How to Install Tesla Wheel Covers (Model 3, Model Y & Model Y L)
By ArcaneMetric · Updated October 3, 2026
Full-coverage wheel covers are one of the easiest ways to change how a Tesla looks — and to stop the curb rash that Tesla’s wheels are prone to. They clip onto the factory wheels, so there’s nothing to drill or bolt. Plan on about five minutes per wheel.
What you need
- A set of four covers made for your car’s model year and wheel size
- A soft cloth or brush to clean the rim
- No tools
Step by step
- Check your wheel size. Read the size on the tire sidewall — for example 255/45R19 means 19-inch wheels. Wheel covers are made for one wheel size and model year, so make sure your set matches.
- Remove the factory aero covers. If your wheels have Tesla aero covers, hold one near the edge and pull it straight toward you to release the clips. No tools are needed. Keep them in case you want to switch back.
- Sort left and right covers. Asymmetric designs are marked L or R on the back: L covers go on the left side of the car, R covers on the right. Symmetric designs fit either side.
- Line up the valve hole. Brush dust and small stones off the rim, then hold the cover so its valve opening sits over the tire valve.
- Press until the clips snap in. Press the center first, then work around the edge, pressing over each spoke until every clip clicks into place. Use the flat of your hand — don't hit the cover.
- Check the fit. Give each spoke a gentle pull — nothing should move. Repeat on the other wheels, and check them again after your first drive.
Removing the covers
Pull the cover outward at the edge next to the valve opening, then work your way around the wheel until the clips release. They come off without damaging the wheel, so you can swap back to the factory look any time.
Tips
- Fit them on a clean, dry wheel — grit under a cover can scratch the rim.
- Check that every clip is seated after the first drive and after a car wash.
- Model year matters: 2025+ Model Y (Juniper) and 2024+ Model 3 (Highland) wheels differ from earlier cars, and the Model Y L has its own 19" wheels.
Find covers for your car
See all styles in Tesla wheel covers. US orders ship by ocean freight in about 15–30 days with import duties included; shipping is free on orders of $75 or more, and you can return covers within 30 days of delivery.