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ABHaulR · 01-24-2005, 10:50 PM

I got pulled over today by our state troopers. they said i needed mudflaps and fender flares. the mudflaps dont bother me, but the fender flares kill me. does anyone make a good looking flare for our trucks. they dont have to be much, my tires stick out 3 1/4". they cant stick out more than 3". so they dont have to be much, just something that doesnt look like SH#T. some help or some pics would be helpful.
Thanks Dwayne

**Boog** · 01-24-2005, 11:03 PM

Bushwacker flares maybe? You might try coloradoK5.com site for some leads too.

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-24-2005, 11:31 PM

Were Only Talking A 1/4" Here, Is This A Daily Driver, Have You
Considered A Second Set Of Rims, Assuming You Have 12" Rims
Could You Back Down To 10" Or If Your There Back To 8", Imho
The Fenders Flares Will Kill The Look Of Your Ride, Good Luck

5150 · 01-24-2005, 11:55 PM

Dwayne,

Try checking Utah's laws on that kind of stuff. State Troopers don't always know what they are talking about when it comes to that kind of stuff. Just fully check before you spend a bunch of money on something you might not need.

wannabeburbowner · 01-25-2005, 12:01 AM

I agree with yellow69...Check the laws for your self first. I would hate to see you put flares on there and you don't really have to. If you do have to I would rather go to a smaller wheel/tire combo before putting flares on. Do you have room to run more back spacing on your wheels?? Like you said it is only a 1/4 inch. Just my .02, hope you get something figured out.

rustyold72 · 01-25-2005, 12:16 AM

From the Utah safety inspection manual
Fender flares or fender extenders are required to cover both front
and rear tires when wheel track extends beyond the vehicle body.
Looks like the cop is correct this time
Here's the site for the safety inspection requirements
http://safetyinspections.utah.gov/pd...T%20Manual.pdf

Brainchild · 01-25-2005, 12:42 AM

I would look into a set of wheels with a deeper backspacing if possible.I hate the look of flares.

Hooter · 01-25-2005, 12:56 AM

intsead of fender flares, you can get those mud flaps that go on the inside of the innerfender and go all the way around the the wheel well, and you dont screw them to the outer fender and the cover the wheels

grayw0lf · 01-25-2005, 06:31 PM

You could just move to Alabama & forget all of it! If it has 4 wheels (the 4th doesn't have to be on the ground, it can be in the trunk if so desired), you can drive it.

ABHaulR · 01-27-2005, 12:48 AM

the law states that if a tire sticks out more than 3" then a flare is needed. i may just take some rubber and run around the inside of my wheel well, get ticket signed off then take them off. the big thing around here is the mud flaps. i think if i put the mud flaps on then they wont bother me. i can live with the flaps, not the flares...LOL

Dwayne

01-24-2005, 10:50 PM	#1
ABHaulR Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: West Valley City, Ut Posts: 311	need some help??? I got pulled over today by our state troopers. they said i needed mudflaps and fender flares. the mudflaps dont bother me, but the fender flares kill me. does anyone make a good looking flare for our trucks. they dont have to be much, my tires stick out 3 1/4". they cant stick out more than 3". so they dont have to be much, just something that doesnt look like SH#T. some help or some pics would be helpful. Thanks Dwayne __________________ 72' GMC Suburban 10 1/2" of Lift, 40" Tires! Waiting for restoration 67' Chevy, What to do??? And Bad Ass American Bulldogs!

01-24-2005, 11:03 PM	#2
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,205	Bushwacker flares maybe? You might try coloradoK5.com site for some leads too. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

01-24-2005, 11:31 PM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,477	Were Only Talking A 1/4" Here, Is This A Daily Driver, Have You Considered A Second Set Of Rims, Assuming You Have 12" Rims Could You Back Down To 10" Or If Your There Back To 8", Imho The Fenders Flares Will Kill The Look Of Your Ride, Good Luck __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

01-24-2005, 11:55 PM	#4
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Dwayne, Try checking Utah's laws on that kind of stuff. State Troopers don't always know what they are talking about when it comes to that kind of stuff. Just fully check before you spend a bunch of money on something you might not need. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

01-25-2005, 12:01 AM	#5
wannabeburbowner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Philadelphia, Ohio Posts: 253	I agree with yellow69...Check the laws for your self first. I would hate to see you put flares on there and you don't really have to. If you do have to I would rather go to a smaller wheel/tire combo before putting flares on. Do you have room to run more back spacing on your wheels?? Like you said it is only a 1/4 inch. Just my .02, hope you get something figured out. __________________ 71 Chevy Long Bed (gettin' bagged) 84 GMC K1500 (Sold) 85 Monte Carlo SS white w/gray int. (being a dumba** and totaled it ) 85 Monte Carlo SS clone T-top (Sold) 72 Chevelle-tubbed 64 Buick Sportwagon

01-25-2005, 12:16 AM	#6
rustyold72 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Ark City KS Posts: 505	From the Utah safety inspection manual Fender flares or fender extenders are required to cover both front and rear tires when wheel track extends beyond the vehicle body. Looks like the cop is correct this time Here's the site for the safety inspection requirements http://safetyinspections.utah.gov/pd...T%20Manual.pdf __________________ 71 Chevy C10 "The Rust Bucket" 72 Chevy C10 apart in the garage 02 WS6 T/A Fast Black and bad@$$ 93 Nissan Pathfinder "Emily" Totaled RIP girl 05 Jeep Grand Cherokee-HEMI powered 87 Iroc Z28 305 TPI auto (crying out for an LS1 swap)

01-25-2005, 12:42 AM	#7
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	I would look into a set of wheels with a deeper backspacing if possible.I hate the look of flares. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

01-25-2005, 12:56 AM	#8
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	intsead of fender flares, you can get those mud flaps that go on the inside of the innerfender and go all the way around the the wheel well, and you dont screw them to the outer fender and the cover the wheels __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

01-25-2005, 06:31 PM	#9
grayw0lf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Clanton, AL Posts: 1,253	You could just move to Alabama & forget all of it! If it has 4 wheels (the 4th doesn't have to be on the ground, it can be in the trunk if so desired), you can drive it. __________________ 85' CUCV M1009!!! The newest addition! 6.2diesel, Th400, NP208, & only 36k miles! 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside - Looking good these days! 05' Dodge Neon 88' Winner Escape Sport 1750 - 4.3v6 94' Seadoo SP 84' Honda TRX200, bare nekkid. Just a frame & tires. Always looking for another project or any good deal!

01-27-2005, 12:48 AM	#10
ABHaulR Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: West Valley City, Ut Posts: 311	flares the law states that if a tire sticks out more than 3" then a flare is needed. i may just take some rubber and run around the inside of my wheel well, get ticket signed off then take them off. the big thing around here is the mud flaps. i think if i put the mud flaps on then they wont bother me. i can live with the flaps, not the flares...LOL Dwayne __________________ 72' GMC Suburban 10 1/2" of Lift, 40" Tires! Waiting for restoration 67' Chevy, What to do??? And Bad Ass American Bulldogs!



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