Coys vs. Boss 338-(67 Impala Fastback)
 

I would love to be able to afford a really high end set of rims and tires, unfornutaly, Forgelines, and Rushforths are totally out od my league right now so I'm looking at Coys and Boss 338 in Chrome.
They are priced similarly but I'm leaning to the Boss as they have a HUGE dealer network and available locally.
I'm wanting 20x10 rear and 20x8.5 front.
Any recommendations on tire SIZE?
Thanks, this site is the "bomb" and someday my 67 Impala Fastback will be done!!

tire sizes at least???
 

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I've heard alot of nightmare stories regarding Coys...so be careful there.
Give Jon Henson @ www.driverzinc.com a shout for his take on what would fit best,he's done several Impala's and had one himself...:yes:

I thought the 338 were no longer being made?

I've heard the same. I have a set of their 18" wheels. Aside from the stupid valve stem placement (directly under the rotor/caliper) that doesn't play well with big brakes, they're ok.

If I had it to do over again, I would have tried really really hard to find a way to increase my wheel budget to afford something like a boze, intro or rushforth wheel. There are a few less expensive Newgen wheels that they've introduced as well. Whatever you decide, Driverzinc would be a well placed phone call.

I have to say I have had nothing but good luck with Coys, I do agree with the placement of the valve stem can be a pita but putting in a flush one helps, overall we have been very happy with them and their customer service we have them installed on three of our cars and love them.

I have had 3 sets of coys and 0 problems, i personally think they look better. the lip section makes them look wider than they actually are. when i had 20x8.5s on my camaro, poeple would always ask how wide they were, and when i told them they would be suprised.

rushforths
 

Do what I did. I purchased a used set of Rushfoth's with Nitto 555's. 285/40/18 aon 18x10 and 245/40/18 on 18x8. $2200 with shipping. I have seen some killer deals out there. Be patient and watch for the killer deal and jump on it. Look at some of the older for sale adds. If the rims are still available the owner may be more inclined to deal.

Have you looked at Raceline wheels? Maybe they're in your budget.

http://www.racelinewheels.com/c-10-wheels.aspx

wheels
 

Thanks...
I will definately get in touch with driversinc and check out raceline..

Whats the deal with the valve stem on coys? any pics???

It's placed directly in line with the rotor,so you have to use the flat valve stems with disc brakes. These valve stems require a special inflation tool and are notorious for leaking. I can tell you from personal experience with 13" brakes and 18" wheels that you have to remove the wheel to put air in the tire because the inflation tool is to long to get a tire chuck between it and the rotor.

Whenever i see chrome wheels, I just think "China".
To me they look super tacky and theres nothing worse then a Amercian car with China wheels.


I do understand you budget but with the right leads you never have to settle for those.
I once owed coys c-57's and I was never happy with them. Back spacing was horrible, chrome was peeling, machine work shotey, and customer service was trash.


Sometimes the cheapest way is the most expensive.
Why buy wheels now that later down the line your going to want to sell, take a hit on selling them and then buy the rite wheel for a little more.



Here is a company that sells 2 piece wheels that has around the same pricing a the china..
Esajian Wheels
www.esajianwheels.com

Good luck and I hope this helps buddy.
:cheers:

Thanks for all the responses guys...keep 'em coming!
 

I read where Eagle Alloys are made in the USA!!!
The BOSS 338 in chrome is 'smooth' from front to back with no ridge I like that look...(the gray and black centers have a slight ridge)...

I respect everyones opinions, but I feel musclecars are like harleys and SHOULD have chrome on them. It's what separates them form todays plastic cars!

I personally do not like the black rim craze going on right now, but would not call it "tacky"...more like "different strokes for different folks".

Have a great holiday weekend and may GOD continue to Bless AMERICA!!!

This is exactly the problem. This poor guy and myself are living the same nightmare. I have to remove my front wheels to put air in them, how stupid is that. These cars are built with functionality as a priority, so having to remove my wheels to air up does not fit my build goals.

Coys are out...
 

I like the way the look, but taking the wheels off the add air is a little crazy!!!

Don't use 13" brakes and 18" wheels or that's what you will have to do.

No, thats sounds like good engineering to me.:rofl:

Like I said look for used.
http://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=67248
http://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=68912
http://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=68457
There are deals out there.
My Rushforts were off a 68 Chevelle. I have a 75 TA. Backspacing was perfect for my TA.

Made in USA they are!!! I've got the grey 338s for my GMC, same size you're looking for.