Hawk's 17 x 9 GTA Wheel!
12-07-2014, 12:17 PM
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Hawk's 17 x 9 GTA Wheel!
So, May 2014, I got ahold of Kevin King at Year One and Bruce Hawkins at Hawk's and asked them about making this wheel, pointing out all of the interest constantly being shown here, and on the Buick Grand national forums.
Kevin said they'd been looking into it, but hadn't made a decision. Bruce swore me to secrecy, and said they were already in the development process, and would have an announcement in 6 months, or so.
Sure enough, Bruce came through. Good on you, brother!
Heather is the contact person at Hawk's.
http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/gt...-reproduction/
Kevin said they'd been looking into it, but hadn't made a decision. Bruce swore me to secrecy, and said they were already in the development process, and would have an announcement in 6 months, or so.
Sure enough, Bruce came through. Good on you, brother!
Heather is the contact person at Hawk's.
http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/gt...-reproduction/
12-07-2014, 06:38 PM
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Re: Hawk's 17 x 9 GTA Wheel!
I absolutely love that they are coming. Fortunately I do need new tires as well so maybe santa can preorder these for me. 
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12-07-2014, 09:33 PM
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Re: Hawk's 17 x 9 GTA Wheel!
Ill run my 17" snowflakes for half the summer and the proper 17" crosslaces the remainder!!
12-07-2014, 09:59 PM
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It's great that they listened to the demand. I wish they came in gold but that's a minor detail.
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12-09-2014, 07:28 PM
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Re: Hawk's 17 x 9 GTA Wheel!
Wonder if they offer more brake clearance than the factory wheels do. Running ls1 brakes on all 4 corners and looking at custom rims that cost $2700+.
12-09-2014, 08:07 PM
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Now way they changed that, the intial hawks article i saw said gold and black...
What the ****
What the ****
12-24-2014, 07:28 PM
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Ls brakes all around and won't run spacers. My fronts almost cleared, don't now how the back is yet. Waiting on hardlines from Ed Miller, who won't answer/return calls or email.
12-24-2014, 07:51 PM
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Years ago, I found a supplier willing to make this wheel. I started a thread about it. Immediately, everybody started whining about sizes, price, etc. He quickly backed out.
I guess Bruce is more used to it after all his dealing with people on this forum.
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12-24-2014, 08:58 PM
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12-25-2014, 12:08 PM
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Re: Hawk's 17 x 9 GTA Wheel!
The Thirdgen isn't such a desirable car, we should feel lucky that anything like this is being made at all.
12-27-2014, 01:40 PM
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Re: Hawk's 17 x 9 GTA Wheel!
I hope everyone realizes that these wheels will fit the 2nd gens, 3rd gens, and several other GM cars without a problem - one solution to a few problems at a fair price. That is the same strategy for the 17" Honeycombs from another well-known aftermarket parts supplier.
For those that griped about the lack of an 18" option - I'm sure if these 17" sell well and if there is enough interest, an 18" version will follow.
For those that griped about the lack of an 18" option - I'm sure if these 17" sell well and if there is enough interest, an 18" version will follow.
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Re: Hawk's 17 x 9 GTA Wheel!
will these be available sometime in the future in a gold mesh finish ?
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Re: Hawk's 17 x 9 GTA Wheel!
I will definately buy one or 2 sets of those wheels 
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