Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 - Page 9 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DrtyJack75 · 09-03-2009, 04:33 PM

man I just called a place online and he says the 20x8.5s are available for my truck but the 20x10s are no where to be found (back ordered).

I thought the issue was with the Fronts? LOL

Man I want these...to bad it looks like everyone else does too

brossow · 09-03-2009, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DrtyJack75

Man I want these...to bad it looks like everyone else does too

"Everyone else" being what, maybe a couple dozen people in this thread, only some of whom will actually follow through with a purchase? Don't worry -- these still won't be the Honda Accord of the custom wheel world where you see 'em on every block.

**lolife99** · 09-03-2009, 04:39 PM

I bet there are TON of 20x8.5's available. Mainly because they don't fit any disc rotor for the front of these old trucks.

I would still wait for a "CORRECT" part number, of the new designed wheels,... before I would risk purchasing any.

crawdadfox · 09-03-2009, 04:44 PM

Come on Y2.... show them wheels who's "Boss" !!

**lolife99** · 09-03-2009, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by crawdadfox

Come on Y2.... show them wheels who's "Boss" !!

Ha,... I wish I could.
I'm getting ready to start back on the '86 Dropmember truck,... and I need these wheels for it.
I wish Boss would get them into production.

au03z71 · 09-11-2009, 11:13 AM

Bump for an update?

**nlped** · 09-11-2009, 04:16 PM

Supposedly...Supposedly they will begin to be available starting the end of next week. My 2 18x8" for the front are scheduled for delivery to the warehouse on Thursday of next week. I will be standing there with a rotor in hand when they arrive...be assured!!!

joe1982 · 09-11-2009, 04:22 PM

man i quit the boss 338! sent back my 2 rear wheels a couple days ago. i guess it just wasnt meant to be. i am sticking with a 15x8 and 15x10 setup.

Hickup pickup · 09-11-2009, 07:49 PM

I think we should all boycot these wheels and use something else, I'll keep mine just as a reminder to others!

brossow · 09-11-2009, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Hickup pickup

I think we should all boycot these wheels and use something else, I'll keep mine just as a reminder to others!

Have fun with that.

Seriously, why would you boycott wheels that are being redesigned specifically to meet our needs?

SCOTI · 09-11-2009, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by brossow

Have fun with that.

Seriously, why would you boycott wheels that are being redesigned specifically to meet our needs?

Because he already has these wheels. Everyone else boycotting them would mean he's the man vs. these becoming the next TT2.... or Coys.

brossow · 09-11-2009, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Because he already has these wheels. Everyone else boycotting them would mean he's the man vs. these becoming the next TT2.... or Coys.

Ahh.... I missed the invisible winking smiley with that post.

DrtyJack75 · 09-11-2009, 07:04 PM

so if I want to order these, can I just go into America's Tire and order or is it something that has to be a special order?

**nlped** · 09-13-2009, 07:20 PM

Before you order them be sure and ask your salesman to contact Boss and have them verify that they will work and/or will take them back if they won't.

**nlped** · 09-14-2009, 12:30 AM

If they fit the 88-98, we would all be in great shape as there rotor "hat" and bearing cap are longer and larger in diameter. My '87 with the HD brakes actually uses the same width and diameter rotor as the '88 up trucks, but w/ a 1/2 stud. So I will know for sure hopefully this week.

71'tahoe · 09-14-2009, 12:38 AM

What a piain in the rear...guess thats how it goes when you copy someone elses wheels..They look dead on to a foose nitrous thrust...

I think the grey centers are the best as the chrome and gloss black wheels dont look right...

Hop we get these figured out..I have talked to 3 different boss dealers and they are all aware of the problems and they all said they are being fixed..so lets hope between your guy and the ones I have talked to they get this right..

es67chevy · 09-17-2009, 03:36 PM

I have two questions I'm hoping someone can answer:

1. What did these cost prior to this retooling? Ballpark figure is fine. In 20" size. Wondering if I will consider these or not.

2. How much diff is there in the narrower width rear end of 67-69 vs those of the 70-72? (Correct me if I'm wrong about the year cutoff- I'm a 67 so it won't really matter, but I don't want to be responsible for false information).

