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bguild · 08-23-2010, 12:40 AM

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Learn something new everyday.. Thanks for the tip..

thirdstreettito · 08-30-2010, 02:03 PM

Great Prices!

http://www.elites-wholesale.com/

brossow · 08-30-2010, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

Great Prices!

http://www.elites-wholesale.com/

At least $50 cheaper on eBay for a set of staggered 338s in grey or black.

BossHogg69 · 09-20-2010, 03:48 PM

finally got pics of the Boss 338s I had widened out for the rear of my truck (69 swb stepside).

fronts are regular grey 18x8's with 245/40's, in the rear I had 18x9.5's but they are now 18x12's with 335/30's. The work on the rear wheels was performed at Weldcraft wheels. The tires are BFG KDW2's I ordered through Tirerack.com.

**nlped** · 09-20-2010, 04:03 PM

Those 12" ones are SEXY!!!

joe231 · 09-20-2010, 04:07 PM

Wow!
How much was it to widen them?
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BossHogg69 · 09-20-2010, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

Wow!
How much was it to widen them?
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For these particular wheels it was $235 per wheel. Funny thing is, I got wheels through the group buy and I paid nearly same to widen the two rears as I did initially for the whole set and I still came out okay, since a custom set of 18x12's was about $1000 alone. Doing it this was still cost me $1000 for the wheels but I have all four instead of only two rears. Tires were $993, mount and balance was $107. So, all in all I've got $2100 in this setup, and I may (probably will) run across someone else running these wheels on a '69 stepper, but they most likely will not be tuckin' 335's in the back like mine.

I am building a 'Pro Touring' truck, and I've had this in my head for quite a few years. Now Pro Touring is all the rage with the musclecar crowd, and hopefully my truck won't be passe' when I get finished with it. We'll see how those wide rears hold up to my 600hp 468 BBC and the TREMEC 5spd, since sliding sideways on the gas through 3rd gear will always be in style.

joe231 · 09-20-2010, 04:50 PM

Sounds killer

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ksbrktracer · 09-20-2010, 05:32 PM

Boy .. I sure like them wide wheels and big tires , those should look really good on your truck , be sure to post some pic's or Joe will be all over you...

joe231 · 09-20-2010, 05:59 PM

Tommy, you know me too well!!
How have you been?

ksbrktracer · 09-20-2010, 06:54 PM

Been good over here Joe, got a new job , making a little more money too... . Bought a dropmember for my 68, trying to figure out what direction I want to go with it , Parked my 65 so I could concentrate on one project. Man I really like those widened wheels alot.

joe231 · 09-20-2010, 06:55 PM

Me too! (on the doing good)
you still have the crew cab?

ksbrktracer · 09-20-2010, 07:29 PM

Yeah still have the crue cab ....

mcbassin · 09-20-2010, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BossHogg69

For these particular wheels it was $235 per wheel.

This sounds like a pretty good deal to me. Hard to believe they could do that much work for $235. Can you imagine how long it took to weld those two beads? I assume they maintain a pretty good balance on them too. They look great!

72BlckButy · 09-20-2010, 10:24 PM

The 18x12's are nice!

bguild · 09-22-2010, 05:13 PM

Have you guys heard if there is a timeline on 22's? I would love to run a 20/22 staggered.

brossow · 09-22-2010, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bguild

Have you guys heard if there is a timeline on 22's? I would love to run a 20/22 staggered.

They can't even get the 18s and 20s out in a timely manner to keep up with demand. I seriously doubt there's even a remote chance of 22s anytime soon. In fact, the only thing I've ever heard about 22s in this style was an unfounded rumor posted elsewhere. AFAIK, Boss has never said anything about making these in 22s.

bguild · 09-22-2010, 05:22 PM

well that is a bunch of BS haha.. Thanks for letting me know it might make me not wait as long.

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Originally Posted by brossow

They can't even get the 18s and 20s out in a timely manner to keep up with demand. I seriously doubt there's even a remote chance of 22s anytime soon. In fact, the only thing I've ever heard about 22s in this style was an unfounded rumor posted elsewhere. AFAIK, Boss has never said anything about making these in 22s.

brossow · 09-22-2010, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bguild

well that is a bunch of BS haha.. Thanks for letting me know it might make me not wait as long.

Let's be clear: I'm not the ultimate authority. You could always call American Eagle Wheel and find out what their plans are. I'm just saying I've been watching these wheels for a long time now and have never seen anything from AEW/Boss about 22s.

