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Old Jun 12, 2021 | 07:40 PM
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Issue with 17" Hawks GTA wheels

Ordered these wheels from Hawks and there is some damage to the inner lip on 2 of them mainly. Just wondering if they look OK to use still. Boxes looked ok so I'm assuming it was before they were boxed.



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Old Jun 12, 2021 | 09:19 PM
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Re: Issue with 17" Hawks GTA wheels

They are fine to use, most likely, but it is disappointing. In all honesty those areas are going to rub the paint a bit, whether mounting the wires or put on the car. If they were visible areas I would complain
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Old Jun 12, 2021 | 09:24 PM
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Re: Issue with 17" Hawks GTA wheels

Ask for exchange on their dime, or get a healthy discount. Let them choose.
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Old Jun 12, 2021 | 10:34 PM
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Re: Issue with 17" Hawks GTA wheels

Thanks for the responses, I think I'll call Monday if only for the one that it is damaged where the center cap goes I'm afraid the paint will continue to chip.
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Old Jun 13, 2021 | 09:13 AM
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Re: Issue with 17" Hawks GTA wheels

I bought those wheels years ago and they did pickup and ship me a new one. My issue was that 1 was a different shade of gold than the others, it was WAY off
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Old Jun 13, 2021 | 09:25 AM
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Re: Issue with 17" Hawks GTA wheels

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I bought those wheels years ago and they did pickup and ship me a new one. My issue was that 1 was a different shade of gold than the others, it was WAY off
I will definitely keep my eye out I have only received 3 of 4 so far the other one is floating around a FedEx truck somewhere 1 clean vs 2 damaged is a little upsetting for the price
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Old Jun 13, 2021 | 09:52 AM
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Re: Issue with 17" Hawks GTA wheels

I hear you. Just after being alive this long I have changed my expectations a bit
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Old Jun 15, 2021 | 02:38 PM
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Re: Issue with 17" Hawks GTA wheels

Just wanted to note that I spoke with Hawks and everything is taken care of.
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Old Jun 19, 2021 | 02:32 PM
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Re: Issue with 17" Hawks GTA wheels

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Just wanted to note that I spoke with Hawks and everything is taken care of.
Yep, they always do the right thing. No worries about that. People just gotta know how to ask.
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