Nissan Leaf alloy rim aero inserts ("Leaf Petals")
Source: MyMiniFactory by Paul Kennett
The Nissan Leaf alloy rim aero inserts ("Leaf Petals") is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by Paul Kennett. This is a simple aero mod for a Nissan Leaf alloy rim. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
This is a simple aero mod for a Nissan Leaf alloy rim. It's designed to clip into the rim hole and thereby reduce aerodynamic drag past the wheel. There are 4 variations of the design, each pair includes a plain version and a valve-hole version. Print four of the valve version and 16 of the plain petals. My new favourite is the Mirrored Vent version. It looks pretty good and has two benefits (a) it lets a little air in to cool the brake pads, and (b) it may reduce drag even better than the plain inserts! See Alexey Vdovin thesis Investigation of Aerodynamic Resistance of Rotating Wheels on Passenger Cars. My tests with the original plain inserts indicate improved efficiency of 6% when travelling above 95 kph (59 mph), and 3% improvment at 80 kph. [See my coast down test details.] The inser…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Nissan Leaf alloy rim aero inserts ("Leaf Petals") is free to download from MyMiniFactory. Click the "Download free STL" button above to open the original listing.
- Where is the STL hosted?
- The download is hosted by MyMiniFactory, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by Paul Kennett.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by Paul Kennett, published on MyMiniFactory. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
- Can I print this at home?
- Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.
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