How to EASILY Remove the Aero Covers on the New 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance

[@johnhathorn6763]

This is the only person worth listening to. He gets right to the point and does not remove the wheels. I just used this method with a couple of plastic bicycle tire irons. All good!

[@DezDriven]

@@johnhathorn6763 YOU ROCK JOHN!!! I appreciate the feedback! Congrats on the new car 🔥

[@garybippert5661]

Thank you for this video/method watched other removal videos with wheel removal and/or cutting the springs - all overkill. Using your method was easy, quick and did not leave scratches on the wheels just used track spray as you suggested to remove plastic scuffs. I have a full set of trim removal tools and used different tools for removing covers on the bottom so did not have to move the car. By the way, I am 78 and found this easy to do.

[@DezDriven]

@@garybippert5661 you rock Gary!!!! I appreciate the feedback and congrats on the new ride!!! I am glad I was able to help 🙏

[@w1sh-l1st18]

The best stock wheels I've seen yet from tesla. I love my m3p

[@DezDriven]

@@w1sh-l1st18 💯💯💯 congrats on the car 🙌🙌

[@mik3ramo5]

Makes such a big difference!

[@DezDriven]

@@mik3ramo5 💯💯💯

[@EagleWolfSparrow]

I wonder if those Wheel cap also protect the brake from Rock chips? It looks amazing. Thanks for video . Will remove mind and check how many miles I lose for long trip lol

[@johnkim3018]

I removed mine as soon as I got the delivery. Looks miles better without those covers. I'm hoping some vendors come out with cool insert to replace smaller aero covers.

[@nikheigl8]

pls post here if u find some anytime soon

[@DezDriven]

I wish I removed them on delivery day!! You’re right it’s significantly better without the aero caps in my opinion

[@jezza6575]

I used a wide J-hook style trim tool which worked amazingly well…very little effort was needed.

[@robertwilliam9558]

Dez, your ride is nice. Looks awesome.

[@DezDriven]

@@robertwilliam9558 thanks Robert 🙏🙏🙏

[@yrsofpain]

Use two hand and push from the back. Wont scratch your aero covers too

[@LarryWhitt-f3n]

Wow , half of mine were a real fight to get off. Maybe because I'm 70! So glad I did it though.

[@DezDriven]

@@LarryWhitt-f3n it’s such a night and day difference for sure 🔥🔥🔥 happy you were able to get them off

[@nathansuss]

Dang that looks CLEAN, love it man, can't wait to get one myself ina few months

[@DezDriven]

@@nathansuss nice!! Congrats you will love it, it’s a great daily driver 👍

[@brandongreene7207]

dude thank you so much for this video man. I am getting mine next week (exactly the same as yours). I am going to have them remove them at the pickup hopefully. Looks sooo sick

[@DezDriven]

@@brandongreene7207 thanks Brandon, I appreciate you and congrats!!! I also added these center caps and lug nut covers, looks even better In my opinion Car Wheel Center Hub Cap Kit with... www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7VC5GFR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@rogerserafin]

Nice !! Thanks for the tip.

[@DezDriven]

@@rogerserafin 🙏🙌

[@JamesBond-qv2ht]

It would be interesting to test range with them on and off. I am on the fence about removing them.

[@RIVvideos]

100%

[@tneper]

The full aero covers on the 18" wheels tested to be worth about 2-3% more range, with these performance covers covering less of the wheel it's probably more like 1%, or 3 miles less range.

[@JamesBond-qv2ht]

@@tneper I took mine off and the wheels look way better without all that plastic.

[@mtblux6243]

what about the other small plastic pieces, I guess those need to stay on due to small holes where they are attached?

[@DezDriven]

@@mtblux6243 I left those on because of the small holes 🕳️

[@JDDD33]

Looks good. Now just need slotted rotors for an even better look

[@DezDriven]

@@JDDD33 🙏💯

[@MarcesAurelius]

thank you for the tutorial… so much better off! planning on getting one as a first EV daily driver… do you know how much less than the 3 miles/kWh does it get with covers off?

[@G20Storm]

That could be me. I'm debating if to trade my Santa Fe, for a performance. I have an M340i right now, also in Brooklyn gray.

[@vlabmw9189]

Looks much better without the covers bro. but the small covers are still there? i heard if you remove them you have some holes in your wheel? They should fix that someway.

