03 DSG Snake Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 * Fits 2010 BOSS 302R Race Car for Grand-Am Competition * 18"x10" size * Fits front and rear * 5/8" wheel studs required * Weight 20-21 lbs * 5-lug, 4.5-inch bolt circle * 7.2-inch backspacing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlugs Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 I know they're not what you're asking about and not quite the same, but have you looked into these? ENKEI PF01 Probably a bit less expensive, and maybe even lighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshua484 Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 I love those BOSS wheels made by BBS. I see no reason why they wouldn't fit great on our cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svttim Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 I love those BOSS wheels made by BBS. I see no reason why they wouldn't fit great on our cars! $2200 for a set of 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03 DSG Snake Posted September 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 $2200 for a set of 4 Not bad for a strong and fairly light wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68Sprite Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 I have been looking into these as well... It appears they only come in 18 x 10". Rears should be fine, but any issues with running 10" wheels up front?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portside Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 * Fits 2010 BOSS 302R Race Car for Grand-Am Competition * 18"x10" size * Fits front and rear * 5/8" wheel studs required * Weight 20-21 lbs * 5-lug, 4.5-inch bolt circle * 7.2-inch backspacing I inquired about this exact topic for my 2007 GT500. Here is the reply from Rehagen Racing: "Yes, they will fit with no problem. The tire is a little close to the strut on the front so we do recommend a set of wheel spacers on the front. You can get them at most any auto parts store for about $15. They also require a racing lugnut which we can provide. Lugnuts are $1 each." Regards, Dean Martin Rehagen Racing Ph: (734)524-9770 Fax: (734)-524-9780 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Handler Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 What about the center cap? It appears that they do not come with center caps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03 DSG Snake Posted October 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 What about the center cap? It appears that they do not come with center caps. Looks like no caps since it's a 'track' wheel. Still look very sweet and should perform nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knownukes Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Looks like no caps since it's a 'track' wheel. Still look very sweet and should perform nicely. BBS will sell the caps seperately so that shouldn't be an issue if you want them. The only question would be is will the center hole in the wheels configured to accept a cap. BJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rag Top Day Posted November 26, 2010 Report Share Posted November 26, 2010 Has anyone put a set of these on there car yet? Sure would like to know how it went. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud9 Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 I know they're not what you're asking about and not quite the same, but have you looked into these? ENKEI PF01 Probably a bit less expensive, and maybe even lighter. I am running these on the track. 10.5 rear and 9.5 front. They weigh in at 21 lbs versus 29 on the stockers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03 DSG Snake Posted November 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 Has anyone put a set of these on there car yet? Sure would like to know how it went. +1 They look like excellent Track Wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbackg Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 I am running these on the track. 10.5 rear and 9.5 front. They weigh in at 21 lbs versus 29 on the stockers. 18 x 9.5 fronts & 18 x 11.5 rears seems ideal. does enkei offer these configurations?? http://enkei.com/pf01.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03 DSG Snake Posted January 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Has anyone put a set of these on there car yet? Sure would like to know how it went. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbyville Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 I am in the process right now. Have the wheels in the shop but the car is still at the dealer getting a new clutch and gears. Info says wheel requires 5/8 studs. Lug hole is .7", thickness of wheel at lug hole is 1". Right now I am looking at McGard lug nuts part # 62000. These have a .679 dia shank .946 long. Looking into if that will negate the need to swap out the studs. Will still have to figure out something with the 45 degree seat. Hopefully my machinist can do something there. Circle track supply places have lug nuts that will work (1/2" threads with a 45* seat) but they are not all that attractive. The wheels look very good and are quite light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbyville Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 $2200 for a set of 4 Great, NOW you tell me. What about shipping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03 DSG Snake Posted January 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 I am in the process right now. Have the wheels in the shop but the car is still at the dealer getting a new clutch and gears. Info says wheel requires 5/8 studs. Lug hole is .7", thickness of wheel at lug hole is 1". Right now I am looking at McGard lug nuts part # 62000. These have a .679 dia shank .946 long. Looking into if that will negate the need to swap out the studs. Will still have to figure out something with the 45 degree seat. Hopefully my machinist can do something there. Circle track supply places have lug nuts that will work (1/2" threads with a 45* seat) but they are not all that attractive. The wheels look very good and are quite light. Call Rehagen Racing. They sell the rims