BZ83TA

Hey all,

I've been thinking about finally ditching the stock rims I have and going with some 18" Boss 338s.

I did a bit of photoshopping - just looking for opinions here!!

Also, if anyone has pics of 338s on their T/A, please post them! I can't find pics of these on a 3rd gen anywhere. I'd also be interested in hearing of any fitment issues anyone has run into.

Thanks!

92RS(real slow)

idk there okay I guess me personally though I'm not a huge fan of torque thrust styled rims...whats up with ur exhaust behind your tire though that's scary low

Stephen

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I think with the graphics you have, the contours of those wheels are a PERFECT match. It is as if the graphics were chosen to match wheels that were already on the car!

DO IT!!!

As for fit.....What size do you want? It isn't very common that the same size wheel, just different brands, will fit differently.

Look around on TGO & you'll find many threads on specifics sizes, where the thread will also cover a wheel 1"-2" wider/narrower as well as it the backspacing changing by 1"-2".

BZ83TA

Thanks for the thoughts guys!

92RS - the exhaust behind the front wheel is a custom Y pipe I got made to fit up to a 3" Dynomax Ultra Flo cat back system (ditched the cat) - they didn't do the greatest job, and I'm gonna do something to get it up a little higher (althought there's not alot of room under there).

Stephen - sorry I should have clarified in my first post - other guys have put these on third gens in these sizes:

Front - 18 x 8, 4.5" bs, 255/40/18
Rear - 18 x 9.5, 5" bs, 295/35/18

Everyone says they fit with no spacers or adjustments, but i'm a little worried about those back ones....I see you have 7" bs on your 315/35s.



And I haven't been able to find any picture 'proof' that these will fit properly.

Stephen

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Mine were originally 9" w/5"bs, front & rear. The extra 1/2" will be no problem at all, in regards to inner fitment. They'll just be 1/2" further out, on the outside than mine were before I had them widened.

Here is mine when they were 9" w/5"bs:


Since I had them widened to the inside, they sit exactly where they did before. Just wider now.

Nothing between the 8" & 9.5"? You could run the 9.5" w/5"bs front & rear. Then you'd have 4 wheels that could fit anywhere.

BZ83TA

Thanks for the pic!! I'm feeling way better about this now. I had nightmares that they'd be sticking out right to the limit and they'd look a bit ridiculous.

Unfortunately the only choices for the 338s are between the 8" and the 9.5"

9" would probably be the widest i'd like to go on the front.....beyond that I'm thinking it might look too wide. I don't mind the staggered look, so I'd probably live with 255s and 8"s on the front.

Got any pics of your car from the back with your new widened rims? I'd love too see that.

Stephen

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IIRC, the 91/92 Firehawks had 9.5" wheels on the front (and the rear) but you hafta get the bs just right on the front, to fit "wide" wheels up front.

As for pics of my 11'......Since they are the 9" w/5"bs wheels that I simply had widened 2" (now 11" w/7"bs) inwards, they sit exactly the same as far as from the outside.

red/white04

not a t/a but you get the idea

BZ83TA

Awesome - thanks for the pic. What size tires are you running there?

red/white04

i had 255/45'S on the rear could have had alot's wider. fronts were 245's I don't have this set up any more

92RS(real slow)

well maybe I'll have to change my opinion on these rims they look great on that camaro hmm I think I like them

battmann

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i just got these rims in black for my second gen. for the price, i couldn't pass them up. they were only $630 with center caps, lug nuts AND shipping - bought them off ebay. i got the same rims you're talking about: front 18x8 and rear 18x9.5
i know it's the wrong year, but here's how they look on my car.

BZ83TA

Love it!! Those look smokin!

What tire sizes do you have on them there?

battmann

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front tires are 225/40/18 and rears are 285/35/18.
i wanted wider tires up front and taller tires in the back, but my car is lowered and i think i would have had issues.

Stephen

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I'm pretty low with my 275s up front on 17" x 9", 5"bs no spacers or adapters & they don't rub at all. And I am considering going to 285s next time.

BZ83TA

Hey all,

For those that replied that they are running these rims.....did you have any front wheel fitment issues?

I picked up my set and did a test fitment to decide on tire sizes, and I couldn't even get the front ones all the way on....the wheel hits just behind the dust cap before the mounting surface sits flush (this is with the center caps out, just to be clear - clearing the dust cap with the center cap is a whole other issue).

Did any of you have this problem? I did some measuring, and I'm thinking by best option is to run a 7/16th spacer and possibly pull by hub/rotor assembly off and put in 1/2 inch overlength studs.

Any advice?

CradleofFilth08

I know this is old but Got Dang that's a kickass look!

red/white04

yes you will need a spacer.. not much 1/4 inch or so. you'll be fine... man my car hasn't looked like that in along time!

BZ83TA

I went through with it on my T/A after I started this post back in 2009. Just realized I never uploaded any after pics! I think these rims look great on 3rd gens, here's a few pics of mine. I get lots of compliments, gave the car a whole new look.

CradleofFilth08

Red/White04, what's the colour of those rims, I can't tell if it's black or a dark gray.

Bullydawg

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Love the paint man... I don't usually say that. But I think it looks great with those wheels! Good job!

red/white04

CradleofFilth08 they are dark gray with a textured finish, they were an older set not sure if you can get them that way any more.

LivinLarge

Those look badass! Great color on the wheels and car dude!!

186irocz

What sizes are the tires ?

1992PonFirebird

Sorry the picture looks funny but that's my 92 Firebird with 18" Boss rims and I love the way they look. I have 245s in the front and 275s in the rear. Everyone always tells me how good they look

186irocz

got mine installed no rubbing!

Coolwheels84

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Guess I'll throw my pics in here too. I also went with the 18X8 / 18X9.5 combo with 245/40's up front and 265/35's in back. Wish I would have gone wider in back so my next rear tires will be wider. No fitment issues. My car is stock ride height now, but have 1" sportlines ready to install.

Ruckusz28

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Random thought here, but I think a matte bronze wheel would look KILLER on your car. I don't really think anybody runs them around here, but it would pick up your accent on the graphic nicely.

Something similar to this (tenzo type m)

Ruckusz28

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Just realized how long ago the OP posted this... whoops.

iroc.mp

Ed1LE

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This car really looks sharp! I have a set off 338's for my '70 Skylark project that's currently on hold, now I'm thinking I may slap them on the 'bird to change things up for a bit!