Am i doing this wrong or are these wheel covers not supposed to fit?

[RayDaManX]

These tire covers came with the car, but there’s no way to get them on…

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[personage]

remove hub caps first?

 

[RayDaManX]

remove hub caps first?

How do they come off?

 

[personage]

How do they come off?

Mine are different, but I think you just pry them off with a trim removal tool or a screwdriver.

 

[Mini2nut]

Warning: the OEM wheel covers will scratch the paint on your 20” alloys.

 

[James Cole]

I got a chuckle out of this thread… thanks!

 

[UberNoob]

Tip: don’t store them on edge as they are positioned in the above picture, the outside rubber will come off.
To remove I just stick an Allen wrench inside behind and pull it with channel locks.

 

[jasonclu]

You can put some fabric tape around the points of contact to minimize the rubbing on the wheels.

 

[hemiarch]

I don’t do the screwdriver bit. Just pull the rings really hard. The clips don’t break.

 

[Jabman]

I don’t do the screwdriver bit. Just pull the rings really hard. The clips don’t break.

 

[alpha42]

Here's the tip they apparently forgot to teach even most delivery prep people.. those Cyber covers (mantle covers?) are actually TWO pieces. The inner ring goes on first, properly aligned _between the spokes_ then the larger outside piece pops on that, (ideally) aligned with the funky markings in the rubber of your tire.



I suspect half the scratches people have out there are from delivery just shoving them on anywhich way they can. Mine came delivered with not a single one properly installed/aligned, and I clearly have scratches (bang marks? in places it should never be if the ring was applied first.

 

[hemiarch]

Here's the tip they apparently forgot to teach even most delivery prep people.. those Cyber covers (mantle covers?) are actually TWO pieces. The inner ring goes on first, properly aligned _between the spokes_ then the larger outside piece pops on that, (ideally) aligned with the funky markings in the rubber of your tire.



I suspect half the scratches people have out there are from delivery just shoving them on anywhich way they can. Mine came delivered with not a single one properly installed/aligned, and I clearly have scratches (bang marks? in places it should never be if the ring was applied first.

Thank you. Better video. Couldn’t find it on YouTube for whatever reason earlier

 

[JackCypher]

[Pun]: I installed mine, buy placing them in the ceiling storage of my garage. Once installed, I noticed NO change in range, and NO wear on the tire sidewall.

 

[petercyber]

Here's the tip they apparently forgot to teach even most delivery prep people.. those Cyber covers (mantle covers?) are actually TWO pieces. The inner ring goes on first, properly aligned _between the spokes_ then the larger outside piece pops on that, (ideally) aligned with the funky markings in the rubber of your tire.



I suspect half the scratches people have out there are from delivery just shoving them on anywhich way they can. Mine came delivered with not a single one properly installed/aligned, and I clearly have scratches (bang marks? in places it should never be if the ring was applied first.

Man! I wish they continued making the long rubber lip covers. They dont rub the tire, it is just that people dont push hard enough the center of it. Damn!!

 

[MisterChilidog]

My OEM aero covers were always getting scraped, nicked, curbed, etc. Plus, I didn't like having to remove them to air up/down my tires. Aligning the "spokes" with the tires... I ultimately just bought a set of these:

Cybertruck 20" Cyber Wheel Cover Hub Caps Aero Cover Rim Protector for – EVBASE-Premium EV&Tesla Accessories

I like the look. I like that I can air up/down without removing them. I like that they don't protrude further than the sidewall of the tire (prevents damage). Maybe not for everyone, but they're what works best for me.

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