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theholycow

11-02-2011 05:10 AM

Thoughts on these wheelcovers?

These are from a 1951 Buick. Any thoughts on their aerodynamic drag?

Would they even fit modern wheels?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI...E:B:SS:US:1123
https://i.ebayimg.com/t/1951-Buick-Hu...8Y7,g~~_12.JPG

Jay2TheRescue

11-02-2011 05:36 AM

Re: Thoughts on these wheelcovers?

I think they probably would fit the wheels on your Buick, provided that those are 15" hubcaps.

theclencher

11-02-2011 11:25 AM

Re: Thoughts on these wheelcovers?

They are "closed" meaning no air venting from front to back of wheel and vice versa, which should be more aero than vented. They do have a nice broad dome but are pretty dishy around the perimeter. I think you'd be hard pressed to detect any aero differences via fuel economy. Put them on if you like how they look.

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