Yuri_G
Member
It matters if there are more starts and stops at lower speeds, which tends to be more common. Then it comes down to how well you keep acceleration/deceleration constant between the two runs.
-
Want to remove ads? Register an account and login to see fewer ads, and become a Supporting Member to remove almost all ads.
Orbital Wheel Covers
- Thread starter JasonR67
- Start date
-
- Tags
- aero covers
It matters if there are more starts and stops at lower speeds, which tends to be more common. Then it comes down to how well you keep acceleration/deceleration constant between the two runs.
Definitely a step up from the Aero covers! They really do make the 18" rims look like 19's. Here's the 19's for comparison.
I just got mine in today! I will leave the actual numbers to someone who can replicate the drive more scientifically then I can. That said I have been logging my daily drives to give me a rough overall and I'll share those numbers here once I get a day or 2 on the orbitals.
For anyone needing to see the size difference, Orbitals below the Aero cover.
Just a tad bigger
Just a tad bigger
I agree with the silver looking too plastic-y and too hub-cappy. Just got my black ones today and they look amazing with chrome delete. I will take before car wash and after car wash pics when I have a chance to bust out the pressure washer
My aero covers were VERY dirty and dusty when I took them off. Thats why I think everyone is blowing the "it's too black and clean compared to my tires" out of proportion. The Orbital covers will get dusty and dirty and they'll match your dirty ass tires
delfonique
Member
At least by my less then perfect testing they are as efficient as the stock aero covers. I drive between 120 and 160 miles a day for work. All runs started and ended in my garage. I'm in Phoenix with roughly a 50/50 mix of highway/surface streets. This was over the course of a week with the temperatures in the low to mid 80's. Climate was set to 72 the entire time. I drive a 2021 LRAWD and I've only had it 3 months so I still get into it every stop light I can and I made no effort to change my driving habits to influence the results.
did a quick 300 mi road trip this weekend, and here are pictures after coming back home and after doing a full clean of the car. As you can see, the covers do get dirty/dusty and matches the dirty tire, so it doesn't look weird at all. Especially when the sun isn't beaming directly onto it (I show the difference between shade and sun in picture #3). It really wasn't a big deal that some were making it! Really makes the car look fresh and a good departure from the stock Aero covers.
Now, who will be the first person to curb rash the orbitals - Wonder how they hold up, or they crack entirely if hit hard enough.
Imgur Album: Rimetrix black covers before and after cleaning
Now, who will be the first person to curb rash the orbitals - Wonder how they hold up, or they crack entirely if hit hard enough.
Imgur Album: Rimetrix black covers before and after cleaning
Last edited:
Lip from Ikon motorsports and wrapped it with Matrix Black to match the chrome delete:
Fits 17-21 Tesla 3 IKON Trunk Spoiler CF
FIT FOR: For 2017-2021 Tesla Model 3 IMPORTANT NOTE: ITEM WILL ONLY FIT OEM BODY STYLE UNLESS OTHER SPECIFIED INSTRUCTION NOT INCLUDED PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TEST FITTING IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE FITMENT.
ikonmotorsports.com
SeaM3White2021
model 3 LR 18 white/white ordered 1/21/21
I bought those also, but debating on putting those emblems on mine - kind of liking the all-black look. Surprised but glad they didn't make their logo obnoxious (like Tsportline did a while back with the side logo)
Curious to see how Rimetrix's Y covers will look. Will help me decide to get the 20" induction wheels or stick with the gemini and use Rimetrix covers because I am impressed with how well the orbitals perform and look.
Similar threads
