Are ZL1 Wheels Really this Fragile? - Page 2

VAZL1 · 07-12-2018, 03:33 PM

Their forged rims, I think that says it all. Whatever you hit that bent a forged rim would have done far more damage to a cheap aftermarket rim. You should be glad they were the OEM forged rims, most likely would have been a much different outcome if not.

Laststandard · 07-12-2018, 04:37 PM

I've managed to put a small dent in both the front and rear wheels on my motorcycle thanks to the wonderful roads here in MN, and it's lighter with more tire sidewall than the Camaro..

Retro69 · 07-12-2018, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Emoto

If you don't mind the ride and grip trade-off, setting your tires to a slightly higher pressure can help prevent a rim from impact bends, as the tire provides a little more resistance at higher pressures.

That’s a thought!

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DangerZL1 · 07-12-2018, 06:28 PM

I read posts on the Corvette forum from members with up to 3 bent wheels on a Z06. Some of it would be due to lower quality castings, even if they’re forged. Run flats with stiff sidewalls transmitting the impact of bumps to the wheels compounds the problem.

SpeedLimit · 07-12-2018, 09:49 PM

I don't think the OEM rims could be considered fragile. The OEM ZL1 wheels I took off mine were definitely in the robust category. The 5th gen ALCOA wheels were lighter and considered far more crash resistant than other wheels. When OEM GM wheels bend on impact, others break.

satanschariot666 · 07-12-2018, 10:06 PM

y the hell do ppl buy aftermarket rims when the oem wheels are so beautiful

zman1969 · 07-13-2018, 07:38 AM

back when I had my 99 Firehawk, I was leaving Memphis and hit a BAD

chuckhole on interstate and later noticed a shimmy in steering at 53-55mph. when I had it up on the rack I found both right wheels bent on inner hoop - not bad but enough. I remember I was surprised that no tire had blown at the time and this pothole was on the interstate!

Retro69 · 07-14-2018, 01:58 PM

Well I have an appointment on Monday to get the wheel straightened. We’ll see how they do. They quoted me $125 - $175 depending on what’s needed. Hopefully they’ll do a good job and I won’t have to replace the wheel. The dealer quoted me like $895 for a new one yikes! Looks like I could get one online for about $550ish. Either way it’s a serious chunk of change for a pot hole encounter.

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Stoner · 07-14-2018, 02:44 PM

The Porsche Cayenne Turbo S had 2 major flat spots due to pot hole impacts and had to be replaced. On the Mini Cooper S, (pot hole impact) the inside of the rim cracked and caused an air leak, rim had to be replaced. We have the highest taxes in the nation, and the worst roads.

YoungFamous · 10-02-2019, 02:29 AM

Are oem ZL1 wheels forged, flow formed or what?

Gunkk · 10-02-2019, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by YoungFamous

Are oem ZL1 wheels forged, flow formed or what?

Forged.

Artos · 10-02-2019, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Larrio Andretti

Not true!

if it was true there would be dozens of threads about warped rear wheels...

C Man · 10-02-2019, 03:27 PM

I had 2 on one side of my car slightly bent. Not bad enough... so when they put on the new tires they added some wheel waits to help balance them a little.

With such rough roads, I am considering 19 inch rims with a little more cushion for the street and keeping the 20s just for the track.

ohsmily · 10-03-2019, 12:29 AM

I absolutely walloped my left rear wheel on my 2019 ZLE on a rut on the shoulder of a road going about 15mph. I hit so hard I thought for sure I damaged my suspension. But nope. No wheel damage. No shaking or shimmying at speed. No problems at the track the next eeek.

