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The short version
- C7 Corvettes (2014 to 2017) use front hub 513378 and rear hub 512558 across every trim.
- C6 Corvettes (2005 to 2013) split the front number by trim. The rear Corvette wheel bearing instead splits by axle spline count.
- C5 Corvettes (1997 to 2004) use front 513139 and rear 512153. Timken’s own catalog stretches those same numbers through 2008, overlapping the C6 rows.
- C4 Corvettes (1991 to 1996) have two competing front listings. Match the Corvette wheel bearing number to the one already on the car.
Chevrolet has redesigned the Corvette’s hub hardware at nearly every generation change since 1991. The C6 years complicate things further by splitting the rear number on axle spline count alone. A shop pulling a Corvette wheel bearing for a 2009 base coupe needs to check the old axle first.
The Corvette wheel bearing numbers that matter most
These two numbers cover every C7 trim, from base coupe to Z06 and Grand Sport.
They are the newest and simplest Corvette wheel bearing numbers on this page. Most parts counters pull them first, without a second question.
Corvette wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 to 2017 | Front, all C7 trims | 513378 check price |
| 2014 to 2017 | Rear, all C7 trims | 512558 check price |
| 2009 to 2013 | Front, ZR1 (C6) | 513304 check price |
| 2005 to 2013 | Front, base, Grand Sport, Z06, and 427 (C6) | 513291 check price |
| 2009 to 2013 | Rear, base with a 30 spline axle (C6) | 512441 check price |
| 2010 to 2012 | Rear, Grand Sport, Z06, and base with a 33 spline axle (C6) | 512442 check price |
| 1997 to 2004 | Front (C5) | 513139 check price |
| 1997 to 2004 | Rear (C5) | 512153 check price |
| 1991 to 1996 | Front, listing one, match the old part (C4) | 513085 check price |
| 1991 to 1996 | Front, listing two, match the old part (C4) | 513019 check price |
| 1990 to 1996 | Rear (C4) | 513020 check price |
Every model year this chart resolves: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.
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Moog splits the C6 rear Corvette wheel bearing by axle spline count. A 30 spline axle takes 512441. A 33 spline axle takes 512442.
Count the splines on the old axle, or check the build sheet, before ordering either one.
Timken’s catalog adds a separate wrinkle. It lists 513139 and 512153 across the whole 1997 to 2008 span rather than stopping at 2004. That overlaps Moog’s own C6 rows for 2005 to 2008.
Where the two catalogs disagree on a 2005 to 2008 car, match the old part instead.
Every Corvette generation, one hub style
All five Corvette generations covered here use bolt on hub assemblies rather than a press fit design. A Corvette wheel bearing failure means swapping the whole hub, not pressing a bearing in and out. That is a different job than the press work covered on the press in wheel bearing page.
The part number stamped on the hub is the fastest way to confirm a match. Chevrolet’s other rear drive sports coupe, the Camaro, shares the same bolt on logic on its later generations. Both cars live under Chevrolet’s vehicle page on this site, despite using entirely different numbers.
Track days and the Corvette wheel bearing wear clock
Track days and hard cornering load a Corvette’s wheel bearings harder than daily commuting ever does. Lateral load, not just mileage, is what shortens bearing life on a car built around grip. Watching for early symptoms matters more here than on most daily drivers.
A grinding or humming noise that builds with speed is the classic first sign. How to check a wheel bearing walks through the jack up and wiggle test that confirms it.
Noise that gets louder specifically in turns points more at a wheel bearing than at a tire. That distinction is covered on the tire noise or wheel bearing page.
Some owners also confuse a worn axle bearing with a wheel bearing on independent rear suspension cars. The axle bearing versus wheel bearing page sorts out that distinction for the Corvette wheel bearing setup specifically.
Diagnosing a Corvette wheel bearing
- Listen for speed related noise. A humming or grinding sound that rises and falls with road speed points at a wheel bearing.
- Check for noise that changes in turns. A Corvette wheel bearing that is failing often gets louder in one direction and quieter in the other.
- Jack up the corner and check for play. Grip the tire at 12 and 6 o’clock and rock it. Any looseness with the brakes released points at the bearing.
- Spin the wheel by hand. Roughness, grinding, or a catch as it spins usually means the bearing itself is damaged.
- Confirm the generation and spline count before ordering. C6 rear Corvette wheel bearing numbers depend on axle spline count. Match the part to the actual car, not just the model year.
Common questions
What is the Corvette wheel bearing part number for a C7?
Every 2014 to 2017 C7 Corvette uses front hub 513378 and rear hub 512558, regardless of trim or engine. That covers base coupes, convertibles, Grand Sport, and Z06 alike.
Why does the C6 Corvette have two different rear wheel bearing numbers?
Moog splits the C6 rear listing by axle spline count rather than by trim. A 30 spline axle takes 512441, and a 33 spline axle takes 512442. The correct Corvette wheel bearing depends on the actual axle in the car.
Are Corvette wheel bearings press in or bolt on?
Every generation covered here, from the C4 through the C7, uses a bolt on hub assembly. That means replacement is a hub swap rather than a press job.
Why does Timken list different years than Moog for the C5 and C6?
Timken’s catalog runs 513139 and 512153 through 2008. Moog instead treats 2005 and later as C6 territory with its own numbers. Where the two catalogs disagree, match the part already on the car.
How can an owner tell which C4 front number a Corvette needs?
Two front listings exist for 1991 to 1996 C4 Corvettes: 513085 and 513019. Neither source explains the split by trim or option. Match the number already on the old hub rather than guessing.