**nlped** · 09-22-2010, 08:06 PM

American Eagle had the 338's in 22" on display at SEMA last year. I know that's not a certainty just because they display the there, but the rumors are still out there.
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dmwphoto · 09-22-2010, 08:11 PM

have those same wheels on my Challenger, Super wheels for the dollars. Look awesome on your truck. I heard they were fixing the hub issue.

brossow · 09-22-2010, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dmwphoto

I heard they were fixing the hub issue.

LMAO!!

There's about 75 pages of posts between this and another thread about this. Don't get me (us) started. Nutshell: if they tried, they failed miserably.

dmwphoto · 09-22-2010, 08:21 PM

well I guess the 338s are just not for the trucks then. Still a cool wheel in certain applications IMO. Did not choose em for my truck tho.

k5hart · 09-22-2010, 08:53 PM

I wouldn't hold my breath on the 22's. Boss doesn't do much of what they say!

mcbassin · 09-22-2010, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by brossow

LMAO!!

There's about 75 pages of posts between this and another thread about this. Don't get me (us) started. Nutshell: if they tried, they failed miserably.

That's funny right there.

08-30-2010, 02:03 PM	#852
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 Great Prices! http://www.elites-wholesale.com/ __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

09-20-2010, 03:48 PM	#854
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 finally got pics of the Boss 338s I had widened out for the rear of my truck (69 swb stepside). fronts are regular grey 18x8's with 245/40's, in the rear I had 18x9.5's but they are now 18x12's with 335/30's. The work on the rear wheels was performed at Weldcraft wheels. The tires are BFG KDW2's I ordered through Tirerack.com. Attached Images __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!

09-20-2010, 04:03 PM	#855
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 Those 12" ones are SEXY!!! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

09-20-2010, 04:07 PM	#856
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 Wow! How much was it to widen them? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

09-20-2010, 04:50 PM	#858
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 Sounds killer Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

09-20-2010, 05:32 PM	#859
ksbrktracer TNT-MOTORSPORTS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TULSA OKLAHOMA Posts: 2,692	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 Boy .. I sure like them wide wheels and big tires , those should look really good on your truck , be sure to post some pic's or Joe will be all over you...

09-20-2010, 05:59 PM	#860
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 Tommy, you know me too well!! How have you been? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

09-20-2010, 06:54 PM	#861
ksbrktracer TNT-MOTORSPORTS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TULSA OKLAHOMA Posts: 2,692	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 Been good over here Joe, got a new job , making a little more money too... . Bought a dropmember for my 68, trying to figure out what direction I want to go with it , Parked my 65 so I could concentrate on one project. Man I really like those widened wheels alot.

09-20-2010, 06:55 PM	#862
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 Me too! (on the doing good) you still have the crew cab? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 09-26-2010 at 11:40 AM.

09-20-2010, 07:29 PM	#863
ksbrktracer TNT-MOTORSPORTS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TULSA OKLAHOMA Posts: 2,692	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 Yeah still have the crue cab ....

09-20-2010, 10:24 PM	#865
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 The 18x12's are nice! __________________ -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)

09-22-2010, 05:13 PM	#866
bguild Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: kansas city mo Posts: 898	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 Have you guys heard if there is a timeline on 22's? I would love to run a 20/22 staggered. __________________ Project "Edna Marie"http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...74#post5998074 Toys: 2014 Dodge Ram 1967 SHORTBED

09-22-2010, 08:06 PM	#870
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 American Eagle had the 338's in 22" on display at SEMA last year. I know that's not a certainty just because they display the there, but the rumors are still out there. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

09-22-2010, 08:11 PM	#871
dmwphoto Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 573	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 have those same wheels on my Challenger, Super wheels for the dollars. Look awesome on your truck. I heard they were fixing the hub issue.

09-22-2010, 08:21 PM	#873
dmwphoto Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 573	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 well I guess the 338s are just not for the trucks then. Still a cool wheel in certain applications IMO. Did not choose em for my truck tho.



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09-22-2010, 08:53 PM	#874
k5hart Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Charleston, South Carolina Posts: 1,370	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 I wouldn't hold my breath on the 22's. Boss doesn't do much of what they say! __________________ 2006 Silverado CCSB, 1939 Ford Sedan, 1962 BelAir Wagon, 1976 Vega Panel Charleston, South Carolina

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