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Most early 1988 Corvette were involved in this safety recall on 17" wheels.  This bulletin states that the first 8,432 1988 Corvettes with the Z-51 or Z-52 options could have 17" wheels with missing wheel welds. Subject: Product Safety... Read More

Subject:   Removal of Tight Wheels Model and Year:   All Passenger Cars Source:  Chevrolet Dealer Service Bulletin Bulletin No:   85-28 Section:    3E (X) Date:   Feb., 1985 TO:  ALL CHEVROLET... Read More

Subject:   RPO Z06 - Cast Aluminum Wheels - RPO N03 Gasoline Tank Model and Year:  1963 Corvette Source:    Friday Night Letter - Buffalo Zone Letter CD - 12-53 Date:  December 17, 1962 TO:  ALL CHEVROLET... Read More

Subject:   Wheel Identification by Manufacturing Source on L&MR's Model and Year:   1965 Passenger Cars Source:  Chevrolet Service Bulletin Bulletin No:   65-47 Zone:   #47 - Peoria, Illinois Date: ... Read More

Subject:   Procedures on Scuff/Scratch Removal from Clear Coat on Aluminum Wheels Model and Year: 1981-85 Citation 1982-90 Cavalier 1985-88 Monte Carlo 1981-90 Caprice, Camaro, Corvette 1985-90 Celebrity 1990 Lumina Source:  ... Read More

Subject:   1967 Corvette Wheel Trim Rings Model and Year: 1967 Corvette Source: Chevrolet Service News Date:  November 1966 - Volume 38 - Number 10 The 1967 Corvette wheel trim rings are difficult to install and easily... Read More

Subject: Corvette Coupe Body Rework for Larger Racing Tires (Rear Wheels) Model and Year: 1963 - 1964 Corvette Source: Chevrolet Service News Page Number: 2 Date: August 1964, Volume 36, Issue Number 7 Some owners of 1963 - 1964... Read More

Question: My Vette came with Chrome wheels and shiny Chrome lug nuts. Any tips on removing the lug nuts without chewing them up?   Answer:   Editor's Note: I feel like the most of the car care industry has wheel care all wrong. They... Read More

Editor's Note: I feel like the most of the car care industry has wheel care all wrong. They produce a rather strong wheel acid rather than producing a wheel care system. Zymol is the exception. They have a fantastic wheel care kit. Just remember that... Read More

Source:  GM TechLink, Page 6, July 2014 The wheels on some 2010-2014 Camaro, 2005-2014 Corvette, and 2014 SS models may collect an excessive amount of brake dust. This is due to the high-performance brake pad material — one of the by... Read More