Aero Wheel Cap Kit for 20" P Wheels?

[CrazyCoconut]

Anyone knows if the Aero Wheel Cap Kit will work for the 20" wheels that come stock on the Performance models? I'm asking because I powder coated mine a charcoal grey color, and wanted to see how they look without the stock plastic center hub.

Here's the kit:

Model 3 Aero Wheel Cap Kit

According to TSportline's wheel guide, the center bore and lugnuts are the same between the 18" and the 20" wheels, so in theory it should work, right?

The Tesla Model 3 Wheel and Tire Guide

 

[dmd2005]

Yes, the kit does fit the 20” wheels, but the center caps are not 100% flush with the edge of the wheel. I found that the center cap is raised about 1-2 mm compared to centers fitting on my Model X wheels.

 

[Garlan Garner]

Anyone knows if the Aero Wheel Cap Kit will work for the 20" wheels that come stock on the Performance models? I'm asking because I powder coated mine a charcoal grey color, and wanted to see how they look without the stock plastic center hub.

Here's the kit:

Model 3 Aero Wheel Cap Kit

According to TSportline's wheel guide, the center bore and lugnuts are the same between the 18" and the 20" wheels, so in theory it should work, right?

The Tesla Model 3 Wheel and Tire Guide

Why in the world would you want to put an aero kit on the 20" rims? You can't see the lugs.

 

[dmd2005]

Why in the world would you want to put an aero kit on the 20" rims? You can't see the lugs.

He’s talking about the aero cap kit and not the aero covers. The stock black one piece lugnut cover comes off of the 19 and 20” wheels.

 

[Garlan Garner]

He’s talking about the aero cap kit and not the aero covers. The stock black one piece lugnut cover comes off of the 19 and 20” wheels.

Yeah...that's why I commented about not being able to see the lugs. I followed the link.

I just don't understand why anyone would like the look of the rim without the insert.

Oh well...

 

[dmd2005]

Different strokes for different folks. I had some lug covers and center caps laying around and had them on for a bit just to be different.

 

[CrazyCoconut]

Sorry I never updated this thread. I did buy the kit and it does fit. Not completely flush like you said, but close enough.

I started a poll in the big Facebook group and got a lot of responses. After about 100 responses later, 60% prefer the look with the aero kit; 40% prefer the stock wheel hub.

 

[dmd2005]

Sorry I never updated this thread. I did buy the kit and it does fit. Not completely flush like you said, but close enough.

I started a poll in the big Facebook group and got a lot of responses. After about 100 responses later, 60% prefer the look with the aero kit; 40% prefer the stock wheel hub.

You can’t please everyone. As long as you like the aero kit then who cares what others think. Some people like vanilla and others like chocolate. Regardless, I enjoy seeing any Model 3 and the owners can do what they like with them. Personally, I like adding little things to be different than the stock look and awaiting for my Black Friday custom two-tone VS03 Forged wheels to be finished.

 

[CrazyCoconut]

You can’t please everyone. As long as you like the aero kit then who cares what others think. Some people like vanilla and others like chocolate. Regardless, I enjoy seeing any Model 3 and the owners can do what they like with them. Personally, I like adding little things to be different than the stock look and awaiting for my Black Friday custom two-tone VS03 Forged wheels to be finished.

Agreed. Just pointing out that it appears (based on the small samples I've collected) that more than half of the people like the look, and a significant number of people don't

Looking forward to seeing your custom wheels!

 

[vadims1]

Does anyone have a picture of Aero Wheel Cap kit on 20" wheels. Would be nice to see what that looks like without the 20" center cap that they come with originally.

 

[CrazyCoconut]

You can’t please everyone. As long as you like the aero kit then who cares what others think. Some people like vanilla and others like chocolate. Regardless, I enjoy seeing any Model 3 and the owners can do what they like with them. Personally, I like adding little things to be different than the stock look and awaiting for my Black Friday custom two-tone VS03 Forged wheels to be finished.

Well? Let's see them!

Does anyone have a picture of Aero Wheel Cap kit on 20" wheels. Would be nice to see what that looks like without the 20" center cap that they come with originally.

The grey center cap that comes with the Aero Wheel Cap kit doesn't quite match the grey of my powder coated wheels. So I put black vinyl over the caps.

 

[vadims1]

That is very helpful and looks pretty nice. I now know what I am going with. Thanks so much @CrazyCoconut. Btw, I will be plastidipping my 20" wheels matte black.

 

[dmd2005]

Well? Let's see them!



The grey center cap that comes with the Aero Wheel Cap kit doesn't quite match the grey of my powder coated wheels. So I put black vinyl over the caps.

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Had them on for a few days before I swapped them out for the winter setup when the snow was flying.

 

[CrazyCoconut]

Had them on for a few days before I swapped them out for the winter setup when the snow was flying.

Nice! Looks great!