Are 10-spoke blade pearl wheels cracking?
#1
Instructor
Thread Starter
Are 10-spoke blade pearl wheels cracking?
I searched 10 spoke blade wheels but didn't find anything on point. Have these optional wheels been cracking also?
Thanks
Thanks
#2
Team Owner
Not that i've heard of, which is why i bought them for my '19 Z
#3
Race Director
I have them on my 16. Have a little over 7k on them. When I put it up for next oil change in few weeks I'll be checking.
I believe I read a post that someone bent a 10 spoke but don't recall cracking?
I believe I read a post that someone bent a 10 spoke but don't recall cracking?
#5
Instructor
One of Mine is Bent
I have 15,000 miles on mine. Bought new tires last week. Installer at Discount Tire called me out to the garage to show me one of the wheels had a wobble. The wobble could not be corrected by balancing the wheel. Installer stated the wheel was bent. I went to the dealer and they would not cover it under warranty. I have no recollection of hitting anything that would have bent the wheel. I’m trying to decide now whether to buy a new rim or have the bent rim repaired. Thankfully, only the right rear wheel was bent. The others were fine.
#6
Race Director
The bending doesn't concerned personally. I expect it from such a poorly supported wide barrel.
All the cracking is a different story. Hopefully the 10 blade spoke wheels are fairing better.
All the cracking is a different story. Hopefully the 10 blade spoke wheels are fairing better.
#8
I read that they represent only 2% of the wheels purchased on 2019 Corvettes so they may not show up as much as others. The above comments do show that they are prone to problems.I have them and will be watching.
#10
Team Owner
#11
Race Director
Well... for what it's worth I changed my oil today and while I was there I figured why not inspect for any issues with the wheels... found none. 7200mi on NJ NY and PA **** roads. Couldn't be happier (watch this jinx now lol)
If anyone is interested I made some videos with my cell of the process. Forgive the shakiness if you take a look. I do those videos for my own sake and our family and friends for the memories
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...y3vF4C304uCTFf
If anyone is interested I made some videos with my cell of the process. Forgive the shakiness if you take a look. I do those videos for my own sake and our family and friends for the memories
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...y3vF4C304uCTFf
Last edited by 23/C8Z; 05-18-2019 at 06:38 PM.