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Observation and questions about wheel covers/hubcaps for Juniper 19" Crossflow wheels. Why doesn't anyone make separate left/right directional covers so that one side of the car i

StormTrpr66 | 2026-03-15 17:19 | 7 views

After finally figuring out what wheels and covers I have after already curbing one, I'm looking to buy some aftermarket wheel covers that cover the entire wheel including the rim, unlike the OEM covers which are basically just an insert that don't protect the rim from curb rash. First, does anyone have any suggestions? Second, if you've installed some, have you seen any difference in efficiency or range? Youtube vids show mixed results, some show zero difference, some show minor differences like maybe 4% in favor of the aftermarket covers tested. Third, a lot of these aftermarket ones are shaped aerodynamically with the "blades" supposedly spinning in the most aerodynamic direction like a fan. However, pretty much all the ones I've seen don't have a designated left and right, they are identical, which means that on one side of the car, the blades are turning in the correct direction for aerodynamics, but on the other side they are turning opposite, just like reversing a fan. Not only does it look strange but it seems to me that this would create increased resistance on one side of the car. I can't be the only one who has noticed this. Even the OEM ones are like this. If you're not looking for it you may not notice it but if you pay attention, you will see it. Some of the aftermarket ones are a much more distinct spiral pattern and it's impossible not to see it on those. One side of the car the spiral pattern is turning normally (inward), while the other side is turning opposite (outward). Does anyone make wheel covers with the left and right sides designed correctly? I've seen the Haloblk full disc covers and those look interesting but I'm not sure the appearance is for me. I've been looking at ones from EVBase and Teslaunch among others, but all of those have the problem of not having separate left and right orientations so one side of the car will look backward.

Comments (5)
FitterOver40 2026-03-15 17:40

I have aftermarket covers that replace my cross flows. They don’t have specific L/ R. I’d bet it’s due to costs. Plus most people wouldn’t pay a premium. I’m editing my video on how remove, install and overall review. What questions would you want answered in such a video?

StormTrpr66 2026-03-15 17:58

Which ones do you have? Does it bother you that one side of the car looks backward? I'm not sure why it would cost a premium to have left and right covers. But sure, I'd be willing to pay an extra $5 or $10 if that's what it takes. Have you noticed any change in range or efficiency? As for installation, all the videos I've seen looks very easy other than the Haloblk ones which look like a pain in the ass to install. Not complicated, just an unnecessarily long process with the locking hub. I also don't like the idea of putting the dampening foam directly on the rim instead of on the cover.

StormTrpr66 2026-03-15 18:02

Ha! I found a set that has separate left and right. I knew someone somewhere had to make something like this. [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0DL38XGCK](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0DL38XGCK) And they're not on the expensive side. I've seen them from $75 to almost $300. These are $119.

Username000-1 2026-03-15 22:10

Whatever you decide to do, please update us. Would appreciate hearing about how this unfolds.

StormTrpr66 2026-03-16 00:56

I think I'm going to order the ones in the link I posted. The only other ones I've found that don't have one side of the car spinning the wrong way are the Haloblk ones and like I mentioned, those look like a monumental pain in the ass to install, not to mention they're almost $300. These are $110 and look decent enough. Worst case scenario I just return them and keep using the OEM ones.

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