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BlueJeep · 07-17-2009, 04:35 PM

How does the finish and quality appear to be on these wheels. Looks like a VERY reasonably priced wheel...which has peaked my interest as well!

**nlped** · 07-17-2009, 04:46 PM

The finish of the wheel is great. The lack of a thick mounting pad is kinda dumb though.

rodstored-72 · 07-19-2009, 10:46 AM

i am glad that people are sharing these issues on here. it is good to be a member of a board & have people actually give real life issues.

i am looking for wheels as well & for a long time now, because i am not wanting any "fitment" issues. i guess i am old fashioned" that way... after reading all this i am wondering with all the issues for the wheel to fit what exactly was the original vehicle application intent from boss?? and i guess the same question for the coy's as well?? do the majority of manufact. just make wheels to "fit" on camaros & mustangs???

i would think that if i was making a wheel nowa days i would see about making a wheel to "fit" our trucks & the such & if needed "charge" a little more to make up for the "mods" needed to fit. anyways it seems that for all the trouble i have read & heard about getting what seems to be the most "popular" wheels to fit these trucks it would be in a manufact. good interest to see what could be done.

i myself still like the idea of buying something for a vehicle & it fit!!! i am not saying that what is being discussed here is the buyer's fault or is, i just always here about wheels not fitting our trucks & wish that it is was "easier" to get a great wheel & not have to modify anything.

anyways sorry if it sounds like a rant & i dont want to hijack i just really like the wheels & wished it wasn't soooo complicated to use them.. good post anyways thanks!!!

69gmcshorty · 07-20-2009, 05:39 PM

I spoke with our rep. and they have just recently he said in the past week changed the design to fit out trucks. in his footnotes they have all the problems and issues people have been having and now there new design that is coming out have a larger hub bore and a thicker mounting pad to allow the dust cap to stay unmodified and the wheel fit perfect with no spacers or machining of the rotor. NOW: i was asking only for the 20x8.5 all chrome but i assume that they will make changes to all. they are +14mm offset and 5.239 b/s.

NOW I JUST NEED THE OK FROM THE OLD LADY TO BUY THEM

au03z71 · 07-20-2009, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69gmcshorty

I spoke with our rep. and they have just recently he said in the past week changed the design to fit out trucks. in his footnotes they have all the problems and issues people have been having and now there new design that is coming out have a larger hub bore and a thicker mounting pad to allow the dust cap to stay unmodified and the wheel fit perfect with no spacers or machining of the rotor. NOW: i was asking only for the 20x8.5 all chrome but i assume that they will make changes to all. they are +14mm offset and 5.239 b/s.

NOW I JUST NEED THE OK FROM THE OLD LADY TO BUY THEM

The skeptic inside me is still saying wait until someone buys and tries these on our trucks... Waiting and watching...

**nlped** · 07-20-2009, 05:52 PM

That would be great. I'll call the "local" Boss/Eagle wheel distributor and verify this tomorrow. I really have myself convinced that I want these wheels. I'll let you guys know as soon as I know.

Ed

chuckmc8 · 07-20-2009, 06:34 PM

"I spoke with our rep. and they have just recently he said in the past week changed the design to fit out trucks."

It would be great to know when the new design will be available so that
those interested can start saving our coins for that group buy.......

**lolife99** · 07-20-2009, 06:42 PM

How are you going to know if you are getting the "new design" or the "old design" (that is taking up space on their shelves)?
I would hope they are a different part number.
Also,... what are the "reps" saying the old wheel fits? Nothing? Impala SS/Caprice?
Just wondering,...

Security guy · 07-20-2009, 07:30 PM

Awesome! I wonder to if they stop making the 'old style' or if they are just making a new one with a different part number? If they are just replacing the old with the new, it may be a while before the new wheel is available?

RED65 · 07-20-2009, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

How are you going to know if you are getting the "new design" or the "old design" (that is taking up space on their shelves)?
I would hope they are a different part number.
Also,... what are the "reps" saying the old wheel fits? Nothing? Impala SS/Caprice?
Just wondering,...

I just read this. Sounds like you had the same problem I did with my Colorado Custom wheels and I just took the rotors to a machine shop and they turned the hub down so the wheel would set. Hope this helps.

**nlped** · 07-20-2009, 07:27 PM

They also fit some of the Jeep Grand Cherokees

. I think the SS/Caprices have a bearing type front rotor as well...so they wouldn't work on them either.

69gmcshorty · 07-20-2009, 09:21 PM

I did not check to see if the p/n are different but i know that there are currently (7) wheels available in the "newdesign" in fresno and only a set or two more in chicago and one other place i cant remember. as far as the are you getting the new or old that would be something everyone would have to ask when ordering. just telling him my truck and year he immediatley told me of the new design. so when ordering i can only HOPE that you would get the new design.

Jbham88 · 07-20-2009, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69gmcshorty

I did not check to see if the p/n are different but i know that there are currently (7) wheels available in the "newdesign" in fresno and only a set or two more in chicago and one other place i cant remember. as far as the are you getting the new or old that would be something everyone would have to ask when ordering. just telling him my truck and year he immediatley told me of the new design. so when ordering i can only HOPE that you would get the new design.

