cborgrx

So my new baby arrived yesterday. When I turn the wheel about three quarters or more in either direction, the front wheels feel like they are going to fall off. The first time it happened, I thought I ran over something and dismissed it. Then when I got home, I tried it again with the wheel turned in both directions and sure enough, it happened again. I though the wheels were rubbing something but I ruled that out. FWIW, the car has the Z5 option. I am waiting for the dealer to call me back with his answer. Thank you very much.

millers1

All Z51's do this--it's called wheel hop or wheel chatter.

chipking

Totally normal and addressed in this forum dozens and dozens of times...even explained in the owners manual.

Nothing to worry about!

Al Engel

'Normal'.... worse when tires are cold.... Product of wide tires and the steering geometry. Also typical on Z51 and GS C6 cars.
P.S. The wheels will not 'fall off'.

gkwpnut

I think most of us had the same question when we first got in the car.
and turned it hard for the first time. Very disconcerting but "normal"

C7Joy

Yup, I always get it when I turn around in my driveway. Also got it on my C6.

Roadrunner 73

It's not a problem.. Ackerman effect. No need to worry its just annoying.

cborgrx

While I very much appreciate all the answers so far, I am very familiar with tire chatter, wheel hop, crow hop etc.....but that usually applies to the rear wheels because they can not turn while the fronts can so in a slow tight turn the rears "hop" or "chatter"..... But I never heard of the fronts doing this....any experts out there?

rotherd31

You're mistaken. It's the front tires, not the rears. The reason for the chatter that numerous guys have given you is correct.

ATX-C7

Roadrunner 73

http://www.netwelding.com/Wheel_Chatter.pdf


Check this link out. It explains all you need to know.........

Dave80C3

The owners manual clearly points out its the front tires and normal. Many have posted that here also. Its the fronts, the colder it is the more noticeable it is.

cborgrx

Once again, thank you for all the replies. I stand corrected, even though I read the chatter paragraph in the manual...I still thought it applied only to the rears...thank you very much for a great community

Patriot77

What actually is happening when that takes place??? I know everybody says thats normal but in the "Literal sense" what is happening??? I too have a Z51 on order.

Blue Lagoon

My "non" Z-51 does it too.

Tulsaeasyrider

My new Z51 does this and so did my C6. It is the "Ackerman Effect."

Chevy Cust Svc

Hey Cborgrx,

She is gorgeous! Keep us updated on what you find out with the wheels. If you have any further questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us via private message. Also, please include your contact information, VIN, and the dealership if you choose to do this. I will keep an eye out for your message!

Congratulations on the new Vette by the way!

Jennie R.
Chevrolet Customer Care

Modshack

Read: http://blog.patmcgrathchevyland.com/...ette-stingray/

KenHorse

Welcome to the billionth thread about this....

slief

Now that you know it's normal, I have one comment to make.

YOU CAR IS FRIGGEN BEAUTIFUL!! I love the black top with the stinger stripe and the carbon flash mirrors and spoiler. First time I have seen that color combo on the convertible and I absolutely love it! Congrats and enjoy it in good health!