M3 aero wheel trim removal

[Adopado]

I must be one of the few who actually likes the aero covers. The alloys look too small without

There are more people than you think ... I've tried with and without ...and I'm sticking with the covers. Every mile is precious on an SR+! Seriously though I like the "EV look" ... I'm not ashamed that this car looks different in several different areas and I like the look. Aside from aesthetics they are a boon in the winter ... very easy to clean compared with almost any other wheel design.

 

[init6]

they are a boon in the winter ... very easy to clean compared with almost any other wheel design.

^ This

In summer I take them off unless going on long journeys, but I'll certainly be putting them back on when the salt starts to get spread.

 

[Mark-R]

But the £150.00 carbon fiber ones are available!!

I would strongly advise the OP against buying the £150 carbon fibre ones unless they also plan to buy the 19" Sport or 20" Performance Wheels they are intended for...

 

[Jason71]

If you are thinking of taking them off don't wait too long to decide:

WARNING! Aero covers may damage alloys!

Moderator comment - thread renamed from "WARNING! Aero caps damage alloys!" - caps -> covers So after 7 months and 7k miles I decided to take off my aero caps to clean and with a view to maybe leaving them off. I was rather upset when I saw what they have done to my alloys. The aero caps clip...

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[RazorCH3]

If you are thinking of taking them off don't wait too long to decide:

WARNING! Aero covers may damage alloys!

Moderator comment - thread renamed from "WARNING! Aero caps damage alloys!" - caps -> covers So after 7 months and 7k miles I decided to take off my aero caps to clean and with a view to maybe leaving them off. I was rather upset when I saw what they have done to my alloys. The aero caps clip...

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Within the first few hours, maybe while at the SuC for the first time

 

[Nick77]

I'll be removing mine before I drive the car away when I'm checking it over. That'll give me a look at the alloys underneath too to make sure there are no scrapes or any issues.

 

[Peter 224]

I'll be removing mine before I drive the car away when I'm checking it over. That'll give me a look at the alloys underneath too to make sure there are no scrapes or any issues.

The Aero trims do mark the wheels, the clips are powerful.
But based on one spoke, serious application of a cutting polish followed by a re-polish will restore the surface.
Satisfied with this knowledge I stopped, I couldn't face doing the other 15 and anway a light coating of brake dust will hide the evidence.