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Old 03-22-2013, 08:07 AM   #1
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20" BOSS 338 backspacing??

What is the proper backspacing used for mounting 20" BOSS 338s on an 81 C-10 pickup?

Fronts - 20 x 8.5 and rears 20 x 10

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Old 06-25-2013, 01:31 PM   #2
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Re: 20" BOSS 338 backspacing??

bump...

I'd like to know the same thing but with a 4.5/6 drop

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Old 06-25-2013, 01:37 PM   #3
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Re: 20" BOSS 338 backspacing??

Mine will also have the 4.5/6 drop.

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Old 06-25-2013, 02:22 PM   #4
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Re: 20" BOSS 338 backspacing??

Here's my wheel tire specs with roughly 6/8 drop...

Boss 338's - 20x8.5 with 255/35/20 & 5.25 backspacing up front
20x10 with 275/35/20 & 5.5 backspacing in the back

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Old 06-25-2013, 08:50 PM   #5
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Re: 20" BOSS 338 backspacing??

I didn't know Boss gives you different backspacing options for the 338s
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Old 06-25-2013, 09:10 PM   #6
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Re: 20" BOSS 338 backspacing??

5.25 on a 8.5" wheel up front, and a 5.5" on a 10" wheel in the back is ideal in my opinion.... for a static dropped truck.

Very nice looking truck Jwall!!! I really like it.
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Old 06-25-2013, 09:39 PM   #7
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Re: 20" BOSS 338 backspacing??

Awesome! Thank you JWall! Very sharp lookin' pick-up you have there!

Now it's time for me to start looking for tire choices.... Ha!
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Old 06-26-2013, 11:45 AM   #8
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Re: 20" BOSS 338 backspacing??

Thanks guys!

I am pleased with the wheels for a budget option... just a little grinding on the rotors & they worked out great. Backspacing is right on.

Although, I plan to upgrade them in the near future.
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Old 06-26-2013, 01:15 PM   #9
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Re: 20" BOSS 338 backspacing??

Grinding on the rotors? Did you buy older versions of the rims before they corrected them or are you running the thicker rotors?

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Old 06-26-2013, 01:17 PM   #10
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Re: 20" BOSS 338 backspacing??

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Grinding on the rotors? Did you buy older versions of the rims before they corrected them or are you running the thicker rotors?

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Boss never corrected anything.
They added a deeper center cap so your dust cap would work.
That's it.

Grind the nose of the rotor.
Done.
5 minutes per side,... max.
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Old 06-26-2013, 01:20 PM   #11
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Grinding on the rotors? Did you buy older versions of the rims before they corrected them or are you running the thicker rotors?

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Newest version out with standard rotors.... they still require minimal grinding.


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Boss never corrected anything.
They added a deeper center cap so your dust cap would work.
That's it.

Grind the nose of the rotor.
Done.
5 minutes per side,... max.
Yip. That's all it takes.
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Old 06-27-2013, 11:01 AM   #12
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I didn't know Boss gives you different backspacing options for the 338s
They offer different backspacing, getting them is another story.
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Old 08-01-2013, 12:50 PM   #13
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Re: 20" BOSS 338 backspacing??

i have a static 5/6 drop on mine, whats the opinion of running 22's with backspacing of 5.75. would this work?
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Old 08-01-2013, 08:36 PM   #14
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Re: 20" BOSS 338 backspacing??

Here's my wheel tire specs with roughly 6/8 drop...

Boss 338's - 20x8.5 with 255/35/20 & 5.25 backspacing up front
20x10 with 275/35/20 & 5.5 backspacing in the back

I agree with sizes as well

they offer different backspacing, getting them is another story.


I HAVE THESE EXACT SIZES AND BACKSPACING IN STOCK IN THE GRAY FINISH.
AND CAN GET BLACK ,I JUST GOT 2 BLACK 8.5'S IN FOR A CUSTOMER AND THE 20x10'S ARE ON THE WAY

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=567778&page=3
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Old 10-06-2014, 04:04 PM   #15
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Re: 20" BOSS 338 backspacing??

Jwall, I was going to PM you but thoughts other could benefit from this information.

Could you take some more close up pics of the wheels you have on there.

I am thinking about these for my 71 and super excited that they finally changed out the backspacing on these to get a little more lip on them while keeping the wide rim/tire setup.

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Old 10-06-2014, 04:13 PM   #16
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Re: 20" BOSS 338 backspacing??

I have already taken them off the 76...

but here are a few more pics...

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They are now on my 98...

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Old 10-06-2014, 04:51 PM   #17
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I have already taken them off the 76...

but here are a few more pics...

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They are now on my 98...

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JWALL,

They look killer on those trucks. I could be biased though because I just recently sold my Victory Red 91' and picked up a red 71' haha. We have similar taste. I never got into the 73-87 but I am learning to appreciate the body style more now.

Thanks for the pictures! Some close ups on the 98 would be good too. Honestly, I want to see the lip on those wheels.

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Old 10-06-2014, 05:05 PM   #18
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Re: 20" BOSS 338 backspacing??

Thanks!

I like them better on my 98 than I did on the 76 although the fitment on the 76 was great just didn't like the style. I am a billet wheel guy!

I can get some pics of the wheels in the next night or 2.
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Old 10-06-2014, 06:03 PM   #19
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Re: 20" BOSS 338 backspacing??

I could be biased because I just love the wheels. I sold the truck and after much research I find it hard to buy another wheel other than these same ones. However I like the deeper dish with the 18s that I had. The other option would be raceline with 12s in back but thats like 7-8 hundred a wheel and the like for the back tires. These wheels are such a cheap option and tires are available too.

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Re: 20" BOSS 338 backspacing??

I have the 20X10's 5.50 BS in stock and have a pair or 20X8.5 5.25 BS that will be in ... in a day or two. If you like a little more tire you could do 255/40/20's and 285/40/20's or even 295/40/20's ..... Gets a little more sidewall and a little better ride because of it.
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Re: 20" BOSS 338 backspacing??

Took these with my phone last night...

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