Front tires throw big mess on vehicle sides
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02-23-2009, 11:55 AM
Front tires throw big mess on vehicle sides
2006 XLT Escape.
Does everyone have this problem - and has has anyone found a solution for this: My front tires throw so much road slush/salt and water on the sides (and around the front fender) of the vehicle that it even gets up on the side windows. After a trip yesterday I had THICK ice/slush/salt build up on the sides. This can't be good for the paint, especially if it throws some pebbles and debri against it.
Has anyone found a fix or product for this problem - some kind of guard or extension that can be placed around the tire opening on the fender that catches this stuff, maybe a piece of plastic that fits around it and sticks out 3" or so? Mud guards do nothing (except look cool...)
I noticed even at the car wash when I drive away slowly, any water I cross gets flung up on the side doors.
Thanks
I did look on the internet but maybe I'm not searching the right product.
Does everyone have this problem - and has has anyone found a solution for this: My front tires throw so much road slush/salt and water on the sides (and around the front fender) of the vehicle that it even gets up on the side windows. After a trip yesterday I had THICK ice/slush/salt build up on the sides. This can't be good for the paint, especially if it throws some pebbles and debri against it.
Has anyone found a fix or product for this problem - some kind of guard or extension that can be placed around the tire opening on the fender that catches this stuff, maybe a piece of plastic that fits around it and sticks out 3" or so? Mud guards do nothing (except look cool...)
I noticed even at the car wash when I drive away slowly, any water I cross gets flung up on the side doors.
Thanks
I did look on the internet but maybe I'm not searching the right product.
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02-23-2009, 12:03 PM
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02-23-2009, 05:29 PM
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02-24-2009, 10:06 AM
Mine kicks the stuff out up higher than the mud flaps so running boards probably wouldn't help. The official ford resolve was to add mud flaps. Did it, but again the fenders just don't stick out far enough. If there are some inventors out there this would be a great niche. Your 2007 doesn't do this?
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I have a buddy that rallys his subaru, and he has exactly what you described on his car. They look very universal. Maybe search for rally type acessories. IDK. I can ask him about it next time i see him.
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02-24-2009, 11:36 AM
Found 2 products for this! If anyone is interested the pricey fix - real custom painted flares from: https://www.wooddashexperts.com/cata...S-p-38673.html
And the more affordable extenders: Pacer Performance Rubber Fender Extensions : JC Whitney: Truck Accessories & Parts
I think we may try the affordable EASY-TO-TRIM RUBBER FENDER EXTENSIONS/FLARE and see if they help. Anything should help!
And the more affordable extenders: Pacer Performance Rubber Fender Extensions : JC Whitney: Truck Accessories & Parts
I think we may try the affordable EASY-TO-TRIM RUBBER FENDER EXTENSIONS/FLARE and see if they help. Anything should help!
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