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Old 12-16-2014, 07:51 PM
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New Shoes and Tires

Ok finally wore out the old tires and spent a few franklins for new wheels and tires, So now the new problem, what flares would look good and cover the new tires. RBP 20X9 and Hankook 325/60/20 AT.
Was looking at the pocket flares that look like they will cover up to 4"
but to go with smooth, texture finish, factory black plastic or painted to match? truck is tuxedo bl

k too many options open to your good ideas




 
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Old 12-17-2014, 05:44 AM
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Unless you need flares for your local dot laws, I'd just leave it like that. I've never been a big fan of flares until you get real big with the tires.

Darren32 has a great looking truck so I'd copy him. Trent also has a great looking truck. They both need flares to keep the law off their backs, i think...
 
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Old 12-17-2014, 06:06 AM
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Looks nice!!! I agree, leave the truck as is.
 
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Old 12-17-2014, 06:57 AM
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I'm with Joel. I'm not a fan of flares unless you have to have them. Darren and Trent have to install them where they live.
 
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Old 12-17-2014, 07:12 AM
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I agree that it looks good as is, and if it were my truck I'd at most add stock flares just for looks.
 
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Old 12-17-2014, 10:25 AM
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Looks great to me!
 
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Old 12-17-2014, 10:40 AM
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That looks GREAT!

Thanks much for the compliment Joel

Bushwacker pocket flares cover 2"

I put mine on to not get pulled over and so far it has worked (even without the mud flaps I am supposed to have).

I would definitely get painted to match!



 
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Old 12-17-2014, 03:38 PM
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Looks like someone got an early Christmas present. Not a fan of the aftermarket flares unless your running 38s or above. Stock ones are at least free...*

*on select models
 
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Old 12-18-2014, 12:10 AM
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thanks guys, I know some people have pulled over for the tires sticking out past the fenders. but I think I'll wait and see what happens
 
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Old 12-18-2014, 05:45 AM
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The wheels and tires really add to that good looking truck. I think it smart to go without the flares.

Only thing is that you got to do something about those candy canes. lol
 
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Old 12-18-2014, 07:04 AM
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I have the same truck & color , only a 2015.
I like the look of yours....What lift did you go with?
I was thinking of adding flares for the look as well as protection when I start modding. Maybe I'll hold off on flares till everything else is done and then decide.

Any more pics of the pocket flares are helpful also ;-)
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No flares, I like it as is. Beautiful truck!
 
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Beautiful truck. I have to agree with the concept of going without flares if you don't need them. Here in Canada, like Darren and Trent say, we have to have flares covering tires if they stick out. I would have them for 2 reasons. 1-legal BS here in the North, 2-they offer a good deal of protection to the body of the truck from road grit, slush, mud, stones, etc. I wouldn't be without them on a truck with any more than stock tires.

If you're primarily a pavement driver and in a fair weather land, I'd say leave the truck as it. Its 100% beautiful now.
 
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Old 12-20-2014, 10:17 AM
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lobe50.
the rear is stock height, I added a leveling kit to the front from ready lift, just didn't want a lot of rake,
 
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Green69, Looks Awesome.
Is your Grill blacked out, looks like it, but can't tell from the pic??
 


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