Range loss with 21” Arachnid wheels

[G8rman]

Would wheel covers help the range loss from the 21” Arachnid wheels? If so, does anyone sell them?

 

[Sam1]

No one sells covers. Why would you want them? The 21" are for aesthetics and the tires are almost double the cost of the 19". Just put a set of OEM 19" on them if you're worried about more range.

 

[TLLMRRJ]

Would be nice to have easily removable aero covers for long driving trips, and leave them off all other times.

 

[Sam1]

Would be nice to have easily removable aero covers for long driving trips, and leave them off all other times.

The tire profile murders range; 21" OEM tires have 2" more actual tread width than the 19" OEM (for the rear). Would assume the fronts are somewhat close to the same.

While aero is important, having that much extra tread on the ground at all times, I would argue, is as important as aero. The 21" already have a tall lip on them to emulate a tall sidewall.

If mileage is an issue, 19" OEM setups is the answer. Just swap them when you want better range like some of us already do.