So I Take it that these new design are available now??

69gmcshorty · 07-20-2009, 11:44 PM

that is what i was told today. there are only a few sets available and i can only imagine that they will continue to build the wheel. he told me, not trying to "sell" them to me but telling me that they are one of the most sot after wheels they sell. i am going to keep in touch with him and get more info when he gets it.

Jbham88 · 07-21-2009, 10:13 AM

Sounds great

au03z71 · 07-21-2009, 11:27 AM

I'd like to get some more information on the revision to these wheels. If these fit, I'm definitely buying a set. You just can't beat that price...

au03z71 · 07-21-2009, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Hi,

I own a 1972 Chevy C-10 pickup with 5x5 bolt pattern. It's been air-bagged and is awaiting a new set of wheels. I am extremely interested in the Boss 338 in a 20"x10" rear and 20"x8.5" front. However, I am hearing from some of my constituents that the wheels will not fit my truck due to the hub opening on the wheel being too small and the mounting pad surface being inadequate.

There are some rumors, though, that the problem is being resolved with a revision to the aforementioned wheel specifications. Is this true? And, if so, will the revised wheel be issued under a new name or will it still be the 338? Also, if still called the 338, how would I determine if I am purchasing the wheel that fits my truck.

Sorry to bombard you with so many questions. My personal opinion is that the 338 is one of the sharpest wheels available and think that they would look great on older vehicles, if manufactured to fit without any extraneous modifications. I am a member of www.67-72chevytrucks.com and we have opened up an entire thread on discussion of the fitment of this wheel and I assure you that your customer base will flourish if these wheels were indeed made to fit our vehicles.

Thanks

Quintin

Just sent the above email to BOSS Motorsports... awaiting reply.

**Hart_Rod** · 07-21-2009, 06:43 PM

Sounds like this might end up having a happy ending,

. I never had a price for the wheels though....

**lolife99** · 07-21-2009, 06:51 PM

Around $180 per wheel is the cheapest I have seen.

**nlped** · 07-21-2009, 07:35 PM

Is that for 20" Chrome?

**lolife99** · 07-21-2009, 07:40 PM

That is 20" grey centered wheels.
I don't imagine the chrome is much more.
A set of 4 should be no more than $800-$900.

**lolife99** · 07-21-2009, 07:42 PM

But if they don't fit,... it doesn't matter how cheap they are,...

au03z71 · 07-21-2009, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

But if they don't fit,... it doesn't matter how cheap they are,...

Fact.

That's why I'm trying to get as much clarification as possible.

aggie91 · 07-21-2009, 08:32 PM

I just looked on the BOSS web site:
http://www.bossmotorsports.com/wheel...ecs.cfm?id=408

For the 338 wheel, they do not even list the part number for the 20x8.5 wheel shown in the 1st post of this thead. They only show the 20x10 for the 5 on 5 pattern for the gray, chrome, or black wheels.

There is currently NO 20 x 8.5 wheel for the 5 on 5 pattern in the listing for this wheel.

I wonder if this is because of the changes they are making to it??

au03z71 · 07-22-2009, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aggie91

I just looked on the BOSS web site:
http://www.bossmotorsports.com/wheel...ecs.cfm?id=408

For the 338 wheel, they do not even list the part number for the 20x8.5 wheel shown in the 1st post of this thead. They only show the 20x10 for the 5 on 5 pattern for the gray, chrome, or black wheels.

There is currently NO 20 x 8.5 wheel for the 5 on 5 pattern in the listing for this wheel.

I wonder if this is because of the changes they are making to it??

Hmmm, they were on there the other day. Methinks you may be onto something.

07-17-2009, 04:35 PM	#1
BlueJeep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 1,608	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 How does the finish and quality appear to be on these wheels. Looks like a VERY reasonably priced wheel...which has peaked my interest as well! __________________ build threads: 86 Suburban 88 Jeep 6.0 swap 49 Chevy truck 54 Chevy wagon 86 Suburban lowered 4/6 54 Chevy wagon 49 Chevy/s10 mix 88 Jeep Wrangler rockcrawler

07-17-2009, 04:46 PM	#2
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 The finish of the wheel is great. The lack of a thick mounting pad is kinda dumb though.

07-19-2009, 10:46 AM	#3
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 1,970	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 i am glad that people are sharing these issues on here. it is good to be a member of a board & have people actually give real life issues. i am looking for wheels as well & for a long time now, because i am not wanting any "fitment" issues. i guess i am old fashioned" that way... after reading all this i am wondering with all the issues for the wheel to fit what exactly was the original vehicle application intent from boss?? and i guess the same question for the coy's as well?? do the majority of manufact. just make wheels to "fit" on camaros & mustangs??? i would think that if i was making a wheel nowa days i would see about making a wheel to "fit" our trucks & the such & if needed "charge" a little more to make up for the "mods" needed to fit. anyways it seems that for all the trouble i have read & heard about getting what seems to be the most "popular" wheels to fit these trucks it would be in a manufact. good interest to see what could be done. i myself still like the idea of buying something for a vehicle & it fit!!! i am not saying that what is being discussed here is the buyer's fault or is, i just always here about wheels not fitting our trucks & wish that it is was "easier" to get a great wheel & not have to modify anything. anyways sorry if it sounds like a rant & i dont want to hijack i just really like the wheels & wished it wasn't soooo complicated to use them.. good post anyways thanks!!!

