Aero wheels

[paulvinh]

Just took them off 5 days ago. Ive had my car for 5 months, the aero grew on me but they do look nice off as well.

Plan to plastidip the wheels and decide.

 

[UnknownSoldier]

I took mine off. They are still in the garage though and I might throw them on again when I go on my first roadtrip next month.

Does anyone know how you're supposed to remove the T logo center hub cap though so you can put the aero covers back on? Once it's snapped into place, it seems awfully permanent.

 

[jdcollins5]

I took mine off. They are still in the garage though and I might throw them on again when I go on my first roadtrip next month.

Does anyone know how you're supposed to remove the T logo center hub cap though so you can put the aero covers back on? Once it's snapped into place, it seems awfully permanent.

I have seen where others have used a suction cup to remove the center cap.

 

[MacGreiner]

I keep them on for highway trips; I take them off for local driving. 230 Wh/mi lifetime of 1000 miles.

yeah - this.
And yes - suction cup works great.

 

[gavine]

Can those who are planning on plasti-dipping their wheels, please post pictures here when you do? I'd love to see how they turn-out.

 

[MountainPass]

We love our Aero's they look great!

 

[10splayer]

Im 60/40 ditching the rim covers...I ordered the kit so well see when I get my car and kit

anyone have pics with Midnight silver metallic with the covers on and off?

 

[fluxemag]

I took them off and use them only on the occasional road trip. They'll be great for using snow chains and not scratching the underlying wheels. Anyway, they're a nice option to have. I use an eyeglass screwdriver to pop off the center caps.

 

[COM3]

Can those who are planning on plasti-dipping their wheels, please post pictures here when you do? I'd love to see how they turn-out.

I will. I just put on a couple of light coats of Plastidip on last night of my base color (white). Planning on working on them some more today. I'll post pics when they're done (hopefully this weekend sometime).

 

[Randy7fx]

I will. I just put on a couple of light coats of Plastidip on last night of my base color (white). Planning on working on them some more today. I'll post pics when they're done (hopefully this weekend sometime).

What did you do (or are you planning on doing) in terms of the wheel cap kit (if you have it)?

 

[Kichwas]

When I first saw them I assumed they were the expensive option, not the cheaper default.

I grew up in the days when there was always some guy on the block stealing these things from cars that drove in from the suburbs, and now folks are tossing them out.

I plan to keep mine, maybe get something to lock em o in case I park in town... :O

Long commute so if I can squeeze out even 3cm more range I will do it, and I like the look. It makes the car look more distinct.

 

[gavine]

When I first saw them I assumed they were the expensive option, not the cheaper default.

I grew up in the days when there was always some guy on the block stealing these things from cars that drove in from the suburbs, and now folks are tossing them out.

I plan to keep mine, maybe get something to lock em o in case I park in town... :O

Long commute so if I can squeeze out even 3cm more range I will do it, and I like the look. It makes the car look more distinct.

I have a friend who parked next to a Model 3 for the first time and he raved about the wheels. He said "you have to get these wheels on yours.They are awesome". He sent me a picture and, guess what, they were the aero covers.

 

[COM3]

What did you do (or are you planning on doing) in terms of the wheel cap kit (if you have it)?

I'll mostly have the wheel cap kit on (no covers). Plan on breaking out the blaze green aero covers just for special occasions (car shows, road trips, and maybe the dragstrip)

 

[jdmasters]

I still don't understand why they changed the coloring from the unveiling.

 

[UnknownSoldier]

I have seen where others have used a suction cup to remove the center cap.

That must be one amazingly powerful suction cup. Is there a video of someone doing this?

I took them off and use them only on the occasional road trip. They'll be great for using snow chains and not scratching the underlying wheels. Anyway, they're a nice option to have. I use an eyeglass screwdriver to pop off the center caps.

An eyeglass screwdriver is a very thin piece of metal. Doesn't that scratch or dent the center caps?

 

[jdcollins5]

That must be one amazingly powerful suction cup. Is there a video of someone doing this?

No, I have only read it on here.

 

[COM3]

That must be one amazingly powerful suction cup. Is there a video of someone doing this?

This is the one I saw recommended to do it: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015T58AUW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I ordered (and received) one, but haven't tried it out yet. It's sitting in the house still in its plastic bag.

 

[Thunder7ga]

This is the one I saw recommended to do it: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015T58AUW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I ordered (and received) one, but haven't tried it out yet. It's sitting in the house still in its plastic bag.

This is what I use as well...works great.

 

[Abstrakt1]

That must be one amazingly powerful suction cup. Is there a video of someone doing this?


An eyeglass screwdriver is a very thin piece of metal. Doesn't that scratch or dent the center caps?

I use a tiny flathead, no scratches so far. The gap is wide enough that it only touches the non visible part of the cap so even if it scratches no one will know.

 

[Robert2on]

Aeros off. They now reside in my basement. I like the look of the rims underneath with the center cap kit and yes, the suction cups from Amazon work perfectly to remove them. I may pop the aeros on in winter if the range goes down as much as mentioned in some threads.