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Old 01-16-2011, 09:57 AM
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Just upgraded me tires and wheels and out did myself once again. They hang out almost 2" past top of fender. Have realized I am never going to keep this truck clean with this situation and eventually paint will suffer. so what does every one suggest? bushwackers run $400 or found JC whitney rubber flairs for $90.
I dont really wheel this thing so dont need any thing too fancy and tough but dont want to bolt crap on my rig.

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Old 01-16-2011, 10:11 AM
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Check out a site called Truck champ.com also, sort of like jc whit
 
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Honestly, get new wheels with more backspacing.

Unless you like the looks of flairs, I wouldn't bother. I have been that route before and they really don't do any justice.
 
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check out ebay. they have some bushwacker look a likes for about $290.
 
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5 P's apply here (Pre-Planning Prevents **** Poor Performance) Oldyelr is right about the flairs. Proper wheel back spacing would have avoided your current problem. Unfortunetly, it sounds like you have already dropped a good piece of change. So, Buswhacker Pocket-style Flairs would probably be your best bet(most coverage). The rubber flairs are cheap and don't really do anything, nor provide enough coverage .
 
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Old 01-16-2011, 11:34 AM
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I have the Xenon fender flares, there soft rubber and protect just as much as the bushwacker flares(also cost as much lol). I really like these because out wheeling I have hit them on trees and stuff and it takes the impact, not the paint.
 
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thanks for the input. definately some places to check into.
yes I like wide tires and flairs-the wide stance look. it was in the plan
 



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