Go with the flares. They should be standard on stock trucks just for the added paint protection.

 

I'm normally NOT a fan of flares like that BUT on your truck with the lift rims & tires I think the flares look GREAT! I would keep the flares black too. I think it just works with your truck!

 

Completely agree

 

I normally don't like flares either but I'm putting another vote for leaving the flares and painting the steps black too.

 

I like the flares, they look good black. what size lift and tires are you running? nice looking truck

 

Another vote for "WITH".

The truck looks great either way but I think the flares really add to it with the lift, tires & rims.

I think I would also go with black running boards to match flares & brush guard.

Beautiful truck either way.

 

10 inch lift (BDS 8 inch with 2 inch Shackle) 16X10 Wheels, Toyo Tires LT385/70R16 (38X14.50R16)

 

Sharp truck.... with the flares Digs25. .

 

Flares are sexy, I think for red trucks you need to keep them black though!!

 

Flares! Saves the paint and body!

 

i say flares, looks great with em and will protect your fenders especially with those huge tires. also i think you should make the steps black too. i think that the black and red mixed look is very good looking

 

Another vote for flares. I painted mine white to match the truck. Stock with a leveling kit. The bad thing about the flares is they make the wheel opening look so much larger. A 285/75/16 looked tiny all of a sudden. So not only did I buy flares I also bought tires and wheels.

 

Ill Join the with camp, But Id say paint to match or a dark gray. I think the red would look nice with a dark gray.

Sarge

 

Definitely with flares, and keep them black.

 

If you had a set of black wheels and maybe a black painted front end I would say leave them black. But I would paint the flares to match your truck. You painted your step to match your truck?

Then when you paint the flares get the paintable 05 front end and have it painted too. Then peal that trim piece off your doors too!