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Old 11-26-2010, 09:47 AM   #1 (permalink)
Zerohour
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Wheel Covers

So another simple project I haven't done for my Subaru are wheel covers.

Since I've installed the wheel skirts on the rear, its another one of the projects and lets the car "dive off the deep end". And since I'm going for it, why not?

But I was wondering if anyone has tried using Dustshields in the back of the wheels as opposed to the Pizza Pans? I wondering if this would provide some benefit while retaining an OEM style look. Or will I still be loosing out on the complete benefits of a smooth surface?

I was just wondering if anyone has tried dust shields and/or the Pizza pan covers, and if they have, what was their a comparable difference? (I know its a minimal gain to begin with, but are the dust shields an absolute waste of an attempt?)

I'm digging through some old posts, but I can't seem to find any actual data. Found a few where the smooth covers gave ~4-5%ish at highway speed.

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