The 2022 Corvette Stingray arrives as the third model year of the latest eighth-generation Chevrolet Corvette C8, introducing a handful of changes and updates for the mid-engine sports car. Among these is deletion of the 5DG Pewter-painted wheel option.
The 5DG Pewter-painted wheel for the Chevrolet Corvette was offered as an LPO-level option, which means the wheels were delivered to and installed by the dealer, rather than installed on the vehicle at the factory.
The 5DG Pewter-painted wheels feature the same five-open-spoke design as the standard C8 Corvette Stingray wheels (Q8P), but with a subtle bronze finish, unlike the silver-painted finish of the standard five-open-spoke wheels. Sizing is staggered at 19 by 8.5 inches in front, and 20 inches by 11 inches in the rear, with pricing set at $2,695. Availability included all three trim levels.
In addition to deletion of the 5DG Pewter-painted wheels, the 2022 Corvette Stingray also introduces a handful of new exterior color options, including Hypersonic Gray Metallic (GA7), Amplify Orange Tintcoat (G48), and Caffeine Metallic (GC5), which will replace Sebring Orange, Shadow Gray, and Zeus Bronze on the 2022 Corvette Stingray paint options list. The new model year will also introduce a few new interior color combinations, while the mid-mounted, naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 LT2 gasoline engine will introduce a few small revisions to the the fuel delivery and fuel management systems, plus small alterations to the engine calibration.
The 2022 Corvette Stingray also introduces the Stingray IMSA GTLM Championship Edition, a special edition model that pays homage to the dominating performance of the C8.R racecar.
In addition, the 2022 model year was expected to usher in the higher-performance C8 Corvette Z06, but due to delays stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, the launch of the go-faster C8 Z06 has been pushed back to the 2023 model year. When it does arrive, the new Z06 will feature the naturally aspirated 5.5L V8 LT6, featuring 32 valves and a flat-plane crank, with output estimated around 600 horsepower.
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Corvette should give there customers POLISHED ALUMIUM or CHROME WHEEL options. I know alot of people have wondered
why they dropped these Wheels. Take a look at CHROME and POLISHED ALUMIUM WHEELS offered on the C7. Some customers have chosen the BLACK WHEELS as there preference. I personally think it certainly takes away from the car. To me they look like 4 SPARE WHEEL and TIRES.
No one under the age of 70 wants chrome anymore.
Looking at buying new 2022 corvette and saw a 2021 with silver painted stock rims,it sucked.I am getting a 2lt and cant get the nicer 3lt rims.Hate to spend money on aftermarket rims after paying for a new car.Any opions?
Hopefully the C8 wheels will be stronger than the C7 wheels used on the GS and Z06 models. I had a 2019 GS that cracked a wheel so I sold the car. Now I wish I had just bought after market wheels and kept the car. The car was great.
I think GM needs to offer some different style rims than what’s available. Something styled like Vossen wheels. I don’t think any of the stock wheels including the Tridents help with the style. Maybe we can get a rear end refresh and get rid of the squared exhaust too along with new wheel options.
It’s not 1970. Chrome/polished is truly white shoe and belt old man almost white Cain. From the era of old man tan paint.
Black wheels look like you are taking it to the drag strip on Saturday night!
Shadow Greay is the best color on this car, and they are getting rid of it.
I wouldn’t worry about what wheels to get. Judging by past history, you’re lucky just to get the car.
The amazingly negative things that fans of this site say about polished and chrome wheels is a bit too characteristic of a, “woke,” society. Not only do these people characterize a certain “look” based solely upon their own opinion. Taste is a product of personal choice and intuition as well as education. My favorite wheels ever were chrome wheels in the 1960’s. These are still popular today, Crager being the wheel maker. Torque Thrust wheels also popular in the same period made a comeback in the 2000’s and a version of those have continued. Applying negatives, as if they are fact, are not going to convince any Corvette fans who also happens to love polish or chrome finishes, anything at all. Try having an open mind instead of attempting to win an argument that not only has no correct answer the persuasion act is unseemly attempt at age discrimination, which also does not really exist in this case.
Well said Alex. I totally agree.
It’s more than likely just a business decision. If very few buyers opted for the chrome wheels on the C7, then they wouldn’t be offered on the C8. Same goes for vehicle color. Don’t take it personal – manufactures produce what sells, whether you like it or not.
The Pewter wheels were subtle and probably would’ve gone very well with Caffeine Metallic. Also a shame the disappearance of Zeus Bronze. With so many not quite perfect wheel options it’s like the old Springsteen refrain
Fifty-seven channels and nothin’ on
The C8 makes alllll wheels look good…even steely spares.