07-12-2018, 03:33 PM	#15
VAZL1 Drives: 17 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: VA Posts: 1,075	Their forged rims, I think that says it all. Whatever you hit that bent a forged rim would have done far more damage to a cheap aftermarket rim. You should be glad they were the OEM forged rims, most likely would have been a much different outcome if not. __________________ 2017 ZL1 Coupe M6, Red Hot Mods; AFE Pro 5R CAI, Kong Ported Blower and Snout, NW 103 TB, Griptech 2.31 Upper, Kooks 2",JMS Voltage Booster, Flex Fuel, Mighty Mouse CC,Jannetty Racing Tune, 680 rwhp

07-12-2018, 04:37 PM	#16
Laststandard Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 428	I've managed to put a small dent in both the front and rear wheels on my motorcycle thanks to the wonderful roads here in MN, and it's lighter with more tire sidewall than the Camaro.. __________________ 2018 1SS 1LE (sold)

07-13-2018, 07:38 AM	#21
zman1969 Drives: 1969 R/S Z28 302 m20 Endura Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 432	back when I had my 99 Firehawk, I was leaving Memphis and hit a BAD chuckhole on interstate and later noticed a shimmy in steering at 53-55mph. when I had it up on the rack I found both right wheels bent on inner hoop - not bad but enough. I remember I was surprised that no tire had blown at the time and this pothole was on the interstate! __________________ 1969 RS Z/28 302 1969 Firebird LS6-6 speed TA clone 2015 Zl1

07-14-2018, 01:58 PM	#22
Retro69 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Morgan, UT Posts: 1,359	Well I have an appointment on Monday to get the wheel straightened. We’ll see how they do. They quoted me $125 - $175 depending on what’s needed. Hopefully they’ll do a good job and I won’t have to replace the wheel. The dealer quoted me like $895 for a new one yikes! Looks like I could get one online for about $550ish. Either way it’s a serious chunk of change for a pot hole encounter. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

10-02-2019, 03:27 PM	#27
C Man Drives: 2018 White Convertible Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Toronto Posts: 74	I had 2 on one side of my car slightly bent. Not bad enough... so when they put on the new tires they added some wheel waits to help balance them a little. With such rough roads, I am considering 19 inch rims with a little more cushion for the street and keeping the 20s just for the track. __________________ White 2018 Camaro A10 Convertible ZL1

07-12-2018, 06:28 PM	#18
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,935	I read posts on the Corvette forum from members with up to 3 bent wheels on a Z06. Some of it would be due to lower quality castings, even if they’re forged. Run flats with stiff sidewalls transmitting the impact of bumps to the wheels compounds the problem.

07-12-2018, 09:49 PM	#19
SpeedLimit Drives: 2019 F150 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Virginia Posts: 203	I don't think the OEM rims could be considered fragile. The OEM ZL1 wheels I took off mine were definitely in the robust category. The 5th gen ALCOA wheels were lighter and considered far more crash resistant than other wheels. When OEM GM wheels bend on impact, others break.

07-12-2018, 10:06 PM	#20
satanschariot666 Banned Drives: camaro Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: mexico Posts: 100	y the hell do ppl buy aftermarket rims when the oem wheels are so beautiful

07-14-2018, 02:44 PM	#23
Stoner Drives: 2017 ZL1 HBM, M6 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 264	The Porsche Cayenne Turbo S had 2 major flat spots due to pot hole impacts and had to be replaced. On the Mini Cooper S, (pot hole impact) the inside of the rim cracked and caused an air leak, rim had to be replaced. We have the highest taxes in the nation, and the worst roads.

10-02-2019, 02:29 AM	#24
YoungFamous Amos6.2Jr Drives: 21 A10 2SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: TX Posts: 206	Are oem ZL1 wheels forged, flow formed or what?

10-03-2019, 12:29 AM	#28
ohsmily Drives: '19 ZL1 1LE A10 ShadowGrayMetallic Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: California Posts: 182	I absolutely walloped my left rear wheel on my 2019 ZLE on a rut on the shoulder of a road going about 15mph. I hit so hard I thought for sure I damaged my suspension. But nope. No wheel damage. No shaking or shimmying at speed. No problems at the track the next eeek.

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