Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5

[Security guy]

I wonder if they are 'redesigning' the wheel if they will 'redesign' the price as well???

[big_al_71]

I would probably say no, if anything it will go up

[nlped]

Originally Posted by Security guy

I wonder if they are 'redesigning' the wheel if they will 'redesign' the price as well???

The SouthEast Regional Manager confirmed with the higher ups that the price will remain the same. That was my second question after, "What the HE77 are these supposed to fit?"

[getbent]

let us all know when they start producing these wheels , I guess I can start working on other parts of my progect ie tunes

[chuckmc8]

I think that I will buy (I mean 'borrow') an auto zone brake rotor and dust cap and take it with me when I pick mine up........Knock the dust cap on the rotor and drop it in the wheel b4 I lay down my $$$$........then return the rotor & cap to the store. If it wont work that way, it just wont work.

[nlped]

^^^ That is exactly what I did. Except I am actually replacing the front brakes when I put on the drop spindles

[Jbham88]

Are they retooling the whole line or just the 20's, I think I want to go with 18's all around

[nlped]

They are retooling the whole line. I am going with 18" as I pull a rather heavy ski boat on a regular occasion and don't want to risk "pinching" a tire on one of the rather questionable boat ramps that I use . From what I understand this lack of fitment isn't confined to the 5x5 crowd as they don't fit several other bolt patterns...i.e. vehicles with a bearing type front rotor seemed to be an issue across the board.

I will let everyone know as soon as I get a definite ETA.

Cheers,

Ed

[joe1982]

i know that this is an old and annoying question but, is anyone positivley sure that the 18" line is being re-designed?? does anyone know the best place to order these wheels from?? i want to go wit the 18x8 and 18x9.5".....

[lolife99]

Yes. Order at your own risk.
Many people on here have been doing the "leg work" to get correct info out to members like me.

The problem is with the wheels on the front rotors. If you don't mind running spacers on the front,... you will be fine. BUT,... the track width is already wider up front,... you're only going to make that issue worse.

[Blitz]

I have a sort of off topic question. How hard would this finish be to replicate on a different wheel? (the color) And what would be the best way to apply it? (paint, powder coat, crayons, etc.)

[brossow]

Originally Posted by Blitz

I have a sort of off topic question. How hard would this finish be to replicate on a different wheel? (the color) And what would be the best way to apply it? (paint, powder coat, crayons, etc.)

Difficulty depends on your skills and equipment. Best medium would be powdercoat, IMHO.

[nlped]

I am absolutely positive that the 18" wheels are also being retooled! I am also going this route and have been in weekly contact with the South East Regional Manager for BOSS/American Eagle wheels and have been posting his updates here.

[Jbham88]

Originally Posted by nlped

I am absolutely positive that the 18" wheels are also being retooled! I am also going this route and have been in weekly contact with the South East Regional Manager for BOSS/American Eagle wheels and have been posting his updates here.

Awesome Thats what I wanted to hear

[sixty8c10]

I WANT IN ON THE POSSIBLE GROUP BUY IF ONE EVER COMES ABOUT. Sorry caps lock was on, lol.

[joe1982]

group buy??? how does that work? sorry, i am a newbie to the site fellas.

[nlped]

^^^ wait until they get them out and we can confirm that they will fit without issue or at least minimal issue before we consider this. I have discussed this with some contacts that I have made, but I am not at liberty to sell anything on this site so I won't be the one to make the final offer. Let's just hope they will fit...this time

[joe1982]

any new word guys?? this waiting is killing me. how do you think a satin paintjob would look with a gray center wheel and a chrome lip??

[Blitz]

Originally Posted by joe1982

any new word guys?? this waiting is killing me. how do you think a satin paintjob would look with a gray center wheel and a chrome lip??

Satin black? I'd like to see someone bring out a different color. Consider that. Personally I think it would look good though.

[nlped]

Nothing new, still waiting! No new ETA, so I would still expect late Aug. or early Sept.

Breathe....

[au03z71]

Originally Posted by nlped

Nothing new, still waiting! No new ETA, so I would still expect late Aug. or early Sept.

Breathe....

LOL. Keep me penciled in for a set of those gray ones. Also, if you know anyone with some Auburn tickets, let me know. I plan on going to a few games this year.

[getbent]

anything yet?

[nlped]

Nope...still no new info. I called yesterday, but the Regional Manager is in Puerto Rico at their warehouse there and won't be back until the beginning of next week. So, all I got from the warehouse manager is..."I don't know". Awesome

[au03z71]

Originally Posted by nlped

Nope...still no new info. I called yesterday, but the Regional Manager is in Puerto Rico at their warehouse there and won't be back until the beginning of next week. So, all I got from the warehouse manager is..."I don't know". Awesome

That sucks... but look on the bright side, Auburn football starts Saturday! WAR EAGLE!!!

[nlped]

^^^ Hell Yah!!!