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Old 12-26-2023, 04:49 PM
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Hawks 17X9 Formula '88-92 Reproduction - finally!

Been waiting for over a decade for this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LET ME KNOW WHAT Y'ALL THINK

From https://www.hawksmotorsports.com/

"NEW PRODUCT RELEASE! We are excited to bring to you the latest wheels to come to our line-up of 17x9 reproduction wheels! Our NEW 17x9 Formula Wheels for 88-92 Firebirds update the look and feel of your car while keeping that classic styling of the original wheels! Look for these under SKU : HT179FORMULA on our website! They will also be available as kits with tires mounted/balanced as well."

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Re: Hawks 17X9 Formula '88-92 Reproduction - finally!

I think the look of that style wheel improved when it grew to 17 inch. Nicely done.
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Old 12-26-2023, 07:31 PM
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Re: Hawks 17X9 Formula '88-92 Reproduction - finally!

looks great... i will definitely be getting a set of those!
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Re: Hawks 17X9 Formula '88-92 Reproduction - finally!

also they have up 17" 91-92 z28 wheels as well!

https://www.hawksmotorsports.com/pre...free-shipping/
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Old 12-26-2023, 08:35 PM
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Re: Hawks 17X9 Formula '88-92 Reproduction - finally!

Seems like most of those OE wheels that I've seen were painted, these look to have a machine finish? Looks great.
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Old 12-27-2023, 12:23 AM
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Re: Hawks 17X9 Formula '88-92 Reproduction - finally!

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Seems like most of those OE wheels that I've seen were painted, these look to have a machine finish? Looks great.
They are done like originals, completely painted, machined finished the face an lips then clear coated.
the Hawks wheels look to have a super gloss clear and the factory used more of a satin clear.
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Old 12-27-2023, 04:50 AM
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Re: Hawks 17X9 Formula '88-92 Reproduction - finally!

I was just thinking about this, wondering why someone hasn't done them yet! Awesome news for us formula owners who love the original looks. Thanks Hawks!
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Old 12-27-2023, 09:08 AM
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Re: Hawks 17X9 Formula '88-92 Reproduction - finally!

Bruce has been working on these for a couple yrs atleast.

Doing all the things he has been doing takes time and money, and a lot of both!
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Re: Hawks 17X9 Formula '88-92 Reproduction - finally!

Originally Posted by SbFormula
Been waiting for over a decade for this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LET ME KNOW WHAT Y'ALL THINK

From https://www.hawksmotorsports.com/

"NEW PRODUCT RELEASE! We are excited to bring to you the latest wheels to come to our line-up of 17x9 reproduction wheels! Our NEW 17x9 Formula Wheels for 88-92 Firebirds update the look and feel of your car while keeping that classic styling of the original wheels! Look for these under SKU : HT179FORMULA on our website! They will also be available as kits with tires mounted/balanced as well."

Beautiful!! I’m still going with the GTA 17s whenever I go to bigger wheels, but man these look good. Wonder if they’ll be offered in gold in the future?
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Re: Hawks 17X9 Formula '88-92 Reproduction - finally!

More pictures please!
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Re: Hawks 17X9 Formula '88-92 Reproduction - finally!

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More pictures please!
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Re: Hawks 17X9 Formula '88-92 Reproduction - finally!

looks great! when will they be available?
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Re: Hawks 17X9 Formula '88-92 Reproduction - finally!

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looks great! when will they be available?
We are expecting them to arrive in May.
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