Chevrolet C7 Widebody Corvette Wheels

Chevrolet Corvette C7 Grand Sport/Z06/ZR1 Widebody Wheel Performance

Widebody C7 Corvettes (Grand Sport, Z06, ZR1) are a common sight at track days, but most available wheel options are either too narrow or not up to the task of prolonged track use. Especially the factory wheels, which are incredibly prone to damage from even casual street driving. If you want to extract even more performance from your car, a lightweight chassis specific set of wider wheels and tires will make a world of difference. We created forged wheels such as the Apex VS-5RS, SM-10RS, and EC-7RS along with flow formed wheels such as the SM-10 to increase performance. Find out what fitment is best for your application in our Chevrolet C7 Corvette Widebody Wheel & Tire Fitment Guide.

A Brief History of the 2014-2019 Corvette

Our selection of C7 Corvette wheels are ready to bolt on to your Grand Sport, Z06, or ZR1 to improve performance and give it a custom appearance. America’s longest running sports car, the C7 Corvette was all new in 2014. While the C6 was more of a refresh of the previous generation, the C7 is all new in many ways. A new fully aluminum frame and redesigned interior meant maximum performance and improved comfort when not pushing to the limits. Factory wheels have proven to be troublesome for widebody C7 owners over the years with countless reports of cracking and other damage.

The new LT series engine featured direct injection and of course, more power! A dry sump LT1 powered the Grand Sport pumping out 460 horsepower and 465 lb/ft of torque mated to a new 7 speed Tremec TR-6070. The Z06 received an LT4, which was essentially an LT1 with a 1.7L TVS supercharged strapped to the top. And the mighty ZR1 received GM’s most powerful production engine to date, the LT5. This 6.2L V8 was force fed by a 2.65L TVS supercharger, making an eye watering 755 horsepower…on a car that comes with a warranty. Insane.

What Makes it a Good Track Car

Grand Sport has been tied to GM Racing heritage for years. As such, Grand Sport models of Corvettes are typically most geared toward track use. They aren’t the fastest or most powerful, but they brilliantly combine the best attributes available to form a complete package. MotorTrend said it best in this excerpt: The Stingray’s naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V-8 is surrounded by the Z06’s gnarly bodywork, flared fenders, meaty tires, and wide-track suspension. Think of the Grand Sport as basically equal to the track-ready Z06 in every way save for power. To check out their full review, click here: 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport.

Adding a set of Apex Wheels to your C7 Grand Sport, Z06, or ZR1 is a great way to improve performance with stunning good looks.