02-27-2013, 01:13 PM | #1 |
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C7 Corvette wheels forged or cast?
I don't remember reading this info before.
Are the Corvette Stingray wheels forged or cast? Any weight info on them yet? |
02-27-2013, 05:37 PM | #2 |
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I thought I read somewhere that the Z51 wheels are forged.
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02-27-2013, 05:57 PM | #3 |
Drives: 2015 Z/28 #533 Join Date: Jul 2012
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I'm guessing that they're forged. The Z51 rims should be at least.
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02-27-2013, 08:51 PM | #4 |
Drives: 2014 Z51 coupe Join Date: Feb 2013
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Non-Z51 are cast and Z51 are forged based on what I have read.
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11-02-2013, 12:48 AM | #5 |
Drives: 2014 Z51 Velocity Yellow Join Date: Jun 2013
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Absolutely correct, base wheels are cast, Z51's forged. Noted on one of the Corvette factory tech briefings, forging the Z51's is because they are more vulnerable to curbs because of the lower profile tires and no doubt safer for racing/track since forged alloys are about 15% stronger.
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