Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray/Z51 Narrowbody Wheel Performance

Narrowbody C8 Corvettes (Stingray, Z51) are starting to get into the hands of enthusiasts, but most available wheel options are either too narrow or not up to the task of prolonged track use. Plus, 8.5” wide front wheels with 245s aren’t going to cut it with all the grip available from the platform. If you want to extract even more performance from your car, a lightweight, chassis-specific set of wider wheels and tires will make a significant difference. We created forged wheels, such as the Apex VS-5RS and SM-10RS, along with flow-formed wheels, including the EC-7 and SM-10, to enhance performance. Find out what fitment is best for your application in our Chevrolet C8 Corvette Wheel & Tire Fitment Guide.

A Brief History of the 2020+ Corvette

Our selection of C8 Corvette wheels is ready to bolt on to your Stingray or Z51, improving performance and giving it a custom appearance. America’s longest-running sports car, the C8 Corvette, was all new in 2020 and featured the most significant change in its history. It’s hard to mention C8 and not also say mid-engine in the exact phrase, but the truth is, it is such a dramatic change from the traditional Corvette that it’s worth going over again. For years, it had been rumored that the “next Corvette” would position the engine behind the driver, a configuration generally preferred for all-out performance due to its weight bias and chassis dynamics. Those rumors finally came true when Chevrolet first unveiled the C8 in July of 2019 during a live stream from California. Almost the entire car was brand new from previous generations, which meant new wheel specs as well.

What Makes it a Good Track Car

Despite massive changes, the C8 Corvette still had some of the old-school formula we all know and love. A big V8 engine and rear wheel drive. This time, power is transferred just a short distance to the rear wheels via a dual-clutch transmission supplied by Tremec. No manual option is available, so while some enthusiasts moaned, people chasing pure speed and lap times rejoiced with the lightning-quick shifts and seamless acceleration the DCT provides. The new LT2 engine, while structurally similar to the LT1, features a host of updates for better breathing, raising power to 495 horsepower and 470 lb/ft of torque. Many consider the C8 to be the total package, and it’s hard to argue with the formula they have assembled. When it first launched, MotorTrend got their hands on a press car and took it for a spin: The Chevy Corvette C8 Is the Best Car I’ve Ever Driven.