When I was looking for our Model Y there was no question that I wanted the 19” wheels—between the better range, more comfortable ride, lower cost of tires, and the condition of the roads we drive on made them the obvious choice. But I also knew I’d be getting new wheel covers ASAP.
After doing a bunch of research I still couldn’t decide between the Rimetrix Medusas and these covers from Amazon. The cost of the Amazon covers was appealing and I liked the looks of both but I also read a lot of positive reviews about the Rimetrix products. So, I bought a set of each to try them both in person.
Both sets arrived within a day of each other. The Amazon covers looked…fine. They were definitely made of thinner material than the OEM covers (which aside from the looks and the fact that they don’t cover the entire wheel are a quality product) so I had concerns about long-term durability. I also didn’t love the fact that they used metal clips to attach to the wheel which could lead to scratching (like the OEM covers). The packaging also was just OK, with fiber plastic sleeves around each cover and a layer of thin bubble wrap between each one.
The Rimetrix covers on the other hand are much thicker, and made of a different plastic that allegedly stands up better to impacts and temperature changes than the plain ABS the Amazon covers are made of. The Rimetrix covers use plastic clips to grip the wheel spokes, reducing the risk of scratching; the attachment method (clips plus the locking center cap) is much more secure; and the packing materials were more robust with thicker bubble wrap, a styrofoam sheet between each cover, and again fiber plastic sleeves around each cover (not a long-term issue but it shows an attention to detail). They’re made in the US too which I liked.
I also ended up liking the looks of the Medusas better. The Amazon covers once I got them on the car just looked out of scale to me (YMMV).
I did get center cap stickers with the Tesla logo to maintain an OEM-ish look on the Rimetrix. They’ve been on a couple of weeks through a snow storm and a couple of car washes and are holding up great so far. No pics because we’ve all seen plenty of MSM Model Ys with Medusas
But that’s my story. I do have a Rimetrix code that’s good thru the end of February 2024 but don’t want to clutter up the post with it so PM me if you want.
Hope this helps someone else with their decision!
After doing a bunch of research I still couldn’t decide between the Rimetrix Medusas and these covers from Amazon. The cost of the Amazon covers was appealing and I liked the looks of both but I also read a lot of positive reviews about the Rimetrix products. So, I bought a set of each to try them both in person.
Both sets arrived within a day of each other. The Amazon covers looked…fine. They were definitely made of thinner material than the OEM covers (which aside from the looks and the fact that they don’t cover the entire wheel are a quality product) so I had concerns about long-term durability. I also didn’t love the fact that they used metal clips to attach to the wheel which could lead to scratching (like the OEM covers). The packaging also was just OK, with fiber plastic sleeves around each cover and a layer of thin bubble wrap between each one.
The Rimetrix covers on the other hand are much thicker, and made of a different plastic that allegedly stands up better to impacts and temperature changes than the plain ABS the Amazon covers are made of. The Rimetrix covers use plastic clips to grip the wheel spokes, reducing the risk of scratching; the attachment method (clips plus the locking center cap) is much more secure; and the packing materials were more robust with thicker bubble wrap, a styrofoam sheet between each cover, and again fiber plastic sleeves around each cover (not a long-term issue but it shows an attention to detail). They’re made in the US too which I liked.
I also ended up liking the looks of the Medusas better. The Amazon covers once I got them on the car just looked out of scale to me (YMMV).
I did get center cap stickers with the Tesla logo to maintain an OEM-ish look on the Rimetrix. They’ve been on a couple of weeks through a snow storm and a couple of car washes and are holding up great so far. No pics because we’ve all seen plenty of MSM Model Ys with Medusas
But that’s my story. I do have a Rimetrix code that’s good thru the end of February 2024 but don’t want to clutter up the post with it so PM me if you want.Hope this helps someone else with their decision!