07-20-2009, 05:39 PM	#4
69gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 104	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 I spoke with our rep. and they have just recently he said in the past week changed the design to fit out trucks. in his footnotes they have all the problems and issues people have been having and now there new design that is coming out have a larger hub bore and a thicker mounting pad to allow the dust cap to stay unmodified and the wheel fit perfect with no spacers or machining of the rotor. NOW: i was asking only for the 20x8.5 all chrome but i assume that they will make changes to all. they are +14mm offset and 5.239 b/s. NOW I JUST NEED THE OK FROM THE OLD LADY TO BUY THEM __________________ 1969 gmc swb 5/7ish drop, 350/th400, 20x8.5 F.20x10" R

07-20-2009, 05:52 PM	#6
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 That would be great. I'll call the "local" Boss/Eagle wheel distributor and verify this tomorrow. I really have myself convinced that I want these wheels. I'll let you guys know as soon as I know. Ed __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

07-20-2009, 06:34 PM	#7
chuckmc8 It's alsways something..... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 1,171	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 "I spoke with our rep. and they have just recently he said in the past week changed the design to fit out trucks." It would be great to know when the new design will be available so that those interested can start saving our coins for that group buy....... Last edited by chuckmc8; 07-20-2009 at 06:36 PM.

07-20-2009, 06:42 PM	#8
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 How are you going to know if you are getting the "new design" or the "old design" (that is taking up space on their shelves)? I would hope they are a different part number. Also,... what are the "reps" saying the old wheel fits? Nothing? Impala SS/Caprice? Just wondering,... __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 07-20-2009 at 06:43 PM.

07-20-2009, 07:30 PM	#9
Security guy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sarasota, Fl. Posts: 441	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 Awesome! I wonder to if they stop making the 'old style' or if they are just making a new one with a different part number? If they are just replacing the old with the new, it may be a while before the new wheel is available?

07-20-2009, 07:27 PM	#11
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 They also fit some of the Jeep Grand Cherokees . I think the SS/Caprices have a bearing type front rotor as well...so they wouldn't work on them either. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

07-20-2009, 09:21 PM	#12
69gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 104	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 I did not check to see if the p/n are different but i know that there are currently (7) wheels available in the "newdesign" in fresno and only a set or two more in chicago and one other place i cant remember. as far as the are you getting the new or old that would be something everyone would have to ask when ordering. just telling him my truck and year he immediatley told me of the new design. so when ordering i can only HOPE that you would get the new design. __________________ 1969 gmc swb 5/7ish drop, 350/th400, 20x8.5 F.20x10" R

07-20-2009, 11:44 PM	#14
69gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 104	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 that is what i was told today. there are only a few sets available and i can only imagine that they will continue to build the wheel. he told me, not trying to "sell" them to me but telling me that they are one of the most sot after wheels they sell. i am going to keep in touch with him and get more info when he gets it. __________________ 1969 gmc swb 5/7ish drop, 350/th400, 20x8.5 F.20x10" R

07-21-2009, 10:13 AM	#15
Jbham88 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hattiesburg Mississippi Posts: 64	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 Sounds great __________________ 1986 GMC 4x4

07-21-2009, 11:27 AM	#16
au03z71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 647	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 I'd like to get some more information on the revision to these wheels. If these fit, I'm definitely buying a set. You just can't beat that price...

07-21-2009, 06:43 PM	#18
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07-21-2009, 06:51 PM	#19
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 Around $180 per wheel is the cheapest I have seen. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823



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07-21-2009, 07:35 PM	#20
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 Is that for 20" Chrome? __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

07-21-2009, 07:40 PM	#21
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 That is 20" grey centered wheels. I don't imagine the chrome is much more. A set of 4 should be no more than $800-$900. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

07-21-2009, 07:42 PM	#22
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 But if they don't fit,... it doesn't matter how cheap they are,... __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

07-21-2009, 08:32 PM	#24
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 I just looked on the BOSS web site: http://www.bossmotorsports.com/wheel...ecs.cfm?id=408 For the 338 wheel, they do not even list the part number for the 20x8.5 wheel shown in the 1st post of this thead. They only show the 20x10 for the 5 on 5 pattern for the gray, chrome, or black wheels. There is currently NO 20 x 8.5 wheel for the 5 on 5 pattern in the listing for this wheel. I wonder if this is because of the changes they are making to it?? __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square Last edited by aggie91; 07-21-2009 at 08:32 PM.

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