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Mud flaps/Splash Guards 1500 Silverado - Bigger tires?

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Hello.

 

I am looking for a set of mud flaps/splash guards for my 2010 Silverado WT. I live off a dirt road and just bought the truck. it only has 21000 miles and I want to keep it nice. I believe I currently have 265 tires on 17 inch wheels. I may want to bump up the tire size in the future. The truck came with a front end leveling kit installed. To be honest, I am not a huge fan of the molded mud guards. The truck will see its fair share of Logging roads, unimproved roads, and mud two tracks here in MI. I have damaged Molded mud guards on previous trucks so I am looking for an alternative. Rubber? I have been searching online but cant find anything that isnt "molded plastic". Splash guards are essential for my intended use so I must find something. I really dont want molded ones though. Thoughts?

 

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Jeff

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I like my no drill WeatherTechs but I don't think they would work with your oversize tires.

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I found mine at Cabelas. They have a diamond tread pattern. I have them mounted pretty low and wide (they stick out 1") for the most gravel protection. They are rubber, and don't hold mud as much as most do. My truck already had 2 holes by each wheel, and after I mounted to those I added some self drilling screws. I used bolts and wide fender washers for the holes that were there. It may be overkill, but they're still on the truck.

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Mich4x4

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Thanks guys... I want to stay away from the flares. I had them on my Colorado and they just collected dirt, mud, and moisture (rust). Jonathan, you may be right. I will check out some of the molded ones but I am not keen on them. Nice truck Danny.... Looks like you use it like I use mine!! :D

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I have the DuraFlap mud flaps. I agree, I like the full size mud flaps more than the splashguards. They are a full 12" wide all the way down, and stop all the mud and rocks from hitting my truck and anything I tow.

I can not figure out how to add my images yet, but you can see them on their web site duraflap.com.

kstruckcountry Senior Enthusiast

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That was the first time we'd had mud in quite a while. Only 1/2" of rain. That road doesn't get much muddier, but I know from experience that after 3" it gets some pretty good holes. Lucky I have my flaps, or the clean up would have been even worse, lol

 

PS, my buddy I rescued still owes me a detail!

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Mich4x4

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I have the DuraFlap mud flaps. I agree, I like the full size mud flaps more than the splashguards. They are a full 12" wide all the way down, and stop all the mud and rocks from hitting my truck and anything I tow.

I can not figure out how to add my images yet, but you can see them on their web site duraflap.com.

 

 

I will definitely look into those.. thanks for the suggestion . If you can get some photos posted that would be helpful. If not, no biggie.. My truck is at the Line-x dealer now getting the bed done w/ over the rails. I was thinking of having them spray the rear wheel wells but decided I am just going to order the GM plastic liners instead. They wanted an additional $200 to do the wheel wells...

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I ordered the Duraflap mudflaps for my truck. Everything I read about them is positive. I bought the Drill less set. We will see how well they work and how they look. Like I said, I am not a huge fan of the "mudflap look" but they are essential for what my truck will be used for. Need to protect my investment. Although expensive, the flaps are much cheaper than rocker repairs/repaint...

 

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Jeff

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