Bushwacker Fender Flares. Are they worth it?

[bioned]

I love the look, strongly considering it when my XLT Hybrid comes in some time in the next 5 years.

First, I am a newb to car maintenance and truck buying.

Only thing holding me back is the budget. From a very naïve perspective, fender flares look like they'd help with protecting the fender, and at least, hide rust when it starts growing.

I guess what my question here is, is it worth blowing 700+ (Tax and install) on fender flare? Other than the looks, how does it help the truck?

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[Stock411]

I think it helps with rock chips from getting onto the fender paint and even the body panels. Also they look pleasing on the truck itself

 

[Scupking]

They do look good if you have bigger than stock tires.

 

[Deleted member 12286]

They really help with rock and mud flipping up in the body.
I have 245/65/17 Toyo tires. If I go wheel spacers to make the tires flush with the flares than I believe I will get a lot of dirt and rock chips on the paint.

 

[r8drskullz]

They really help with rock and mud flipping up in the body.
I have 245/65/17 Toyo tires. If I go wheel spacers to make the tires flush with the flares than I believe I will get a lot of dirt and rock chips on the paint.

Did you use the stock rims? Looks great

 

[Deleted member 12286]

Yes the stock rims.

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