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Old 12-14-2009, 12:25 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by AlaricD View Post
How would a golf-ball dimpled hubcap work compared to a flat hubcap?
It would create turbulent vortices sufficient to keep the air attached at the cap's surface, and force it to wrap around the shape of the wheel at the rear.

The problem comes when the rear of the moving wheel directs the flow into the fender pocket.

How ofter are your wheels truly straight?
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