20” Performance wheels - center cap?

[TypeRx]

Guys - I’m clearly bored but was wondering what an OEM Performance 20” wheel would like with a center cap and lug nut covers rather than the one piece cover that comes stock. Anyone done this and have pictures?

 

[lUtriaNt]

did you look at this photo?

To Front Badge or To Not Front Badge

 

[TypeRx]

I think I like that! I clearly need to get out of the house more....

 

[chris_w]

My OEM Performance 20” wheels with new center cap and black lug nut covers. My emblems on the car are now red, so the black and red center caps made sense.

 

[rincewind]

Daft question time - how does the stock centre cover come off? Is it just pull and hope?

 

[rincewind]

Daft question time - how does the stock centre cap come off? Is it just tug and hope?

 

[TypeRx]

Daft question time - how does the stock centre cap come off? Is it just tug and hope?

There are different ways to remove it. If you look closely, you will see a small hole in the center area. You can use a hubcap removal tool to yank on it from there. However, I think what works best is to simply get 3-4 fingers (yes, you will need to stretch your hand) behind the "arms" of the cap and give a quick pull (equal tension on all "arms"). It should pop off. Note that if you just try and pull one "arm" it could break, so make sure to try and distribute the force by using multiple fingers.

 

[I<3URANUS]

Daft question time - how does the stock centre cover come off? Is it just pull and hope?

Pretty much. More pull, less hope.

 

[I<3URANUS]

Here's another picture.

Thanks again @Adam3

Model S wheel caps with TSportline silver lug nut covers

 

[rincewind]

There are different ways to remove it. If you look closely, you will see a small hole in the center area. You can use a hubcap removal tool to yank on it from there. However, I think what works best is to simply get 3-4 fingers (yes, you will need to stretch your hand) behind the "arms" of the cap and give a quick pull (equal tension on all "arms"). It should pop off. Note that if you just try and pull one "arm" it could break, so make sure to try and distribute the force by using multiple fingers.

Thanks TypeRX

 

[I<3URANUS]

Thanks TypeRX

If you got a suction cup, that should do the trick as well.

 

[TypeRx]

If you got a suction cup, that should do the trick as well.

Oh yeah, that would work...but it has to be a reasonably strong one. Stick it on the middle of the hub cap, make sure it is secure, and then give it a very rapid pull. Not slow and steady, pull hard and fast!

 

[DaFunGuy]

 

[rincewind]

Anyone missing driving their 3? Mine’s now sat there for three weeks, blasted lockdown.

 

[IDRVSLO]

My center caps will arrive tomorrow and I have some black lug nuts to go with my Grey 20" performance rims.. Pics once I'm done

 

[TypeRx]

I ordered some dark gray caps and lugnut covers as well. Will toss them on this weekend. Oh I also bought some black vinyl stickers for the Tesla logos since the rest of the car has chrome delete. Wasn’t sure if I wanted black or red but can always swap over if needed in the future

 

[IDRVSLO]

I bought the aero cap kit and while it does not sit flush, it works. Love this so much more than the stock cap...

 

[TypeRx]

Did you get the OEM Tesla caps? I wonder why they are not sitting flush. Can you pop them back off without removing the wheel? I agree they look better! Next time make sure to align the "Tesla point" with your valve stem!

I bought some generic caps on eBay...they came today but I am not going to pop them in until this weekend. I have black lug caps rather than replacement lugnuts. The color of the caps (like yours) is a tad lighter than the wheels.

 

[IDRVSLO]

Did you get the OEM Tesla caps? I wonder why they are not sitting flush. Can you pop them back off without removing the wheel? I agree they look better! Next time make sure to align the "Tesla point" with your valve stem!

I bought some generic caps on eBay...they came today but I am not going to pop them in until this weekend. The color (like yours) is a tad lighter than the wheels.

Yep they are oem ones. Not sure if I can pop them off now. Also there’s no way the lug nuts were tightened to 129lbs. from the factory. Maybe 100 at most.

 

[jkoya]

I bought the aero cap kit and while it does not sit flush, it works. Love this so much more than the stock cap...

I like your door handle wraps - what are they ? Looks like the color match is very good in your pic.