The OEM aftermarket Wheel Cap Kit thingy

[EVer Hopeful]

The covers aren't too bad really, but the underlying wheels are really quite attractive.. I thought about going naked, but then I'd have to buy the Wheel Cap Kit

No big deal, it's only (another) fifty bucks, but I wondered ... once you put the center thing in (or for that matter any of the lugnut covers), how easy is it to get them off? Do you have to dismount the wheel?

On a similar note, does anyone know how much (range) difference it makes with/without the wheel covers?

 

[charlesoris]

 

[EVer Hopeful]

I'm sorry, I'm a mere mortal

but it looks like the covers help though, just probably "not that much"

 

[Fourdoor]

I'm sorry, I'm a mere mortal

but it looks like the covers help though, just probably "not that much"

If that data is correct, you will loose about 10 miles of range on a full charge from 100% down to zero if you go without the covers.

Keith

 

[EVer Hopeful]

ok, I appreciate the replies, but the question still stands: Once you install the center cap, how easy is it to remove it? Likewise the lugnut covers

Can you just prise them off, or does it require removing the wheel?

 

[Pianewman]

Center cap requires removing the wheel, push cap out from behind.

Lugnut covers can be pulled off with fingers, no tool. The Tesla covers aren't special, they're plastic.

 

[EVer Hopeful]

thx

 

[sjsharks33]

No need to take the wheel off to remove center cap. I bought this from Amazon and works great.

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[EVer Hopeful]

That looks like it sucks more than management where I work

(not an easy task!)

 

[Richh001]

Harbour Freight suction cup p/n57498 $2.39 works great

 

[pepperoni]

I just purchased the Gemini wheel cap kit from Tesla. I haven’t installed them yet, but I do see they include a tool to remove the lug nut caps. I’ll report back on the ease of installation, but at first glance it looks like it will be an easy job. In my view, the slight loss in range is worth the more attractive wheels. Plus, most of the loss of efficiency will be at high speeds, and most of my miles are on city streets. YMMV

 

[pepperoni]

The covers aren't too bad really, but the underlying wheels are really quite attractive.. I thought about going naked, but then I'd have to buy the Wheel Cap Kit

No big deal, it's only (another) fifty bucks, but I wondered ... once you put the center thing in (or for that matter any of the lugnut covers), how easy is it to get them off? Do you have to dismount the wheel?

On a similar note, does anyone know how much (range) difference it makes with/without the wheel covers?

I just installed the OEM wheel cap kit. It could not be easier. The covers just pull off. I had to work my way around each cover because there are a lot of clips, though it doesn’t take that much effort to pull them off. From there, the center cap and lug nut covers just need to be pushed in place. In all, it took about 2 minutes per wheel. And it is a huge improvement in the wheel appearance. I’m surprised I don’t see more of these on the road.