PHEV wheels without the wheel covers (w/ pics!)

[virad]

Finally got those wheel covers off!

http://s364.photobucket.com/user/virad/slideshow/Mobile Uploads

 

[Cobra]

Wow, nice. So will you leave them off?

And did you loose 2mpg now?

 

[virad]

Wow, nice. So will you leave them off?

And did you loose 2mpg now?

lol too soon to tell, but I haven't noticed a big difference in the mpg, although I have a heavy foot to begin with.

The covers are definitely staying off for now! I think it looks much better

 

[ZEP77]

Nice!

I think I'm leaving mine on for now. Yesterday was my first month into ownership so I'm not in any hurry to start modifying.


YET.

 

[marta]

Looks good! Thanks for sharing...

How were they attached, and how did you get them off?

Do you have any pictures of the back of the wheel covers (now that they're off of the car)?

 

[virad]

Looks good! Thanks for sharing...

How were they attached, and how did you get them off?

Do you have any pictures of the back of the wheel covers (now that they're off of the car)?

They are held in place by the lug nuts holding the wheel. I have a jack and tools at home to remove the lug nuts and then remove the wheel cover. Do NOT try to remove the lug nuts without a jack...the wheel will start to shift away from the hub when you loosen and remove the lug nuts. Worst case scenario, the wheel may completely fall off the hub.

I'll take a pic of the back of the wheel cover and post it later.

 

[Jaycee]

Put center caps on. Like these better than the hubcaps.
Didn't notice any mpg difference.

 

[Jaycee]

Center caps from crv

 

[virad]

Center caps from crv

I got a set of the chrome emblem centercaps but they are not flush with the wheel, but stick out just a little. Are yours like that too?

 

[Jaycee]

Yes mine too. You wouldn't notice if you didn't know they were like that.

 

[STR417]

Is anyone interested in selling a right side wheel cover and cap from their 2014 PHEV?

 

[plugmein]

so, hang on. Do the hub caps actually improve gas mileage?

 

[rinthos]

To quote Honda:
"The Accord Plug-In's ultra-light alloy wheels with aero covers have a fresh new design for maximum style and minimum drag.".
and
"The Accord Plug-In was designed with aerodynamics in mind, so you can make the most of your Plug-In's power. The grille, hood, decklid spoiler, wheels, underbody and more were all designed to keep wind resistance and vehicle weight to a minimum.".

While I would agree that they could certainly reduce the drag coefficient (how much is questionable), I would expect a minimal at best impact in gas mileage. Probably just a rounding error at this point though. Certainly wouldn't hurt though.

 

[Theprofessor]

What size are the centercaps?

 

[Dspeedracerc02]

If you still have the wheel covers and center caps, and want to sell them, please let me know!