How to take off the Aero Covers

[PaulJB]

I get that it will not be a problem in most places. But there are places where everything can be stolen from time to time, sometimes it's the wheel caps, others the radio antennas, other times it's the wheel nut lugs, tire valve caps, you name it. I was just interested in a solution to safely secure the caps so they won't be stolen.

My primary idea would be to keep them in the frunk/trunk and only use them for longer trips.

As someone who has a 2012 Toyota Prius sporting the sweet black wheels because somebody stole my hub caps earlier this year, this is definitely a concern for me. I'm probably going to take the same approach and leave them off except for long trips.

 

[nikeykid]

Looks like a mod removed the YouTube link, which rule did I violate?

 

[McManX]

So there's no Tesla center cap once you take those cover off....

 

[nikeykid]

Looks like the creator of the content may not have obtained access legally. His post was yanked from Reddit.

 

[C141medic]

Hope this one's ok:

Removing Tesla Model 3 Aero Wheel Covers - How-To Video

 

[ummgood]

I think there will be theft when there are lots of Model 3's on the road and people start losing them because they get lost or they curb the rim. Then instead of buying new ones they steal the ones off of someone elses car. I'll be getting the 19s but I am sure those have center caps as well and who knows if there will be demand for those too.

 

[SabrToothSqrl]

I can see the headlines now:
"Tesla caught using emissions cheat devices - ugly wheel covers"

 

[Zaphod]

So there's no Tesla center cap once you take those cover off....

You take the center cap off the cover and add to the wheel. Done.

 

[KirkNason]

He also confirmed it comes with black lug nut covers and a Tesla Logo cap!

With metal clips curious how fast the finish will get screwed up on the wheels

 

[gavine]

Hope this one's ok:

Removing Tesla Model 3 Aero Wheel Covers - How-To Video

Um, is that an AWD model? It looks like a drive axle there in the center of the wheel to me.

 

[hpartsch]

I'm a little surprised at how easily they come off. I'm sure it's fine, but it sure seems like it could come off eventually if you hit a bump at speed or something. And I'm assuming it's a good idea to clean the rim underneath before reattaching in case dirt that's accumulated on the cover (or rim) scratches the rim when those clips go on?

Very nice to have confirmation. Thank you. 100% getting the 18" option now.

Same. I'd be willing to bet many of these will end up being "sold" on ebay.

 

[MarcCBR]

Taking them off and on will definitely damage the rim. I will probably take them off and leave them off.

 

[gavine]

Um, is that an AWD model? It looks like a drive axle there in the center of the wheel to me.

Never mind. For some reason, I assumed it was the front wheel. It was probably the back wheel.

 

[FlyingKiwi]

Same. I'd be willing to bet many of these will end up being "sold" on ebay.

More or less than will end up sitting on a shelf in the garage gathering dust until it's time to resell the car?

 

[timk225]

Mine will come off before I even leave the service center where I pick up the car. We need a source for black lug nut caps and the center Tesla logo things.

 

[Sportstick]

More or less than will end up sitting on a shelf in the garage gathering dust until it's time to resell the car?

On second thought, I have to check them out more closely. I think if you turn them upside down, they may hold portions of dog kibble....

 

[scottm]

Wow! That was easy.

I'm going to add a second set to my car to get ANOTHER 10% efficiency... woo hoo!

 

[sooner]

Would like to know how much they weigh...

I plan on taking them off and keeping them off 99% of the time. If I ever need to make it 300 miles without charging, I will slap them back on along with a 'Hail Mary'.

 

[scottm]

Would like to know how much they weigh...

I plan on taking them off and keeping them off 99% of the time. If I ever need to make it 300 miles without charging, I will slap them back on along with a 'Hail Mary'.

Maybe the caps are only speed rated at 50 MPH maximum... which would also be a significant factor in getting the rated range "with caps on".

 

[gaswalla]

Going to keep them on for the drive from Fremont to So.Cal for the efficiency.. and then good riddens