Opinion; flares or no?

jaxcam02 · July 25, 2018

What about the OEM flares. I was debating on them for my 2017 and went outside today to find gum on the side of my truck where the OEM flares would have been. Picking a set up tomorrow for the simple fact it would stop most of the small bull shit from getting throw up the side of the truck.

6.2Midnight · July 30, 2018

This is my exact dilemma after having my 2017 1500 Silverado, with a 6" lift added last week. My tires stick out about 1.5 inches, I do not want to throw crap all over my paint. I don't want a huge flare, just something enough to do the job, I don't want to drill into the side of my truck either. What have you bought for your truck that may fit my needs?

I did see the Rough Country set, they look like what I think I want, just no real world feedback.

https://www.roughcountry.com/rc-chevy-pocket-fender-flares-f-c11611sc.html

fbomb · July 30, 2018

I'm not the biggest fan of flares...But I think they look good with you setup.

Nasty · July 30, 2018

Less is more. Flares ruin it

geswek · July 30, 2018

This is my exact dilemma after having my 2017 1500 Silverado, with a 6" lift added last week. My tires stick out about 1.5 inches, I do not want to throw crap all over my paint. I don't want a huge flare, just something enough to do the job, I don't want to drill into the side of my truck either. What have you bought for your truck that may fit my needs?

I did see the Rough Country set, they look like what I think I want, just no real world feedback.

https://www.roughcountry.com/rc-chevy-pocket-fender-flares-f-c11611sc.html

With my 6” lift from RC, +18 offset wheels, and 2 inch spacers on rear; my wheels stick out 2 inches from the fender.

The RC bolt on look fenders are clip on and use some existing factory screws. They provide 1.75” if coverage. It’s hard to see in my photos but my wheels stick out about .25” past flairs.

If you got them your wheels would be slightly in from edge of flares.

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6.2Midnight · July 30, 2018

38 minutes ago, geswek said:

With my 6” lift from RC, +18 offset wheels, and 2 inch spacers on rear; my wheels stick out 2 inches from the fender.

The RC bolt on look fenders are clip on and use some existing factory screws. They provide 1.75” if coverage. It’s hard to see in my photos but my wheels stick out about .25” past flairs.

If you got them your wheels would be slightly in from edge of flares.

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Great info, thank you.

6.2Midnight · July 30, 2018

I just ordered the RC smooth version, should be here in a couple weeks after they get done painting them to match.

6.2Midnight · July 30, 2018

jaxcam02 · July 31, 2018

Cool can't wait to see them. I'm trying to get to install the GM ones but it's been raining in FL ever damn day, plus I need to cut and buff the areas before I install them.

15BlueSilverado · August 1, 2018

Like others here, I'm on the fence with them also. They look good if the tires stick out and sit either flush or just a bit past the flares but if the tires are already flush and you add the flares, I think it looks funny. Kind of like if your truck skipped leg day at the gym, LOL.