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Old 09-08-2014, 10:52 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Would these cake trays improve aerodynamics? (Wheel covers)

I found plastic cake trays that are the right size for my wheels, but the center part protrudes about 1 cm outside of the wheel.

Do you think that these would improve the aerodynamics or make it worse?

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Old 09-08-2014, 12:09 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I would recommend sanding down that circle. Good luck!
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I wouldn't be able to guess. That hard edge on the tray is a problem. Then again the open spoke pattern of the uncovered wheel is pretty bad to begin with.

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Old 09-08-2014, 01:34 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Thanks for the comments. I think I'll try to find something with better shape. I only bought one to see how it would fit. I don't have fuel gauge yet, but maybe I could do roll down testing when I get something ready.

Any tips for fastening these or something similar?
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Old 09-09-2014, 07:15 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Drill it for your bolt pattern, take off the wheel and sandwich it between the wheel and brake. It will never fall off, and it might even help.

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