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Tesla · 03-18-2012, 06:06 PM

I have been thinking about doing these, and have a temp cover in place, but before I do the permanent versions:
Is it better to have the cover close the gap all around the front tyre, or just close front and top, leaving back open to let air out?
I have seen some comments like rounding rear of wheel arch to help exiting air merge with the side air along body, so I assume there is a need to keep the rear open more than the front and top.
Havesearched around and haven't been able to find the answer to my question.

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Tesla Master EcoModder Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 355 The Truck - '02 Nissan GU Patrol ST Thanks: 5 Thanked 76 Times in 50 Posts	Partial front wheel covers/skirts question. I have been thinking about doing these, and have a temp cover in place, but before I do the permanent versions: Is it better to have the cover close the gap all around the front tyre, or just close front and top, leaving back open to let air out? I have seen some comments like rounding rear of wheel arch to help exiting air merge with the side air along body, so I assume there is a need to keep the rear open more than the front and top. Havesearched around and haven't been able to find the answer to my question.