AliExpress Gemini wheel cover

[carlos31820]

I really like these Gemini wheel covers from AliExpress.

 

[carlos31820]

Another pic…

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800000364398.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.1.60084bb7XWeoXg&algo_pvid=c33bd8e9-f9ff-499b-b009-2d16b1ec9cd2&algo_exp_id=c33bd8e9-f9ff-499b-b009-2d16b1ec9cd2-0&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2212000029859262409%22%7D&pdp_npi=2%40dis%21USD%21375.09%21206.3%21%21%21%21%21%40211bf2da16686337911524062d0750%2112000029859262409%21sea&curPageLogUid=XBmUQRIZkjak

 

[DM 171950]

I had the same one for the winter set up. Do you find it very difficult to take it off and it's not possible to check the tyre pressure with the cap on?

 

[carlos31820]

I noticed the tire stems are recessed and I'll need to remove the wheel cover to add air but did not try removing it.

Maybe something like this would work to keep you from removing the cover.

https://www.amazon.com/Slime-2047-Plastic-Valve-Extenders/dp/B003V9Y48G/ref=sr_1_4?crid=31EJGUBTLS6F5&keywords=valve+stem+extender+black&qid=1668634062&sprefix=valve+stem+extender+black%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-4

 

[OmegaMan]

I had the same one for the winter set up. Do you find it very difficult to take it off and it's not possible to check the tyre pressure with the cap on?

I had to take off to add air. Two came off easy. Two were very difficult to get off. Look great.

 

[DM 171950]

Thanks for letting me know that I'm not alone. I actually had one of my finger cut when trying to pull it off, not aware that the edge was so sharp

 

[Wattsisname]

Thanks for letting me know that I'm not alone. I actually had one of my finger cut when trying to pull it off, not aware that the edge was so sharp

I have ordered similar covers from Birmingham (UK) Tessories.
I have been running with naked shiny Gems since July. I thought the covers would be fun for ringing the changes.
They are matt so I might convert them to shiny.
Pictures of covers and fitting injuries when they arrive.

 

[cenwesi]

Another pic…

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800000364398.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.1.60084bb7XWeoXg&algo_pvid=c33bd8e9-f9ff-499b-b009-2d16b1ec9cd2&algo_exp_id=c33bd8e9-f9ff-499b-b009-2d16b1ec9cd2-0&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2212000029859262409%22%7D&pdp_npi=2%40dis%21USD%21375.09%21206.3%21%21%21%21%21%40211bf2da16686337911524062d0750%2112000029859262409%21sea&curPageLogUid=XBmUQRIZkjak

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Do you have more photos and possibly a straight image/angle.

 

[carlos31820]

Do you have more photos and possibly a straight image/angle.

 

[Wattsisname]

Do you have more photos and possibly a straight image/angle.

Also, check them on the Tessories site. They have just replenished their stock.

 

[Wattsisname]

I have ordered similar covers from Birmingham (UK) Tessories.
I have been running with naked shiny Gems since July. I thought the covers would be fun for ringing the changes.
They are matt so I might convert them to shiny.
Pictures of covers and fitting injuries when they arrive.

They have arrived! I'm not surr I like the look of them. I will pop one on when the weather improves.
I will need to tape the alloy spokes where the covers clip on to avoid scratching the paint.
I have now seen some on Youtube which have an all plastic clip around two spokes at a time. They also look better.
Too late!

 

[Wattsisname]

P.S. There are more expensive mistakes like, for instance, buying the wrong car; fortunately, have not made that one.

 

[carlos31820]

Looks similar to these but these are less expensive.

https://www.amazon.com/Klutchtech-Tesla-Model-Hubcaps-Replacement/dp/B0B6RJKKVW/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1C9UDWCIAC58H&keywords=tesla%2Bmodel%2By%2Bwheel%2Bcovers&qid=1671025908&sprefix=tesla%2Bmodel%2By%2Bwheel%2Bcover%2Caps%2C399&sr=8-5&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.f5122f16-c3e8-4386-bf32-63e904010ad0&th=1

 

[tom_kauf]

Not on a car, but my gun gray arrived today. The AliExpress pictures don't show the colour very well.

 

[Roelf]

Not on a car, but my gun gray arrived today. The AliExpress pictures don't show the colour very well.
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Do you have a picture of the covers on the car?

 

[tom_kauf]

Do you have a picture of the covers on the car?

Sure. We got our car a few months ago, so they're installed now.
I like that these come in matching pairs (mirror-imaged). So the left and right sides spin the correct way, unlike most wheels/covers.

 

[illusion]

Do these increase your range ? I saw some videos where there are some after market civet from yeslak which increase your range by 15 miles .

 

[tom_kauf]

I'd be suspicious of range increase over stock Aero Covers. If there was a measurable difference, wouldn't Tesla run huge CFD simulations and easily get to that same outcome. The Geminis are pretty ugly imo, so it's not like they chose form over function.

Airflow and turbulence through a wheel is known to reduce efficiency, so an aero cover with a flat surface helps. I've seen aftermarket aero covers that look too much like wheels with holes and individual spokes instead of eg. the Model 3 Aero Covers. But apart from that, differences in efficiency are minimal.

My aftermarket aero covers definitely increase range vs having no covers. But I get the same range as stock ones.

 

[JW1N]

I just got the yeslak ones put on the car last week. They look great and I love that there is a left and right that spin the correct way. I feel like they've made the car slightly more efficient. Could be a blip in my driving habits, but either way they look great on the car

 

[tom_kauf]

That's great. Which yeslak ones did you get?
Looks like they resell the exact same Chinese ones as above, and ones identical to the Tesla Gemini covers but in different colors. And 3 other styles.