Model Y Aero Covers

[qldoldun]

Dronus posted this in the M3Highland Tips section.

"Interesting article in reference to aero wheel covers."

Got me thinking again about the aero covers I removed from my 22 Y shortly after delivery.
All 4 are identical so I can't see how they would actually work - the covers on the 2 sides of the car would be counter to each other and presumably negate the positive effect one side might have?
What have I missed?

 

[lS3toM3]

From another part of the forum

The primary mechanism, for the increased efficiency from the Gemini caps, is the high pressure air within the wheel well gets blocked from escaping through the wheel. When the air passes through the wheel spokes it causes drag on the wheels turning. This is independent of the air passing outside the wheel.

The secondary cause for the increased efficiency is a smooth surface for air going around the wheel on the outside. The differences in optimal flow, due to the same cap being used on both sides of the car, is inconsequential and not worth the logistics and usage pain of having directional caps or wheels. Note that most Tesla wheel designs appear to have a "correct" direction but in reality are used on both sides of the car. Tesla makes no directional wheels or caps.

 

[qldoldun]

Thank you for the explanation.

So my plan is to continue to drive urban w/o covers for the aesthetics and with covers for road trips for the (small) extended range.

Also continuing to carry the spare wheel for long trips but removing it when home. Old, so belt and braces.

 

[lS3toM3]

I was going to do that. However, the tyres on the model y are not "fat" or wide enough. This means i scratch the wheels even when ultra careful. So i just put a larger OEM looking one from tessories that covers the whole rim

 

[CAM3RON]

Unrelated but I saw someone with powder coated black ones today. They looked awesome as they match the trim and door handles.

 

[RichY3]

Unrelated but I saw someone with powder coated black ones today. They looked awesome as they match the trim and door handles.

It would be nice to get some like that. I can't decide when looking on Amazon and bang good etc what the quality is like

 

[lS3toM3]

Wheel Accessories - Tessories Australia 🔋

Wheel Covers, Rim Protectors, Red Brake Caliper Covers and Wheel Cap Kits for Tesla Model Y and Model 3

tessories.com.au

 

[sammody]

19‘’ Storm Two-Color Wheel Covers for Model Y

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19‘’ S Stype Matte Black Wheel Covers For Model Y

Fitment Model Y (2022-2024) QUANTITY Set of 4（with T logo） Colour Matte Black Notes Single Replacement Wheel Cover Click Here TESDADDY offers a wide range of Australian-style Tesla wheel hub covers for your Model Y. Crafted from high-quality ABS+PC...

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They prob all come from the same place so take your pick.

 

[lS3toM3]

Agree. All also avalAli express but tessories and tessdaddy appear to be cheaper or same price as Ali express