# 2019 Chevrolet Corvette - Rim defects **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** chevrolet\ **Created:** [February 8, 2021, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-corvette-rim-defects/174833 "2021-02-08T15:35:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![George25](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/2acd7d/32.png) [@George25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George25)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2021, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-corvette-rim-defects/174833/1 "2021-02-08T15:35:27Z")
With all the posts and class action suit information regarding the bent and cracked rims(wheels) there is no type(aluminum, pearl, black) posted. Are all the rims and wheels defective and I see no solution being provided by GM. ---
**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2021, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-corvette-rim-defects/174833/2 "2021-02-08T17:05:21Z")
As I read it, they are the rims on Z06 and Grand Sport models. If your rims are the same part number that would answer your question. You could replace the rims **now** to prevent a possible serious problem or trade in your car on a 2020 or 2021. ---
**Author:** ![George25](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/2acd7d/32.png) [@George25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George25)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2021, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-corvette-rim-defects/174833/3 "2021-02-08T17:18:17Z")
Thanks for the message. But aren’t there choices of what rims or wheels you want when the car is ordered. I’m considering a 2019 Z06 with pearl nickel aluminum wheels and I have no idea of what the part number is. Appreciate your answer. Take care. ---
**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2021, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-corvette-rim-defects/174833/4 "2021-02-08T17:44:30Z")
I said replace the rims, plenty of sources for aftermarket rims. But since you are looking at a used car, use the rims as a negotiating tool. ---
**Author:** ![George25](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/2acd7d/32.png) [@George25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George25)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2021, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-corvette-rim-defects/174833/5 "2021-02-08T17:50:17Z")
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP. Appreciate it. Be Safe. Stay well. ---
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2021, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-corvette-rim-defects/174833/6 "2021-02-08T17:58:11Z")
There seems to be a lot of Corvette owners with bent wheels. A vehicle with 25 and 30 series tires will be susceptible to wheel damage, it doesn’t matter what color the wheels are painted. ---
**Author:** ![George25](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/2acd7d/32.png) [@George25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George25)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2021, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-corvette-rim-defects/174833/7 "2021-02-08T18:09:37Z")
Thanks for the info. Appreciate it. In the NTSB site, it shows approx 88 or so with the same or similar issue, but they don’t post the type or tire size with the exception of one with “Cast Alum” and Black rims. ---
**Author:** ![ok4450](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e9bcb4/32.png) [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2021, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-corvette-rim-defects/174833/8 "2021-02-10T02:44:27Z")
To me anyway, 25 or 30 series tires are not just asking, but begging, for trouble when it comes to wheel rims. Those are sometimes called “rubber band tires” around here. A few years ago I saw what looked like a slick Nissan Sentra that someone had modded. It was black in color and “riced out” but it had been done very tastefully. The car had 35 series tires on it and from a distance looked great. As I walked by it I saw that all 4 custom wheel rims were beat all to crap from road contact due to potholes, bumps, and so on. Lowering that profile from 35 to 25 or 30 just exacerbates a bad situation. ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2021, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-corvette-rim-defects/174833/9 "2021-02-10T15:13:27Z")
There are parts of the contry where super low profile tires is an invitation for wheel damage. 25 series tires may look cool but can’t tolerate Michigan potholes. You might get away with that in southern California or Florida since the roads have no freeze-thaw that creates the really aggressive potholes. That said, my Florida based Mustang is fitted with 40 series tires. ---
**Author:** ![George25](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/2acd7d/32.png) [@George25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George25)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2021, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-corvette-rim-defects/174833/10 "2021-02-10T15:45:18Z")
Thanks. Trying to find info regarding the Z06 and whether they only can utilize low profile tires, which I am not fond of. After checking with Michelin which I thought was the only tires used, it seems I would have no choice? ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2021, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-corvette-rim-defects/174833/11 "2021-02-10T15:55:05Z")
@George25 you don’t really have any choice. A smaller wheel won’t fit over the big brakes and the higher profile tires are too big in diameter to fit inside the body. The C7 is a sports car with a sports car ride and handling. Especially the Z06… a performance upgrade on a performance model. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2021, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-corvette-rim-defects/174833/12 "2021-02-10T16:02:44Z")
Any high performance vehicle is going to have low profile tires . Maybe you should either just accept it or widen your search for a sports vehicle . You might even consider a decent restored older Corvette . That size tire is made by many different brands . ---
**Author:** ![George25](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/2acd7d/32.png) [@George25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George25)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2021, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-corvette-rim-defects/174833/13 "2021-02-10T16:20:07Z")
Thanks. Appreciate your feedback. ---
**Author:** ![George25](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/2acd7d/32.png) [@George25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George25)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2021, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-corvette-rim-defects/174833/14 "2021-02-10T16:21:12Z")
Thank you. I’m finding that out.