Orbital Wheel Covers

[Habu]

can you link what you will be adding? Thanks

I will. I'm on a trip right now and can't do anything until the weekend.

 

[Mikecm1]

A few shots of my MSM

 

[Habu]

I used black RTV sealant to cover the ridges on the inside rim of the Orbital wheel cover to try and prevent the scratches that were forming on the wheel. The RTV takes up the gap between the Orbital cover and the rim. Now there is a slight preload on the cover which should prevent it from vibrating.

The curved lip of the Orbital cover keeps the RTV hidden from view when installed. I will drive it for a couple weeks and update.

 

[ranova]

I used black RTV sealant to cover the ridges on the inside rim of the Orbital wheel cover to try and prevent the scratches that were forming on the wheel. The RTV takes up the gap between the Orbital cover and the rim. Now there is a slight preload on the cover which should prevent it from vibrating.

The curved lip of the Orbital cover keeps the RTV hidden from view when installed. I will drive it for a couple weeks and update.

nice, keep us updated. The OP in that reddit thread noticed that there were additional scratches from what seemed to be from sand as well. likely because its like being sandblasted under the covers (which happens with the aero covers as well. Maybe we need to cover the edges with electrical tape or plastidip?

 

[SeaM3White2021]

im interested in you wh/mi numbers with the orbitals. are you planning on switching out the covers part way through or do you have some good longer term wh/mi numbers for your aero covers and without covers?

I only have the orbitals. Numbers from first half of trip.are on right of the image.

 

[sroy]

nice, keep us updated. The OP in that reddit thread noticed that there were additional scratches from what seemed to be from sand as well. likely because its like being sandblasted under the covers (which happens with the aero covers as well. Maybe we need to cover the edges with electrical tape or plastidip?

I would be tempted to plastidip the wheels, not the covers. I think you can have clear color if you want to keep the stock wheel color. Considering that myself even for the aero covers.

 

[johnnybirdman]

Got the Orbitals last week and finally got them installed after a wash....

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[sbtz]

I wonder if it would make sense to add some of those curb-rash protectors that go on the lip of the wheel?

 

[Candleflame]

picked up my orbitals today. interestingly enough when i took the aeros off my rims have actually been quite damaged already by the aeros but only on the drivers side. im gonna presume that this from air and dirt coming from oncoming traffic.... i did put some masking tape on the rear of the orbitals though.


Not 100% a fan of the look. I find the original aeros look sleeker/more elegant and less "buff". but maybe just takes some time getting used to it.

 

[id436eg9045]

Black on White '21 LR with Tesla stick on center covers from Amazon.

Would love to get a link to the stick on center covers. Apparently that's harder to search for than I though it would be.

 

[SeaM3White2021]

sure - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Q7VCLPR/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_13E5M2TSYMYTC9SP06E9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[hcdavis3]

I love mine. I keep a screwdriver in my car just in case I have to remove the Orbitals. You have to remove the center cap or you won’t be able to remove the wheel covers.

 

[Daniellane]

I used black RTV sealant to cover the ridges on the inside rim of the Orbital wheel cover to try and prevent the scratches that were forming on the wheel. The RTV takes up the gap between the Orbital cover and the rim. Now there is a slight preload on the cover which should prevent it from vibrating.

The curved lip of the Orbital cover keeps the RTV hidden from view when installed. I will drive it for a couple weeks and update.

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[MODEL+]

Heard you guys like covers...

Danny

 

[TimTom]

Heard you guys like covers...

Danny

those look good, where did you get them? are they designed to be aerodynamic like the orbitals and aero covers or just to look cool?

 

[id436eg9045]

Heard you guys like covers...

Danny

Tell us more please!

 

[MODEL+]

those look good, where did you get them? are they designed to be aerodynamic like the orbitals and aero covers or just to look cool?

They're Forgiato's new EV line of wheels and we are the first to demo them on our car.
So far we are noticing 1000% increase in aero efficiency. This was tested in a vacuum inside the boring tunnel.

I joke...

I can't say I have noticed any range +/- but they do look cool.
Also the covers are removable between each spoke.

We are a dealer for Forgiato and have a few sets in bound.
Please message if you're interested.
They're Model 3 / Model Y plug and play.
More info here:

wheels

forgiato.com

Danny

 

[ranova]

They're Forgiato's new EV line of wheels and we are the first to demo them on our car.
So far we are noticing 1000% increase in aero efficiency. This was tested in a vacuum inside the boring tunnel.

I joke...

I can't say I have noticed any range +/- but they do look cool.
Also the covers are removable between each spoke.

We are a dealer for Forgiato and have a few sets in bound.
Please message if you're interested.
They're Model 3 / Model Y plug and play.
More info here:

wheels

forgiato.com

Danny

ah ok, theyre a brand new set of rims that have removable covers like the Fast EV01 sets. I think most people in this thread and those interested in orbitals are looking for a cheaper alternative to completely change the look of the stock 18's. I do like the look of those though

 

[Candleflame]

Heard you guys like covers...

Danny

wait.... are those 18 inch tires with a huge sidecover to make them look like 21 inch?
edit: oh apparently not...

 

[MODEL+]

ah ok, theyre a brand new set of rims that have removable covers like the Fast EV01 sets. I think most people in this thread and those interested in orbitals are looking for a cheaper alternative to completely change the look of the stock 18's. I do like the look of those though

wait.... are those 18 inch tires with a huge sidecover to make them look like 21 inch?
edit: oh apparently not...

Understood. More options is always good!
We officially cataloged this wheel in our catalog. Have a look!

Vendor - 20" Forgiato E Vecolo EV 001 Wheel Set - AERO+ Centers - Model 3 & Model Y

Introducing: E Vecolo EV 001 by Forgiato. Brand new to market is the uniquely designed EV 001 by Forgiato. Removable covers between each split spoke! We dubbed these "AERO+" You can order here: https://modelplusstudio.com/products/20-forgiato-e-vecolo-ev-001-wheel-set If you have any...

teslamotorsclub.com

Thanks,
Danny