Boss 338 wheels
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Racer
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From: West Point MS
Boss 338 wheels
I am looking into buying a new set of wheels and tires for my 75 with stock suspension and wanted to know if anyone is running the Boss 338with this type of suspension.
I am looking at running 18x8 with a 4.5 inch back space on the front with 255/45/18 tires. The back would be 18x9.5 inch wheels with a 5.0 inch back space and 285/40/18 tires.
The question is will this size wheel/tire combo fit my car with the factory suspension/trailing arms. If you are running this combo please advise. I am also looking at some other options but really like the look of these wheels. Thanks for the help.
I am looking at running 18x8 with a 4.5 inch back space on the front with 255/45/18 tires. The back would be 18x9.5 inch wheels with a 5.0 inch back space and 285/40/18 tires.
The question is will this size wheel/tire combo fit my car with the factory suspension/trailing arms. If you are running this combo please advise. I am also looking at some other options but really like the look of these wheels. Thanks for the help.
Drifting
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From: Dallas-Fort Worth TX
Yes, those configs will fit, except, you might have rubbing issues with 255 tire up front. Most go with a 245 to be safe. There are lots of members here with these wheels.
Why not just go with a 4.0 bs on the front... That is the stock bs. 4.5 will tuck the wheels in closer.
Why not just go with a 4.0 bs on the front... That is the stock bs. 4.5 will tuck the wheels in closer.
Melting Slicks
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Yes, those configs will fit, except, you might have rubbing issues with 255 tire up front. Most go with a 245 to be safe. There are lots of members here with these wheels.
Why not just go with a 4.0 bs on the front... That is the stock bs. 4.5 will tuck the wheels in closer.
Why not just go with a 4.0 bs on the front... That is the stock bs. 4.5 will tuck the wheels in closer.
Le Mans Master
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I'm running 285/40 w/ 9.5 rims in the back and 235/50 w/ 8" wide in the front- Nitto 555.
The rear suspension is VanSteel's coilovers and the front is VanSteel's semi-coil overs w/ stock a-arms. I also have flares on the rear.
Thanks to the 'openness' of the Boss 338s- I'm gonna have to get new rotors...
The rear suspension is VanSteel's coilovers and the front is VanSteel's semi-coil overs w/ stock a-arms. I also have flares on the rear.
Thanks to the 'openness' of the Boss 338s- I'm gonna have to get new rotors...
Drifting
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[QUOTE=fugawi;1577764338]you can only get boss 338 with a 4.5 backspace.heres a pic.
ohhhh, Now I know... Haa, I was thinking of yer car and Billys. I think MNBrent also has boss 338.
I have Coys, and they were offered in the 4 and 4.5 bs for the front.
I got the Nitto 555 tires also.
ohhhh, Now I know... Haa, I was thinking of yer car and Billys. I think MNBrent also has boss 338.
I have Coys, and they were offered in the 4 and 4.5 bs for the front.
I got the Nitto 555 tires also.
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Racer
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From: West Point MS
What kind of ride/handling does the 18 inch wheels have? I know that the sidewall will be shorter and make it corner better but what about the ride quality? I will be cruising rather than road course type driving with my car. I have also thought about the Foose Legends which come in a 17 inch.
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As a side note "fugawi" I'm impressed everytime I see your car. The color is stunning.
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I have 245x40 front and 275x35 rear, my parking break inst working have to order new parts but from what I understand you do have to move the brackets. As for suspension mods I have offset trailing arms and coil overs all the way around.
