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Hawks Repo Wheels
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DynoDave
Well-Known Member
There's a good thread about them on TGO.
http://www.thirdgen.org/forums/aftermarket-product-review/711569-announcing-gta-17x9-mesh.html
http://www.thirdgen.org/forums/aftermarket-product-review/711569-announcing-gta-17x9-mesh.html
kidsixpack
Silver Member
I thought the size difference would be more noticable, but in the pics i can't really see any difference.
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8289ta
Silver Member
Why would the wheel well gap be smaller? The size of the rim is compensated for by the width of the sidewall. The overall diameter of the tire from top to bottom should be the same or close, or you wind up with issues such as rubbing on turns, speedo gear needing a change, etc. The wheel well gap should be lessened with a good set of drop springs.
The overall diameter of the the tire would not be the same if u r going from 16 to 17
It's going to be larger no matter what type of math u use, therefore the tire to fender gap should be reduced. Unless ur using low profile tires which hopefully nobody would. I do agree with u about the increased potential of rubbing on turns, bumps etc.
It's going to be larger no matter what type of math u use, therefore the tire to fender gap should be reduced. Unless ur using low profile tires which hopefully nobody would. I do agree with u about the increased potential of rubbing on turns, bumps etc.
8289ta
Silver Member
You are wrong. That is why there are so many different variations of 17 inch tire sizes. Go to Tire Rack and they will tell you what size 17 inch tire will fit, with the same or close to the same overall tire height. You could choose to put a tire with an overall height that is higher then the original, but I don't see the point of that.
A 245 50 16 tire will have an overall diameter of 25.6 inches
A 245 45 17 tire will have an overall diameter of 25.7 inches.
That difference is minimal and would not fill the wheel well any differently or cause any fitment or speedo issues.
A 245 50 16 tire will have an overall diameter of 25.6 inches
A 245 45 17 tire will have an overall diameter of 25.7 inches.
That difference is minimal and would not fill the wheel well any differently or cause any fitment or speedo issues.
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TeeTopZ
Well-Known Member
^^^Exactly. It's called plus sizing. Just like on fourth gens. The ones with 16's had 245/50/16 and the ones with 17's had 275/40/17. Same overall height. That way everything else fit the same and the speedo didn't need to be calibrated differently. If I were to buy the Hawk's 17's, I would run the 275/40 just like GM did.
carlos64030
Active Member
I bought a set 2 weeks ago while they were on-sale for $938 shipped. I certainly couldn't pass on a deal like that!
carlos64030
Active Member
Well, I didn't plan on putting the new wheels on my car until the Spring season rolled around, but I just couldn't wait. The quality of the wheels looks great! They don't look cheap, even though they're not made from high-dollar aluminum or forged. For the price, you really couldn't ask for a better deal, EVEN at the original $1,200 price.
The wheels come with two slim slip-on spacers that are required for the front. They're probably about .250 thick or less and doesn't require the need for longer wheel studs. For tires, I'm running a set of Yokohamas that measure 275-40-17. The additional width fills out the wheel wells VERY nicely, and the smaller sidewalls make these wheels look SOOOOO much better than the stock size wheels running thicker side wall tires.
I've always wanted larger wheels for my GTA but I couldn't imagine using anything other than the factory style gold cross-laces. I had planned on getting a custom set of replicas made in an 18" diameter, but I had put that project on hold since all the quotes I received were priced right around $6,000. Thankfully Hawk's stepped up and had these mass produced because that saved me some major coin. Without a doubt, these wheels and tires are the best aesthetic upgrade I've done to my car... subtle yet gorgeous.
The wheels come with two slim slip-on spacers that are required for the front. They're probably about .250 thick or less and doesn't require the need for longer wheel studs. For tires, I'm running a set of Yokohamas that measure 275-40-17. The additional width fills out the wheel wells VERY nicely, and the smaller sidewalls make these wheels look SOOOOO much better than the stock size wheels running thicker side wall tires.
I've always wanted larger wheels for my GTA but I couldn't imagine using anything other than the factory style gold cross-laces. I had planned on getting a custom set of replicas made in an 18" diameter, but I had put that project on hold since all the quotes I received were priced right around $6,000. Thankfully Hawk's stepped up and had these mass produced because that saved me some major coin. Without a doubt, these wheels and tires are the best aesthetic upgrade I've done to my car... subtle yet gorgeous.
carlos64030
Active Member
Thanks... same size on all 4 corners.
carlos64030
Active Member
I think the color is a good match when compared to my factory wheels. Look at the gold color of the emblems on the fender and the color of the wheels... they're supposed to match and these do.
