Model X Plaid delivered without the 22 inch wheel covers on the wheels

[Norhri]

Hello everyone,

My model x plaid was delivered at end of June this year and ordered back in October 2021. It was one of the end of quarter rush delivery. One of the falcon wing doors was having an alignment issue, and it took 7 service appointments and 2 service centers to get it adjusted correctly. Just when I thought my car would be in great shape, I found out that my wheels are missing those covers that other model x 22-inch wheels have. Does anyone also have the 22-inch wheels that were delivered without those covers? How important to have those covers on the wheels? Thanks

 

[glide]

These cost-cutting measures are becoming more and more ridiculous

 

[professionalr]

Hmm I just noticed that mines are missing them as well lol. Actually like the look as is w/o those covers.

 

[Jiggawuah]

I just saw this post and realized mine didn't have them either. Realized that the box in the bottom of the trunk was what that was. It looks better without it, but I wonder if it improves range at all with it on?

 

[ngng]

They do improve range

 

[NewOwner2]

They do improve range

Any videos or instructions on how to install them? Total mystery as to what they were until I read this thread.

 

[ngng]

Any videos or instructions on how to install them? Total mystery as to what they were until I read this thread.

Not sure, indoor have them. I think they snap in?

 

[tiznanya]

Not sure, indoor have them. I think they snap in?

They just snap in. They will scratch your wheels, so be sure you like the look before committing to putting them on.

 

[NewOwner2]

Thank you folks. I think I prefer the wheels without them. I wish there were other wheel options. My wife is taking delivery next week of a white Model X and I'm going to have to go into the aftermarket to get 22" chrome wheels. She thinks the dark turbines should be called Darth Vader wheels.

 

[domodan]

Thank you folks. I think I prefer the wheels without them. I wish there were other wheel options. My wife is taking delivery next week of a white Model X and I'm going to have to go into the aftermarket to get 22" chrome wheels. She thinks the dark turbines should be called Darth Vader wheels.

I went with the 20’s from the factory, and as soon as it is ready for new tires these will become my winter wheels and tires with snow tires on them, and I’ll buy some after market 21’s or 22’s. I like a differentiated look. Plus the factory 22’s are over priced, in my opinion.

 

[domodan]

They do improve range

Do you have any idea how much they improve range? Percentage wise? This is just purely a curiosity for me.

 

[ngng]

Do you have any idea how much they improve range? Percentage wise? This is just purely a curiosity for me.

I swore I saw something in the user manual. I'll try to find it and post.

 

[ngng]

Not what I originally read, but interesting quotes from previous Tesla employees:

Tesla Model 3 aero wheels explained by the automaker's former head of aerodynamics

The Tesla Model 3’s range was partly achieved through great aerodynamic performance, which resulted in the vehicle being the most...

electrek.co

 

[Adidadi]

I don’t see any difference between the pictures. What covers are you discussing? Any better pictures you can post or an arrow ?

 

[domodan]

I don’t see any difference between the pictures. What covers are you discussing? Any better pictures you can post or an arrow ?

Look around the wheels perimeter.

 

[Adidadi]

Look around the wheels perimeter.

Got it. That is so odd. Looks like it should be part of the actual Tim instead of so many clip ins.

 

[njcycleguy]

Anyone want a set of covers? I took them off my Plaid MX and am willing to part with them if you didn't get yours.

 

[sorka]

So has anyone been told by Tesla that they are no longer included?

 

[Vitaman]

These "covers" are mildly polarizing.
I prefer them on my 2022(except when I'm topping up the tire pressure).
My wife likes her 2023 X without them.
To add weight to the scales, my delivery guy preferred the look with them on, and hers likes the wheels better without.

 

[Neewbs]

So has anyone been told by Tesla that they are no longer included?

In our area, Tesla has defaulted to not putting them on the car and leaves them in the trunk. They scratch the wheel as soon as you put them on. Not putting them on is doing you a favor if you like the look.