Mud Flaps Larger Tires
#1
Senior Member
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Mud Flaps Larger Tires
Looking for opinions. I just put on BFG KO2's today in 275/70/18 size....up from my plain old 275/65's. As you can see in the pic, I also added new wheels which are wider, now my mud flaps are not wide enough. Do you guys think I should remove the mud flaps all together or replace with a wider model? I tried to get the offset so the tires didn't stick out any, but they do stick out very slightly, also with the aggressive sidewalk of the KO2's. Not sure how much water spray and rocks the current flaps have been stopping. Thanks for your opinions.
#2
Underground Rock Hound
I actually chipped my own windshield by flipping up a rock and driving into it. I got flaps the next day and noticed a huge difference.
The flaps you have should still provide ample protection. I'd leave them.
The flaps you have should still provide ample protection. I'd leave them.
#3
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Yeah it's kind of a toss up to leave the current ones on or remove all together.
#4
Ford Accessories Manager
Here's what I did. Looks better in person than in pictures, I love how it looks. Some modifications required (I cut the flares on a taper to get the flaps to sit at the right angle).
The flaps are the Ford Premium flat mudflaps, actually designed for the 2015 trucks. Nice and thick so they won't warp, and are very effective in keeping the truck clean.
The flaps are the Ford Premium flat mudflaps, actually designed for the 2015 trucks. Nice and thick so they won't warp, and are very effective in keeping the truck clean.
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Here's what I did. Looks better in person than in pictures, I love how it looks. Some modifications required (I cut the flares on a taper to get the flaps to sit at the right angle). The flaps are the Ford Premium flat mudflaps, actually designed for the 2015 trucks. Nice and thick so they won't warp, and are very effective in keeping the truck clean.
#6
Project White Fang
Here's what I did. Looks better in person than in pictures, I love how it looks. Some modifications required (I cut the flares on a taper to get the flaps to sit at the right angle).
The flaps are the Ford Premium flat mudflaps, actually designed for the 2015 trucks. Nice and thick so they won't warp, and are very effective in keeping the truck clean.
The flaps are the Ford Premium flat mudflaps, actually designed for the 2015 trucks. Nice and thick so they won't warp, and are very effective in keeping the truck clean.
#7
Ford Accessories Manager
http://accessories.ford.ca/exterior/splash-guards/kit-mudflap-11090.html
$90/pair from Ford.
I have a pretty extreme setup on mine - 35x12.50R18 on 18x9 +12.
Your tire/rim setup will give you a lot more clearance, you might even get away without trimming. If you do have to trim, it won't be much.
My dad owns a body shop, so we got a little carried away and cut 1/2" of metal off the bottom edge of the fender as well. It was rubbing even before the mudflaps, and I didn't want to do it again if I still had rubbing from just cutting plastic.
You will need to drill holes, but that's nothing to be afraid of, just put some grease on the holes before you put the screws in.
They held up extremely well in our slushy winter, they're designed for extreme climates. And I tested them out in the mud yesterday too! Kept all the mud off the side of my truck in some mild off roading.
Oh, also...the rear ones come with a support bracket for the inner corner. Because I wanted them mounted out so far, I had to weld an extension onto those brackets.
$90/pair from Ford.
I have a pretty extreme setup on mine - 35x12.50R18 on 18x9 +12.
Your tire/rim setup will give you a lot more clearance, you might even get away without trimming. If you do have to trim, it won't be much.
My dad owns a body shop, so we got a little carried away and cut 1/2" of metal off the bottom edge of the fender as well. It was rubbing even before the mudflaps, and I didn't want to do it again if I still had rubbing from just cutting plastic.
You will need to drill holes, but that's nothing to be afraid of, just put some grease on the holes before you put the screws in.
They held up extremely well in our slushy winter, they're designed for extreme climates. And I tested them out in the mud yesterday too! Kept all the mud off the side of my truck in some mild off roading.
Oh, also...the rear ones come with a support bracket for the inner corner. Because I wanted them mounted out so far, I had to weld an extension onto those brackets.
Last edited by ExpresswayFord; 04-18-2015 at 07:48 AM.
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#8
Project White Fang
http://accessories.ford.ca/exterior/splash-guards/kit-mudflap-11090.html
$90/pair from Ford.
I have a pretty extreme setup on mine - 35x12.50R18 on 18x9 +12.
Your tire/rim setup will give you a lot more clearance, you might even get away without trimming. If you do have to trim, it won't be much.
My dad owns a body shop, so we got a little carried away and cut 1/2" of metal off the bottom edge of the fender as well. It was rubbing even before the mudflaps, and I didn't want to do it again if I still had rubbing from just cutting plastic.
You will need to drill holes, but that's nothing to be afraid of, just put some grease on the holes before you put the screws in.
They held up extremely well in our slushy winter, they're designed for extreme climates. And I tested them out in the mud yesterday too! Kept all the mud off the side of my truck in some mild off roading.
Oh, also...the rear ones come with a support bracket for the inner corner. Because I wanted them mounted out so far, I had to weld an extension onto those brackets.
$90/pair from Ford.
I have a pretty extreme setup on mine - 35x12.50R18 on 18x9 +12.
Your tire/rim setup will give you a lot more clearance, you might even get away without trimming. If you do have to trim, it won't be much.
My dad owns a body shop, so we got a little carried away and cut 1/2" of metal off the bottom edge of the fender as well. It was rubbing even before the mudflaps, and I didn't want to do it again if I still had rubbing from just cutting plastic.
You will need to drill holes, but that's nothing to be afraid of, just put some grease on the holes before you put the screws in.
They held up extremely well in our slushy winter, they're designed for extreme climates. And I tested them out in the mud yesterday too! Kept all the mud off the side of my truck in some mild off roading.
Oh, also...the rear ones come with a support bracket for the inner corner. Because I wanted them mounted out so far, I had to weld an extension onto those brackets.
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