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Didn't want to mess with my original wheels and tires or my 92 RS since they are pristine. But was not comfortable driving on 23 year old tires.
So this was my solution. Very happy with the results.
Running BFG 275/40ZR17 tires. Mounted up great, did need to use the supplied spacers on the front since the rim contacted the tie rod and a small flange on the front strut.
So wait, you have to use a small spacer to use there wheels in a 17" size? sounds odd.
The wheel is 17x9 with +12 offset /5.5" backspacing. That means the extra inch of wheel is all to the inside. Also a 275 tire is +30mm wider than factory. Stuff most of that to the inside, and you could run into parts, such as the strut brackets.
Hence a small spacer.
After all, it is easier to use a small spacer if the wheel has too much offset, than be screwed if the wheel has too little offset... You can't "un-spacer" a wheel to give it more backspacing.
That is due to Hawks trying to fit these wheels to several different applications - 2nd gens especially. That is due to the 5.5" BS, when around 5.25" is what you need to avoid the tie rods (like the Firehawks). Odds are you wouldn't need them if you installed a BBK that pushes out the hub surface a bit.
Originally Posted by //<86TA>\\
So wait, you have to use a small spacer to use there wheels in a 17" size? sounds odd.
That is due to Hawks trying to fit these wheels to several different applications - 2nd gens especially. That is due to the 5.5" BS, when around 5.25" is what you need to avoid the tie rods (like the Firehawks). Odds are you wouldn't need them if you installed a BBK that pushes out the hub surface a bit.
the brake upgrade would fix that problem, that didn't cross my mind .
wheels look pretty good though
I just received the same color wheels for my 'Bird on Friday but disappointed to NOT find my wheel spacers. I checked everything, every piece of packaging and under every piece of cardboard. stinks to know I'll probably have to have them in order to run the wheels. What thickness are they and are you running the stock lug studs?
I just received the same color wheels for my 'Bird on Friday but disappointed to NOT find my wheel spacers. I checked everything, every piece of packaging and under every piece of cardboard. stinks to know I'll probably have to have them in order to run the wheels. What thickness are they and are you running the stock lug studs?
Contact them. They will send the spacers out right away. Mine were missing too, but I didn't have tires yet so I did not mind waiting.
They are about 1/4" thick and work fine with the stock studs.
To all those who installed the 17" GTA wheels and used the spacers, did you have to use longer wheel studs?? My wheels I got from Hawks also did not have the spacers. Although I will be upgrading my brakes very soon though so I might not need them it sounds like.
To all those who installed the 17" GTA wheels and used the spacers, did you have to use longer wheel studs?? My wheels I got from Hawks also did not have the spacers. Although I will be upgrading my brakes very soon though so I might not need them it sounds like.
Originally Posted by Polo Z03
Contact them. They will send the spacers out right away. Mine were missing too, but I didn't have tires yet so I did not mind waiting.
They are about 1/4" thick and work fine with the stock studs.
I have mine, too! I'll snap some pictures with them on the car as soon as the roads dry up so I can get it out of the garage. I REEEEEEALLY love the way they look... they fill the wheel wells nicely with the additional tire width, and the lower 40 series tire sidewall looks fantastic!
They are about 1/4" thick and work fine with the stock studs.
Are you sure you have stock studs?? I am just asking because I put my wheels on with the supplied spacer and the nut is only 3-4 turns on the stud. In my case I will definitely have to use longer studs. New wheel vs old wheel in pics.
I have mine, too! I'll snap some pictures with them on the car as soon as the roads dry up so I can get it out of the garage. I REEEEEEALLY love the way they look... they fill the wheel wells nicely with the additional tire width, and the lower 40 series tire sidewall looks fantastic!
Carlos I am looking forward to your pics. Can you post before n after pics of the wheels on your car. I've got a car identical to yours and would like to see how these look. Its funny that I have not seen these on GTAs or at least those that have GTAs have not put up pics. Seen them on Formulas and Camaros but no good pics on a GTA.
Hey I wonder how these would fit on a third gen with a ls1 rear.. I have GTA wheel on my ls1 swapped rear and I hate how they stick out... I heard that these sit in a inch more than the stock GTA wheels... will these somewhat fix that wierd look from the ls1 rear being several inches wider on each side.. would like to know.. I absolutely love these GTA rims..
I just love me some Green Chevy's. I don't know why but I could never paint mine green, yet I love the crap out of the looks you guys pull with them. Love the paint, love the wheels, great combo good Sir.
08-30-2015, 08:55 PM
