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New 2025 Corvette Stingray Gloss Black Forged Aluminum Wheels: First Look

The 2025 model year is a big one for the C8 Corvette, debuting the new C8 Corvette ZR1 as the fastest, most powerful production Corvette ever made. That said, the rest of the C8 lineup also gets a few notable updates and changes, including the 2025 Corvette Stingray. Now, we’re taking a closer look at the C8 Stingray’s new Gloss Black Forged aluminum wheel design.

New wheel on offer for the 2025 Corvette Stingray.

Officially called the five-split-spoke Gloss Black forged aluminum wheel, this particular roller is tagged with RPO code QE5, and is offered as an optional extra for all three 2025 Stingray trim levels (1LT, 2LT, 3LT).

Sized at 19 inches in front and 20 inches in the rear, the five-split-spoke Gloss Black forged aluminum wheel presents a similar design as the five-spoke machined-face Sterling Silver-painted forged aluminum wheel (RPO code Q9O) and five-spoke Satin Graphite forged aluminum wheel with machined edge (RPO code Q9Y) offered previously. Of course, the big difference here is that the five-split-spoke Gloss Black forged aluminum wheel is finished in all-black, creating a more cohesive, relatively understated look compared to the other two wheel designs just mentioned.

Five-spoke machined-face Sterling Silver-painted forged aluminum wheel (RPO code Q9O)

Five-spoke Satin Graphite forged aluminum wheel with machined edge (RPO code Q9Y)

The general design for all three of these wheels includes thin spokes that stretch out from the center cap in a star-like pattern, plus carved detailing along the “V” of each of the spokes.

Pricing information for the new five-split-spoke Gloss Black forged aluminum wheel is still forthcoming. However, we should also mention that the Q9O and Q9Y wheels mentioned above are both currently priced at $995.

Of course, the 2025 Corvette also introduces a few new aesthetic options for the C8 Z06 and C8 E-Ray, so check out our previous coverage for more information.

As a reminder, the C8 Corvette Stingray is motivated by the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 LT2 gasoline engine, which is rated at 490 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque in standard spec. Under the skin, all C8 Corvette variants ride on the GM Y2 platform, while vehicle production takes place exclusively at the GM Bowling Green plant in Kentucky.

Jonathan is an automotive journalist based out of Southern California. He loves anything and everything on four wheels.

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  1. I love that the Q9I has been on constraint for 3 years – is some kid making them in his garage

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    1. right with ya..fire the supplier or fire Mary—or both.

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      1. Fire Mary’s a$$ first, then on with something that deserves real discussion!

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  2. Paint them black. I’m sorry, base Corvette wheels look cheap.

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  3. GM can’t build the regular wheels –still on constraint===so why offer another one???
    Mary needs to either fix the constraint problem or the board needs to remove her.

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  4. Wheels are a high profit items for GM. They add no value when you sell the car after a few years. Not sure about CF wheels though but they are a complete waste of money……it’s a street car, duh.

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  5. How about chrome
    Looks like a freaking dump truck with black wheels

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  6. Mary, Mary quite contrary, how does your company grow? With constraint and paint, and all the pretty corvettes in a row.

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  7. Start making all the parts in north America

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