X10. I also have the 1" rotors. they went on with only one issue. I had to shave the clips on the caps just a bit. but really not a big deal. I ran 295/40R20 in the rear and they are extremely close to the wheel tubs. I had to modify(Beat with a large hammer) the tub on the pass. side. but they are now on and i love them.

And if all else fails, you can always just get a bigger hammer! (that's my philosophy anyway)

Kmart2352 · 02-05-2010, 09:13 PM

I think that they both would look good on the truck, but i would probably go with the 335's because I see a lot of 338's around. But it is your truck. just my opinion

smashingchuck · 02-05-2010, 10:25 PM

Make sure you read Keith's post about the Boss wheels before you buy them, they might not fit.

Big Port Jimmy 6 · 02-05-2010, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by thehitchmaster

I just installed the 338's 20X8.5 and 20X10. I also have the 1" rotors. they went on with only one issue. I had to shave the clips on the caps just a bit. but really not a big deal. I ran 295/40R20 in the rear and they are extremely close to the wheel tubs. I had to modify(Beat with a large hammer) the tub on the pass. side. but they are now on and i love them.

Did you loosen the bed and try to adjust it for clearance? Jay

longbedrick · 02-05-2010, 10:58 PM

save yourself $1498.50, and get yourself a new lugnut for that rear wheel. My favorite wheel is the stock truck rally. I think your truck looks stellar as it is.

70k52wd · 02-05-2010, 11:25 PM

Even if your tired of your rallys, they do look good on your truck...Wheel selection confuses me to much

That's why I just stick with rallys. The 338's are sure sweet though.

07HDClassic · 02-05-2010, 11:36 PM

If your going to get new wheels, my vote is the 335's. There are more rigs with the 338's or similar wheels out there. Go to something a bit different... or stick with the steelies, there always a good choice.

STOCKISH · 02-05-2010, 11:39 PM

I personally like the 338s better. Who cares if you cant rotate them. For some reason my rear tires always wear twice as fast as the fronts anyway.
(long smokey burnouts will do that) Staggered wheels and tires look better to me if you're going aftermarket. But, your truck looks killer on Ralleys. Have them sand blasted and repaint them with the proper silver ralley wheel paint and add new rings and caps. It will be sick!!!

**lolife99** · 02-05-2010, 11:51 PM

338's.
You got the 1" rotors,... so you're way ahead of most people that want them.
20x8.5's and 20x10's.
Use a 245/40 or 255/40 up front and a 295/40 for the rear tires.

Fastest32 · 02-06-2010, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by longbedrick

save yourself $1498.50, and get yourself a new lugnut for that rear wheel. My favorite wheel is the stock truck rally. I think your truck looks stellar as it is.

Thats pretty good. I have a brand new stud and lug nut thats been sittin on my tool box for a couple of weeks now. I just haven't put em on yet. By the way are you macho man randy savage?

Fastest32 · 02-06-2010, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thehitchmaster

I just installed the 338's 20X8.5 and 20X10. I also have the 1" rotors. they went on with only one issue. I had to shave the clips on the caps just a bit. but really not a big deal. I ran 295/40R20 in the rear and they are extremely close to the wheel tubs. I had to modify(Beat with a large hammer) the tub on the pass. side. but they are now on and i love them.

Do you have any pictures??

longbedrick · 02-06-2010, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Fastest32

Thats pretty good. I have a brand new stud and lug nut thats been sittin on my tool box for a couple of weeks now. I just haven't put em on yet. By the way are you macho man randy savage?

I was Macho Man for Halloween 2007. I used to be into competitive Halloween costuming. in 2008 I was Hulk Hogan. what-cha gunna do when TRUCKAMANIA runs wild on you, brother? I've never owned a car in my life.

texasfunk · 02-06-2010, 05:26 AM

i would go 338's, i am

and even if you had the other rotors they'd fit, the reason for a 3 week wait is they were getting re-tooled to fit better, which is why im on hold for mine!

thehitchmaster · 02-06-2010, 12:00 PM

pics sent. LOL moving the bed would have made too much sense. nah they are really close on both sides with the 295's and the amount of drop im workin with.

coater · 02-06-2010, 08:41 PM

I guess I should have read this before the car show today. I purchased some 338's today at a car show. The size I got was (4) 18x9.5. Did I go wrong? Hope not!