I want to know this so I can figure out if I'll need spacers or not for these wheels (if they ever come out)

Hickup pickup · 09-17-2009, 05:57 PM

i PAID $171.OO EA FOR MY 20s ,no they dont fit the 88-98 any better, and yes if you don't lower your 67-72 these will fit with a spacer deep enough to clear the centercap ears but you may still need to clearance the snout a bit. P.S. THERE ARE OTHER WHEELS OUT THERE!!!!!!!!

**lolife99** · 09-19-2009, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by es67chevy

I have two questions I'm hoping someone can answer:

1. What did these cost prior to this retooling? Ballpark figure is fine. In 20" size. Wondering if I will consider these or not.

2. How much diff is there in the narrower width rear end of 67-69 vs those of the 70-72? (Correct me if I'm wrong about the year cutoff- I'm a 67 so it won't really matter, but I don't want to be responsible for false information).

I want to know this so I can figure out if I'll need spacers or not for these wheels (if they ever come out)

1. I have around $700 in my complete set of 20's.
2. The early rearends are 3/4" (per side) narrower than the '71-'72 rearends.

mentlmidget · 09-19-2009, 04:31 PM

I will have to check and get back to you. I should have written down the info, but I didn't. I do have it, but alas, it is on the outer shell of the rim under the rubber.

mentlmidget · 09-19-2009, 09:48 AM

Ok, I will go back to my own forum area.

big_al_71 · 09-19-2009, 10:03 AM

I dont know if it is me or what but it definetly seems like way too much hassle to put a wheel that is just like anything else out there. but thats just me...good luck to all of you and post some picts once you install them...

mentlmidget · 09-19-2009, 10:17 AM

pics of boos 338 20x8 on 86 truck. Sorry if in wrong truck forum. I don't know if this helps. no spacers, no grinding, just a dust cap dent in the front.

**lolife99** · 09-19-2009, 11:53 AM

mentlmidget,...
Do you have a picture of the rotor or the backside of the wheel in the hub area?
Also your wheel look like they alot less backspacing than my 20x8.5's. Mine have a 5.25" bs. How much bs do your wheels have?

**lolife99** · 09-19-2009, 07:19 PM

Thanks for taking time to measure and take pictures,... I appreciate the effort.
I wonder if you have the new wheel design?

I was really thinking you had less backspacing .
Like the Coys wheels,... they don't position the wheel center differently in the wheel hoop,... they just make the center hub thicker. That makes the outer lip the same no matter which offset your purchase.

But if yours is a 5.250" bs,... I'm stumped.

09-03-2009, 04:33 PM	#1
DrtyJack75 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Sacramento, CA Posts: 417	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 man I just called a place online and he says the 20x8.5s are available for my truck but the 20x10s are no where to be found (back ordered). I thought the issue was with the Fronts? LOL Man I want these...to bad it looks like everyone else does too

09-03-2009, 04:39 PM	#3
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,685	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 I bet there are TON of 20x8.5's available. Mainly because they don't fit any disc rotor for the front of these old trucks. I would still wait for a "CORRECT" part number, of the new designed wheels,... before I would risk purchasing any. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 09-03-2009 at 04:40 PM.

09-03-2009, 04:44 PM	#4
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 Come on Y2.... show them wheels who's "Boss" !! __________________ Down......with the sickness!!

09-11-2009, 11:13 AM	#6
au03z71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 647	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 Bump for an update?

09-11-2009, 04:16 PM	#7
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 Supposedly...Supposedly they will begin to be available starting the end of next week. My 2 18x8" for the front are scheduled for delivery to the warehouse on Thursday of next week. I will be standing there with a rotor in hand when they arrive...be assured!!! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

09-11-2009, 04:22 PM	#8
joe1982 .. !WAR FEDOR! .. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oceanside Ca Posts: 546	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 man i quit the boss 338! sent back my 2 rear wheels a couple days ago. i guess it just wasnt meant to be. i am sticking with a 15x8 and 15x10 setup. __________________ "san diego chargers #1"

09-11-2009, 07:49 PM	#9
Hickup pickup Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Gilbert , Az Posts: 369	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 I think we should all boycot these wheels and use something else, I'll keep mine just as a reminder to others! __________________ 2-20, 2-21 whatever it takes!

