Alternate gemini wheel covers

[Johnj2803]

Saw some orbital wheel covers for the model 3. I was wondering if there are alternative ones for the gemini wheels for the model y.

 

[Ezmendriz]

In theory the 19 model y version would be available this month (oct,2021) but no release yet on their site.

 

[Rayvas]

I’m waiting for these as well but I’m leaning towards powder coating them instead.

 

[Ezmendriz]

So October is ending. Any news from Rimetrix (Former Orbital) about this?

 

[TomServo]

I too am on their waiting list, we have a long road trip planned for the Christmas holiday and they would be a welcome addition. But the ugly Aero covers will do until I get the new ones.

 

[Rayvas]

Okay hear me out. I ended up getting the geminis powder coated satin black and had the lug nut covers and what not. I’m a huge fan! They look sharp and clean and I’m glad went that route. I honestly didn’t want my wheels to look like run of the mill turbines and it seems that not many owners outside this forum know about the geminis underneath. At least where I am, my wheels are pretty unique!

food for thought…

 

[angus[Y]oung]

and it seems that not many owners outside this forum know about the geminis underneath.

@Rayvas small clarification: "Gemini" is the name of the cover, and the rims underneath are actually named "Apollo".

 

[jcanoe]

Marketing didn't tell engineering about the name change from Apollo to Gemini for the 19" wheels.

 

[angus[Y]oung]

Marketing didn't tell engineering about the name change from Apollo to Gemini for the 19" wheels.

Is that why they're different? I didn't know that.

 

[jcanoe]

That's what I have read. The only place the 19" wheels are referred to as Apollo wheels and not Gemini wheels is in the Tesla parts catalog.

 

[Antonius138]

Looks like they are available for the Model Y's now...was thinking of picking some up...

 

[angus[Y]oung]

Looks like they are available for the Model Y's now...was thinking of picking some up...

@Antonius138 if you haven't already, you may want to review this thread: Rimetrix Laminars are here

 

[pepperoni]

The best alternative Gemini covers are no covers at all.

 

[boulder.dude]

Looks like they are available for the Model Y's now...was thinking of picking some up...

Looks like they will have a range hit similar to Inductions? Not super aero.

 

[angus[Y]oung]

The best alternative Gemini covers are no covers at all.

@pepperoni agreed, best is to remove them and put on one of the hub and lug covers. If only my partner liked the Apollo rims under Gemini, I would love to do that; alas, no luck.