[@DezDriven]

@@vlabmw9189 yes I kept the small covers on. You are right, behind the small covers there are two holes and I don’t like the look. But keeping the small covers on still looks great 👍

[@vasil7410]

Agreed, the wheel looks better without the big covers but the small covers still annoy me. IMO, the wheels on the older M3 RWD were some of the nicest wheels on a Tesla and they were fully intact under the goofy aero covers.

[@ericandi]

Looks so much better! It’s a travesty putting those ugly plastic aero covers on such beautiful wheels.

[@DezDriven]

@@ericandi I’m with you, I personally like the look a lot better without the aero covers 💯

[@tommy13965]

That’s exactly how I removed mines for the people that took the wheel off and remove from behind that is much harder than this way.

[@DezDriven]

For sure, doing it this way is much easier & saves a lot of time 👍👍

[@meldoon]

@@DezDrivenWouldn’t removing the spring after removing the wheel scratch the wheel less?

[@soliveirajr]

Amazon link of the tool?

[@DezDriven]

@@soliveirajr hi 👋 here is the link GOOACC 5 PCS Nylon Auto Trim... www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6W1MRB2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@phat_gunpla_etc]

do you notice that there is lots of brake dust after the covers are removed? is that because the brakes are new or that normal?

[@shou635]

Depending on how one drives, brakes should be rarely used due to regen. Maybe he is braking hard?

[@DezDriven]

I will definitely keep you updated. I just took off the aero covers yesterday but will be racing Buttonwillow tomorrow so I’ll keep you updated

[@phat_gunpla_etc]

thanks man

[@phat_gunpla_etc]

@@shou635 i barely use them

[@minmo1992]

It is a good idea to use the brakes as much as possible when you get the car for at least a thousand miles. The brakes are very “spongy” at the beginning and it is terrifying when you trying to hard brake at high speed. They need broken in.

[@rodolfonunes5124]

Did the same with mine! Game changer! Love you car...lol (only diference is that I have black interior)

[@DezDriven]

@@rodolfonunes5124 let’s goooo!! I love your car too!!! Definitely an amazing machine!!

[@alitofts]

did you scratch your rims at all?

[@DezDriven]

@@alitofts for me it left little scuffs that I was able to get off completely using the track spray. I’m sure there are a lot of better sprays to use but that’s what I had at home and it worked well 👍

[@jollyrodger1537]

what about the small covers? looks stupid with those still on.

[@DezDriven]

@@jollyrodger1537 underneath the small covers there are two holes 🕳️ 🕳️, overall it looks better to keep the small covers on in my opinion. Definitely like the look with the big Aero covers off 👍

[@jexzielrivera]

Race against the M3?

[@DezDriven]

@@jexzielrivera yes sir!!!! That video will be coming very soon!! I’m hoping my M3 could keep up!!! 🏎️🏎️

[@charlieduranpodcast]

Bruh just hawk tuah them wheel scuffs 😂

[@DezDriven]

lolllllll toooo good bro!!!! that will definitely get the scuffs off!!! #hawktuah

[@444mikeee]

Don't use tools on the face of the wheel, push the covers from the rear!!

[@charlieduranpodcast]

I leave mine on. This looks like those model 3s that people take off hub caps

[@Skeetskeet333]

@@charlieduranpodcast with the hub caps off they look like the track pack wheels… also the roadster wheels. Gotta let those red calipers shine through !!!! Nobody buying the performance for efficiency 😂 look at any performance car, do they have plastic pieces blocking the calipers?

[@mikaelvellmun7228]

Better on and more aerodynamic

[@Skeetskeet333]

@@mikaelvellmun7228 . They make a 3% difference 😂 “more aerodynamic”… look at any sports car, they let those calipers shine through not block them w plastic!!!

[@KSGT2023]

Looks way better with the covers on! Why are so many people removing them and scratching their rims in the process?? What a waste of time!

[@Stockmonger4u]

Agree. The stock rotors aren’t much to show off and are too small, especially the rear one’s. I prefer them on and they improve efficiency.

[@Skeetskeet333]

They look better off in person. I thought the same as you before, but saw in person, and it looks much much better off

[@Frank-zw7pk]

They click and make noise.

[@viperv99]

I've seen people take off the wheel and pretty much break the metal wire behind the plastic plate to avoid scratching the wheel. That's what I would do. 😅