09-11-2009, 07:04 PM	#13
DrtyJack75 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Sacramento, CA Posts: 417	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 so if I want to order these, can I just go into America's Tire and order or is it something that has to be a special order?

09-13-2009, 07:20 PM	#14
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 Before you order them be sure and ask your salesman to contact Boss and have them verify that they will work and/or will take them back if they won't. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

09-14-2009, 12:30 AM	#15
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 If they fit the 88-98, we would all be in great shape as there rotor "hat" and bearing cap are longer and larger in diameter. My '87 with the HD brakes actually uses the same width and diameter rotor as the '88 up trucks, but w/ a 1/2 stud. So I will know for sure hopefully this week. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

09-14-2009, 12:38 AM	#16
71'tahoe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: lynchburg ohio Posts: 736	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 What a piain in the rear...guess thats how it goes when you copy someone elses wheels..They look dead on to a foose nitrous thrust... I think the grey centers are the best as the chrome and gloss black wheels dont look right... Hop we get these figured out..I have talked to 3 different boss dealers and they are all aware of the problems and they all said they are being fixed..so lets hope between your guy and the ones I have talked to they get this right.. Last edited by 71'tahoe; 09-14-2009 at 12:38 AM.

09-17-2009, 03:36 PM	#17
es67chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bella Vista, AR Posts: 1,107	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 I have two questions I'm hoping someone can answer: 1. What did these cost prior to this retooling? Ballpark figure is fine. In 20" size. Wondering if I will consider these or not. 2. How much diff is there in the narrower width rear end of 67-69 vs those of the 70-72? (Correct me if I'm wrong about the year cutoff- I'm a 67 so it won't really matter, but I don't want to be responsible for false information). I want to know this so I can figure out if I'll need spacers or not for these wheels (if they ever come out) __________________ Eric 1967 C10 SWB 383 Stroker/TH400 Brother's One Piece Power Windows Shaved Doors, Markers, and Bumpers 4/6 Early Classic Drop Rear Fuel Tank (49-52 Chevy Car Tank) Surf Blue Paint Bella Vista, AR (Arkansas for those that get the 'A' states mixed up) My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330869

09-17-2009, 05:57 PM	#18
Hickup pickup Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Gilbert , Az Posts: 369	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 i PAID $171.OO EA FOR MY 20s ,no they dont fit the 88-98 any better, and yes if you don't lower your 67-72 these will fit with a spacer deep enough to clear the centercap ears but you may still need to clearance the snout a bit. P.S. THERE ARE OTHER WHEELS OUT THERE!!!!!!!! __________________ 2-20, 2-21 whatever it takes! Last edited by Hickup pickup; 09-17-2009 at 10:58 PM.

09-19-2009, 04:31 PM	#20
mentlmidget Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 30	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 I will have to check and get back to you. I should have written down the info, but I didn't. I do have it, but alas, it is on the outer shell of the rim under the rubber.

09-19-2009, 09:48 AM	#21
mentlmidget Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 30	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 Ok, I will go back to my own forum area.



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09-19-2009, 10:03 AM	#22
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 I dont know if it is me or what but it definetly seems like way too much hassle to put a wheel that is just like anything else out there. but thats just me...good luck to all of you and post some picts once you install them... __________________ 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

09-19-2009, 10:17 AM	#23
mentlmidget Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 30	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 pics of boos 338 20x8 on 86 truck. Sorry if in wrong truck forum. I don't know if this helps. no spacers, no grinding, just a dust cap dent in the front. Attached Images

09-19-2009, 11:53 AM	#24
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,685	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 mentlmidget,... Do you have a picture of the rotor or the backside of the wheel in the hub area? Also your wheel look like they alot less backspacing than my 20x8.5's. Mine have a 5.25" bs. How much bs do your wheels have? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

09-19-2009, 07:19 PM	#25
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,685	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 Thanks for taking time to measure and take pictures,... I appreciate the effort. I wonder if you have the new wheel design? I was really thinking you had less backspacing . Like the Coys wheels,... they don't position the wheel center differently in the wheel hoop,... they just make the center hub thicker. That makes the outer lip the same no matter which offset your purchase. But if yours is a 5.250" bs,... I'm stumped. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 09-19-2009 at 07:20 PM.

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