thehitchmaster · 02-06-2010, 08:43 PM

what rotors do you have 1" or 1.25" ?

coater · 02-06-2010, 08:52 PM

I haven't checked them yet. I purchased the truck a couple of weeks ago and haven't got that far yet. Been doing tune-up and cleaning on it so far. The show only comes around here twice a year(Feb & Nov)so I didn't want to wait till Nov. I going to lower it once I get the wheels on,so I would know what stance would look good.

thehitchmaster · 02-06-2010, 08:56 PM

ok, well if you do have the 1.25's and your gonna lower it you could get new drop spindles for the 1" rotors and put 1" rotors on your truck.

coater · 02-06-2010, 09:01 PM

ok,So the 1" is what I need to go with? The tire size is what's going to take me awhile. Trying to get the right size that wil fit without rubbing.I got a good deal on them so that's the reason I went with the 338's instead of the rally's

02-05-2010, 08:35 PM	#1
Fastest32 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 370	What should I do about these wheels?? I am going to buy some wheels for my truck and Im trying to decide between the Boss 338's and the Boss 335's. I know about the fitment issues with the 338's but I have the 1" rotors and Im willing to do some rigging to make em work if I have to. My problem is I originally liked the 335's better but they ony come in a 20x8.5 and I can get the 335's in a 20x8.5 and a 20x10. I am also on a $1500 budget and I can get the 335's with tires for that much. The 338's are 1900. I could always buy the 338's and only two tires and buy the other two when I can afford them. The other thing is the 338's will take 3 weeks and I can get the 335's now. I need some opinions please.

02-05-2010, 08:40 PM	#2
Fastest32 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 370	Re: What should I do about these wheels?? Here's a picture of my truck and the two wheels I want the 338's and the 335's Last edited by Fastest32; 02-05-2010 at 08:41 PM.

02-05-2010, 08:50 PM	#3
sdelmar Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 60	Re: What should I do about these wheels?? I really like the 338's on your body style! Something about them just looks really clean with the square body trucks and the wider wheel would look damn good on the rear. However, I can understand the money issue! I think either wheel would look good...I personally just like the 338 a little better for yoour truck. __________________ 2007 Sierra Denali 1995 Sierra 4x4 (426,000 miles and counting) 2002 Acura TL-S (how did THAT get here????)

02-05-2010, 08:54 PM	#4
Fastest32 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 370	Re: What should I do about these wheels?? The other thing is if I get them all the same size (which would be the 335's) I can rotate the tires and they will last a lot longer. I can always use a small spacer in the rear so that the back ones don't look tucked in.

02-05-2010, 08:56 PM	#5
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02-05-2010, 08:58 PM	#6
thehitchmaster Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Foley, AL Posts: 94	Re: What should I do about these wheels?? I just installed the 338's 20X8.5 and 20X10. I also have the 1" rotors. they went on with only one issue. I had to shave the clips on the caps just a bit. but really not a big deal. I ran 295/40R20 in the rear and they are extremely close to the wheel tubs. I had to modify(Beat with a large hammer) the tub on the pass. side. but they are now on and i love them. __________________ http://www.gulftruckinc.com

02-05-2010, 09:13 PM	#8
Kmart2352 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Saco, Maine Posts: 151	Re: What should I do about these wheels?? I think that they both would look good on the truck, but i would probably go with the 335's because I see a lot of 338's around. But it is your truck. just my opinion __________________ 87 2wd GMC Sierra Classic. 86 4wd GMC Sierra Classic. 95 2wd GMC Sierra. 96 2wd Chevrolet S-10.

02-05-2010, 10:25 PM	#9
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: What should I do about these wheels?? Make sure you read Keith's post about the Boss wheels before you buy them, they might not fit. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

02-05-2010, 10:58 PM	#11
longbedrick Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gilroy,CA Posts: 193	Re: What should I do about these wheels?? save yourself $1498.50, and get yourself a new lugnut for that rear wheel. My favorite wheel is the stock truck rally. I think your truck looks stellar as it is.

02-05-2010, 11:25 PM	#12
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: What should I do about these wheels?? Even if your tired of your rallys, they do look good on your truck...Wheel selection confuses me to muchThat's why I just stick with rallys. The 338's are sure sweet though.

