Christmas in July! Hawk's 17" GTA Wheels arrived.
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Christmas in July! Hawk's 17" GTA Wheels arrived.
Just need to get the 275/40/17 Tires mounted this weekend.
The TTA should look pretty good.
The TTA should look pretty good.
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Re: Christmas in July! Hawk's 17" GTA Wheels arrived.
Thanks Franny! Just need to find out if I need to use longer studs in front due to the 1/4" spacer plate.
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Very nice! Can't wait to see them on your car. What tire are you going with? BFG/Firestones on the low end are about 500-600 a set. Good Years and Michelins are about 1200 (ouch!).
Mine came in as well - couldn't pass up the sale price!!! I went with black, still debating on leaving them as is or painting them a different color like silver, white, gray, gold, etc.
Mine came in as well - couldn't pass up the sale price!!! I went with black, still debating on leaving them as is or painting them a different color like silver, white, gray, gold, etc.
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Very nice! Can't wait to see them on your car. What tire are you going with? BFG/Firestones on the low end are about 500-600 a set. Good Years and Michelins are about 1200 (ouch!).
Mine came in as well - couldn't pass up the sale price!!! I went with black, still debating on leaving them as is or painting them a different color like silver, white, gray, gold, etc.
Mine came in as well - couldn't pass up the sale price!!! I went with black, still debating on leaving them as is or painting them a different color like silver, white, gray, gold, etc.
Thanks! I have a brand new set (well 1 year old) of Firestone Indy 500 275/40/17's just sitting. I want to use those. I have Nitto 555 on the RamAir and the 30th. I would go with them, but I don't want the Firestones to continue sitting.
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They look gorgeous! Interested to hear about stud length as well for future...
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Absolutely stunning, Good luck, your car will look great with them.
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Bob, what's the finish like on the lips and how consistent is it wheel to wheel?
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Good deal! Wouldn't mind getting that for a "Christmas present" in July or anytime! Lol
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Are the shown prices on their website sale prices? if so anyone know regular prices?
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If you don't mind my asking...how did you hear about it? After spending a fair amount of money for a rear spoiler and a few other odds and ends, I would like to think I'd be on any sort of mailing list they might have.
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Oh, and this cool 6'x32" GM banner my tire dude/mechanic gave me. He's a AC Delco GM Dealer. Pretty cool!
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Bob, looking great! Do you have an angled view to show how squared the shoulders are on that size Firestone?
Dave, I heard about the sale on Instagram. They usually have a sale of some sort over 4th of July. Might be another over Labor Day or Christmas. Maybe you could even call them and ask to get in on it a few weeks late... worst they'll say is no.
Dave, I heard about the sale on Instagram. They usually have a sale of some sort over 4th of July. Might be another over Labor Day or Christmas. Maybe you could even call them and ask to get in on it a few weeks late... worst they'll say is no.
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Kurt, I did not take a shot of it. But as I was loading them in the Bronco, they where all standing up side by side and the do have a "square" appearance. I'll snap some later. No bulge effect, just "meaty" square??!!?? make sense??
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OK, got signed up for the newsletter, which will have sale info in it.
Also spoke with Ryan. Powder coating in a matching Bright Red can be done...for a price.
Going to have to start skipping lunch or something.
Also spoke with Ryan. Powder coating in a matching Bright Red can be done...for a price.
Going to have to start skipping lunch or something.
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Thanks Bob, tires look great! I have the same tires in 245/50/16. The 275 Firestones on 9" wheels look much better than my 245s on 8", which seem to have a more rounded shoulder. Can't wait to see them on the car.
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Hey All! HAWKS is running a special till Sundayl on the 17" GTA Mesh wheels. $100 off!!!
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Got them on the TTA this weekend. What a difference! I like em.
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Thanks Franny and Ryan! Totally changed the look, looks more stout. Feels more "meatier" on the road too!
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Looks awesome, Bob!
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Awesome price on those shipped right to your door. Love em.
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Awesome - came out great! Very subtle look. 8" wheels with 245s always looked a tad skinny on these cars, even if it did provide the best balance for the stock setup.
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Wow that looks great!! Definitely agree with KMK454 on the 245s. Cant wait to get a set.