Efficacy of Aero Wheel Covers

[WonkoTheSaneUK]

And which centre hub caps did you buy? (Unless I'm misreading that item description then they're just the stick-on labels - you still need the centre hub caps to stick the labels on to?)

Jester also linked to these (Why does the forum software pass Amazon product URLs to its "Media" handler?)

 

[Ian Key]

And which centre hub caps did you buy? (Unless I'm misreading that item description then they're just the stick-on labels - you still need the centre hub caps to stick the labels on to?)

The link for those is above the stickers
Buwei 4pcs 56mm Car Wheel Center Hub Caps Universal ABS Vehicle Tyre Tire Rim Cover https://amzn.eu/d/17Gagh0

 

[Diggsy]

They do look ok without the covers on too.
I've just bought some centre caps for mine to try it without.

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Are those the wheels without the covers on? If so, they look quite good to be fair.

 

[siteguru]

Ah - ye olde MEDIA issue which an adblocker, erm, blocks ?

Sorry - you can ignore my post ?

 

[4ND]

I'd probably disguard the 'aero cover's and powder coat the alloys in black. Probably at the first tyre change. Supply the tyres and get the recon place to put the news ones on.

 

[Kithmo]

What matters most to me about wheels is not style, but how easy it is clean them.

 

[4ND]

What matters most to me about wheels is not style, but how easy it is clean them.

That's a good point. I also try my utmost to stay away from diamond cut too. Who thought it was a good idea to unleash those, with all the maintenance (or lack of) headaches, on the general public is beyond me.

 

[Deleted member 10041]

And which centre hub caps did you buy? (Unless I'm misreading that item description then they're just the stick-on labels - you still need the centre hub caps to stick the labels on to?)

First bit from Amazon is the blank caps

 

[siteguru]

First bit from Amazon is the blank caps

... which I've already stated I didn't see, because my adblocker blocks MEDIA links

I might be eccentric, but I'm not blind - if I'd seen them I wouldn't have posted.

 

[Jester27]

Here you go
Just test fitted them for size, so not pushed all the way in yet, but they look quite good.
Shows more how far apart the wheels are and closer to the front and back of the car.
Not bad for £15 all in

 

[Ian Key]

Like the look but do yo think they need locking wheel nuts?

 

[Jester27]

Like the look but do yo think they need locking wheel nuts?

Personal choice.
I never had any on my ZS EV and had no issues.
It's not like they're massive wheels
Only 17's
Far better stuff out there for them to steal

 

[werner ostby]

Linken til disse er over klistremerkene
Buwei 4 stk 56 mm navkapsler for bilhjul Universal ABS kjøretøydekk dekk felgdeksel https://amzn.eu/d/17Gagh0

aliexpress

 

[tsedge]

I'd probably disguard the 'aero cover's and powder coat the alloys in black. Probably at the first tyre change. Supply the tyres and get the recon place to put the news ones on.

That’s an awesome idea! ?

 

[4ND]

Are 'aero covers' the new 'tech' word for wheel trims or hub caps

I supposed it beats something like e-covers or i-covers

 

[tsedge]

Are 'aero covers' the new 'tech' word for wheel trims or hub caps

I supposed it beats something like e-covers or i-covers

Yes. They usually extend range 2-3%. Whether that matters depends on your needs.

 

[Stageshoot]

Vicky is getting the Alloys on our Orange Trophy Powder Coated Black, and then running without covers.

The Tesla Model 3 we had looked better without the aero covers and did not notice any reduction in range.

The Silver Alloys dont go well with the Orange so hoping the black will.


Our Tesla Without..

 

[4ND]

So having wheel trims on the car, sorry, aero covers, could put say 4 miles more onto a 220 mile range.

Vicky is getting the Alloys on our Orange Trophy Powder Coated Black, and then running without covers.

The Tesla Model 3 we had looked better without the aero covers and did not notice any reduction in range.

The Silver Alloys dont go well with the Orange so hoping the black will.


Our Tesla Without..

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I've seen the odd photo with black wheels on the Orange and it looks great.Good decision I think.
The Tesla^ looks much better like that.

 

[BugEyed]

So having wheel trims on the car, sorry, aero covers, could put say 4 miles more onto a 220 mile range.

Even at the top end of 3% it would be less than 7 miles. You could save more by ditching the "spoiler". (Ducks and runs for cover).

 

[Ian Key]

Even at the top end of 3% it would be less than 7 miles. You could save more by ditching the "spoiler". (Ducks and runs for cover).

And so you should...
You could save more by leaving the other half behind then you wouldn't need the return journey
(Joins you running for cover)