Prevent wheel abrasion from core wheel covers by using liquid rubber padding or wire harness tape

[Hammy60]

I used wire harness tape to wrap the areas of the Cyber wheel aero cover where it rubs the wheel. So far so good. I love the covers and feel the look is what makes the cybertruck look like a cybertruck!

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[GaryS]

I used wire harness tape to wrap the areas of the Cyber wheel aero cover where it rubs the wheel. So far so good. I love the covers and feel the look is what makes the cybertruck look like a cybertruck!

I used wire harness tape to wrap the areas of the Cyber wheel aero cover where it rubs the wheel. So far so good. I love the covers and feel the look is what makes the cybertruck look like a cybertruck!

Nice! Will have to get some of that wire harness tape to try on this and other things. Thanks.

 

[zoepup]

I expect delivery next week and requested they do not install cyber wheel covers. I bought the center caps instead. Hopefully the wheels are not scratched

 

[CyberGus]

I would probably spray the whole inside of the wheel cover:

but my wheel covers are sequestered at the back of my closet lol.

 

[Effonefiddy Lightning]

I was inspecting my Cybertruck wheels before the winter snowfall.
And, I noticed the core wheel covers making these 7 abrasion marks around the rim:

This is where the core wheel covers made of hard plastic contact the rim.
(Images show before and after the rim was cleaned)

After some thought, I came up with an idea to add rubber padding to the core wheel covers.

STEP 1: Use a file to smooth out the contact surface (7X) and remove any sharp edges.

STEP 2: At you local hardware store, buy a can of FLEX SEAL (black),
and a syringe with a small needle.

STEP 3: Fill the pocket with FLEX SEAL as shown.

FLEX SEAL is thin enough to suck up into the syringe for re-filling.

Important, over-fill the pocket to create a rubber pad (7X).

I ended up with a .030" to .040" bead above the surface.

You can wipe up any excess if necessary.

STEP 4: Allow the FLEX SEAL to cure 24 hours.

FLEX SEAL does not shrink much at all, and I was happy with the results.

Hopefully, this will at least slow down any further abrasion.
This took around 2 hours from start to finish.

Happy Holidays!

Do you work for Flex Seal?

 

[Stuck4ger]

I went back and forth on whether I liked the look of the AT wheel covers or not and decided to use them to at least try them out. It took a few weeks before deciding they were not worth the hassle of taking them off for off roading or automatic car washes or going back to find them afterwards (both occurred). Once I saw they were scratching every spoke I took them off and returned to the hub covers. I thought about complaining to the SC but honestly I have other scratches from my adventures and just decided it was part of the patina.

 

[Pops]

I went back and forth on whether I liked the look of the AT wheel covers or not and decided to use them to at least try them out. It took a few weeks before deciding they were not worth the hassle of taking them off for off roading or automatic car washes or going back to find them afterwards (both occurred). Once I saw they were scratching every spoke I took them off and returned to the hub covers. I thought about complaining to the SC but honestly I have other scratches from my adventures and just decided it was part of the patina.

I haven't taken them off for car washes and they have never come loose. Even the ones with the spinning brushes for the wheels. I would do it for off-roading though.

 

[turns2stone]

How do we prevent the scratches on the spokes?

Is there an OEM center hub 'cap' solution? I've seen people make 3D printed versions.

 

[mongo]

How do we prevent the scratches on the spokes?

Is there an OEM center hub 'cap' solution? I've seen people make 3D printed versions.

There is, but it seems to still be limited to early deliveries that didn't receive full covers...
https://shop.tesla.com/product/O67FE35VIFJL7C0UVP7U

 

[turns2stone]

There is, but it seems to still be limited to early deliveries that didn't receive full covers...
https://shop.tesla.com/product/O67FE35VIFJL7C0UVP7U

Ah interesting. So if you don't meet the criteria to get these from Tesla, are there alternative option that are near-OEM?

 

[Hammy60]

You can likely find oem on Facebook marketplace or eBay. Otherwise Amazon has about 5,000 to choose from. I even have an extra non-one set if you want them.

 

[andy2020]

My wheel covers were also scratching the spokes as well. After Tesla replaced my wheel under warranty I stopped using the wheels covers.

Hi,
Could you please let me know which service center handled your warranty replacement?

I’m currently in communication with my service center regarding the same issue, so your experience would be very helpful.

Thank you in advance!

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