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Old Mar 2, 2017 | 07:06 PM
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Have a 2013 F-150 ex-cab and have added new wheels and tires (20"). The tires now stick out of the wheel wells by about 2" and I would like to add flares to help protect the body and for looks too. After searching, there are lots of options. My truck is black so that part is easy and I like the look of the Pocket style. My main concern is what brand or type will hold up to weekly car washes here in the Minnesota winters? I don't want them pulling off going through the drive through washes.
Would appreciate any and all comments or recommendations.

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Old Mar 2, 2017 | 07:59 PM
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I have washed my truck about twice a week for 4 years with Lund fender flares and no issues. They are mounted very securely without drilling new holes, they use existing holes and hardware as well as enhanced clips.

You said you liked the pocket style flares so you may not like these, I bought these because they look nothing like those hideous things, but hey if we all had the same tastes and thoughts, it'd be a pretty boring planet to live on.

I also have a negative offset wheel that made mine stick out about 2" passed the fender and these flares deflect everything except a little dusting spray when turning. They provide and extra 1.5" protection over nothing at all.

Here's a pic of them,...




Similar to what the oem Raptors have.
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Old Mar 3, 2017 | 09:06 AM
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Default Flares

Thanks RnlComp. Nice looking truck and I like your flares. I'll look into the Lund flares (with pockets-lol).
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