02-05-2010, 11:36 PM	#13
07HDClassic Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Poulsbo/Pullman WA Posts: 17	Re: What should I do about these wheels?? If your going to get new wheels, my vote is the 335's. There are more rigs with the 338's or similar wheels out there. Go to something a bit different... or stick with the steelies, there always a good choice. __________________ Brandon 2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic 2500HD CCSB Duramax/Allison - 62K, Graystone Metallic - 6 inch Fabtech Lift, 5 inch Skyjacker rear leafs - 35x12.5 Toyo MT on 18"x9.5" AR Mojaves 1997 Chevrolet S10 ECSB 4.3/4L60E - 128k, Silver Metallic w/ Dark Charcoal Metallic Stripes - Bagged, Custom Paint, Large Stereo, Custom Bed, Etc... 1967 Chevrolet C10 RCLB 327/TH400 - 82k, White - A rainy day project to finish... when there's time

02-05-2010, 11:39 PM	#14
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: What should I do about these wheels?? I personally like the 338s better. Who cares if you cant rotate them. For some reason my rear tires always wear twice as fast as the fronts anyway. (long smokey burnouts will do that) Staggered wheels and tires look better to me if you're going aftermarket. But, your truck looks killer on Ralleys. Have them sand blasted and repaint them with the proper silver ralley wheel paint and add new rings and caps. It will be sick!!! __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

02-05-2010, 11:51 PM	#15
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,703	Re: What should I do about these wheels?? 338's. You got the 1" rotors,... so you're way ahead of most people that want them. 20x8.5's and 20x10's. Use a 245/40 or 255/40 up front and a 295/40 for the rear tires.

02-06-2010, 05:26 AM	#19
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: What should I do about these wheels?? i would go 338's, i am and even if you had the other rotors they'd fit, the reason for a 3 week wait is they were getting re-tooled to fit better, which is why im on hold for mine! __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra CCSB, 6.0 swap 2000 Chevy C3500 Crew Cab shortbed dually 1999 Chevy c2500 Crew Cab shortbed 1982 El Camino 350/350 1979 K5 2wd blazer bagged/bodied 1986 Monte Carlo SS 1991 Chevy CK SWB-67 clip and tailgate, bagged 350/700r4 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2014 Chevy Silverado ccsb

02-06-2010, 12:00 PM	#20
thehitchmaster Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Foley, AL Posts: 94	Re: What should I do about these wheels?? pics sent. LOL moving the bed would have made too much sense. nah they are really close on both sides with the 295's and the amount of drop im workin with. __________________ http://www.gulftruckinc.com



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02-06-2010, 08:41 PM	#21
coater Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Leesburg,Ga. Posts: 359	Re: What should I do about these wheels?? I guess I should have read this before the car show today. I purchased some 338's today at a car show. The size I got was (4) 18x9.5. Did I go wrong? Hope not!

02-06-2010, 08:43 PM	#22
thehitchmaster Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Foley, AL Posts: 94	Re: What should I do about these wheels?? what rotors do you have 1" or 1.25" ? __________________ http://www.gulftruckinc.com

02-06-2010, 08:52 PM	#23
coater Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Leesburg,Ga. Posts: 359	Re: What should I do about these wheels?? I haven't checked them yet. I purchased the truck a couple of weeks ago and haven't got that far yet. Been doing tune-up and cleaning on it so far. The show only comes around here twice a year(Feb & Nov)so I didn't want to wait till Nov. I going to lower it once I get the wheels on,so I would know what stance would look good.

02-06-2010, 08:56 PM	#24
thehitchmaster Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Foley, AL Posts: 94	Re: What should I do about these wheels?? ok, well if you do have the 1.25's and your gonna lower it you could get new drop spindles for the 1" rotors and put 1" rotors on your truck. __________________ http://www.gulftruckinc.com

02-06-2010, 09:01 PM	#25
coater Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Leesburg,Ga. Posts: 359	Re: What should I do about these wheels?? ok,So the 1" is what I need to go with? The tire size is what's going to take me awhile. Trying to get the right size that wil fit without rubbing.I got a good deal on them so that's the reason I went with the 338's instead of the rally's

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