and say that only new lugs are required for our cars. They sell the lugs as well. http://www.rehagenracing.com/ I inquired about purchasing the same rims from them a while ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbyville Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 OK, have been to the machine shop and I need to edit the numbers. (they are a little more precise than I am) Lug bolt hole in wheel is .751 dia Thickness at lug hole is .690 Center hole is 2.780 dia Thickness at center hole is .985 McGard lug nut 62000 will not work w/o modification. Are working on that now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRACREDY Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 I just bought a set for the track, but I am struggling with tire sizing. I have been told to go with 275/40/18 front ( with 7mm spacers) and 295/40/18 rear. I would much rather go with the 295 all around. Any thought on this set up? I have a 2011 SVT Pkg GT500 with a staggered set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbyville Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 Running into several problems getting these to work for the street. My advice is to wait for a while. Also, BBS may be coming out with a modified wheel that will solve at least one of the problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03 DSG Snake Posted March 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 Running into several problems getting these to work for the street. My advice is to wait for a while. Also, BBS may be coming out with a modified wheel that will solve at least one of the problems. What issues are you having? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT5687 Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 Not bad for a strong and fairly light wheel. $550 a piece is not bad?! I would have to disagree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03 DSG Snake Posted March 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 $550 a piece is not bad?! I would have to disagree. You get what you pay for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT5687 Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 You get what you pay for. Never did like that statement. A bit too ambiguous for me. Far too many examples out there of quality products on the cheap and crap products that cost a mint. If you HAVE TO HAVE these Boss wheels, I get it. But I'd never pay $2200 for a set of wheels. Specially track only wheels. Never... unless I had a sponsor! But I'm just a few track days away from that level... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03 DSG Snake Posted March 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 Never did like that statement. A bit too ambiguous for me. Far too many examples out there of quality products on the cheap and crap products that cost a mint. If you HAVE TO HAVE these Boss wheels, I get it. But I'd never pay $2200 for a set of wheels. Specially track only wheels. Never... unless I had a sponsor! But I'm just a few track days away from that level... Just an example. Those cast Razors are heavy and weaker compared to a light weight forging like the BBS. Better quality, stronger and lighter is always going to cost more $$$. OEM wheels on these cars are usually cast, but for a cost savings stand point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT5687 Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 Just an example. Those cast Razors are heavy and weaker compared to a light weight forging like the BBS. Better quality, stronger and lighter is always going to cost more $$$. OEM wheels on these cars are usually cast, but for a cost savings stand point. Good to know. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbyville Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 What issues are you having? 1. No "street" lug nuts that will match up to the 45* bevel, therefore also no "locks". Don't know about you, but I'm not taking this car out and parking it somewhere without wheel locks! 2. Wheel is not designed for a center cap, there are caps that will work but will not be "retained", also caps will not work on the front at all since the wheel is thinner - bearing cap protrudes thru the wheel. 3. Wheel is too wide to work on the front, yeah, I know, use spacers. Maybe I'm just picky but I have yet to find a spacer that I want to put on my GT500 4. 1/2" lugs on a wheel designed for 5/8". There are shank style lug nuts that will fill in the gap properly but the shank is too long and must be cut down and there is still the problem of the 45* bevel. BBS is OK with machining the bevel out to take a flat washer (shank style nut will then work) but says under no circumstances to narrow the wheel. If during a race one of these wheels is so much as dented - it is thrown away. BBS is aware there is much desire to use these wheels on the street and is rumored to be working on a street version and a narrower version. But it may be a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbyville Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 "Push Through" caps with sufficient clearance for the bearing cap will work and will be retained but there are precious few the correct size, and so far none that will look good with this wheel. If anyone else find one I would really like to know about it. There may be a solution to the lug nut problem - should find out this week. Probably won't be cheap, tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svttim Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 "Push Through" caps with sufficient clearance for the bearing cap will work and will be retained but there are precious few the correct size, and so far none that will look good with this wheel. If anyone else find one I would really like to know about it. There may be a solution to the lug nut problem - should find out this week. Probably won't be cheap, tho. Looks like too much work for a street set. But then again, I dont need street wheels. As far as not being worth the cost, these are cheap in comparison to other BBS wheels used in this application Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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