Of course, no Corvette Z06 can be defined by its wheels, especially not the C8-generation model. Lauded by some as the finest Corvette ever created, the new Z06 has proven itself to be a serious ...

The new C8 Z06’s pricey carbon fiber wheels are a perfect example of that, though there’s a case to be made that just because you can afford to get them, doesn’t mean they’re the best option.

General Motors Special Vehicles recently brought a 2023 C8 Corvette Z06 to Carbon Revolutions, the factory that manufactures the Vette's carbon fiber wheels ... the Z06’s standard aluminum wheels.

As a reminder, the 2025 C8 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 HTC kicks off at no less than $121k with destination, with the 2LZ costing $130k and the 3LZ being around $135k.

The base-model C8 Corvette is no slouch. ... but it's not wanting for grip — the new Z06 comes with enormous carbon fiber wheels wrapped in track-ready rubber.

Produced by Carbon Revolution, these wheels weigh 41 pounds less than the standard Z06 wheelset. And look one million times better. Here's how they're made.