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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: Jeepjedi on September 15, 2011, 04:58:51 PM

Title: wheel arch extensions
Post by: Jeepjedi on September 15, 2011, 04:58:51 PM: was looking at these and they are shit looking

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JEEP-GRAND-CHEROKEE-WJ-1999-2004-FENDER-FLARES-WHEEL-ARCH-EXTENSIONS-/160648949599?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item25676c6f5f (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JEEP-GRAND-CHEROKEE-WJ-1999-2004-FENDER-FLARES-WHEEL-ARCH-EXTENSIONS-/160648949599?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item25676c6f5f)

prefer these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JEEP-CHEROKEE-XJ-WHEEL-ARCH-EXTENSIONS-NEW-/160645213430?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2567336cf6 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JEEP-CHEROKEE-XJ-WHEEL-ARCH-EXTENSIONS-NEW-/160645213430?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2567336cf6)

do you think they may cut to fit ??
Title: Re: wheel arch extensions
Post by: scrw on September 15, 2011, 05:12:12 PM: First ones are a picture of Iceland Offroad flares, and a shit picture too, just a cheap copy. XJ ones wont fit easily, wonder if these will better

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JEEP-GRAND-CHEROKEE-ZJ-1992-1998-FENDER-FLARES-WHEEL-ARCH-EXTENSIONS-/150662435872?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item23142e5420 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JEEP-GRAND-CHEROKEE-ZJ-1992-1998-FENDER-FLARES-WHEEL-ARCH-EXTENSIONS-/150662435872?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item23142e5420)

Either way I bet they are shit quality.
Title: Re: wheel arch extensions
Post by: scrw on September 15, 2011, 05:14:41 PM: Anyway on yours I'd cut the return lip back a bit & use an arch roller, you only need another 1/2 inch of clearance. PUT DOWN AND WALK AWAY FROM THE ANGLE GRINDER :rotflmao:
Title: Re: wheel arch extensions
Post by: Tank on September 15, 2011, 05:25:35 PM: Had a guy on here bought some flares from Poland and they were shite.That was a while ago but i would still be wary
Title: Re: wheel arch extensions
Post by: Cockney Boy on September 15, 2011, 06:44:16 PM: Have a look at Smitty bit ones, I have them on my TJ, really hard wearing and no need to pain.
Title: Re: wheel arch extensions
Post by: The Smiths on September 15, 2011, 06:49:57 PM: Quote from: Tank on September 15, 2011, 05:25:35 PM
Had a guy on here bought some flares from Poland and they were shite.That was a while ago but i would still be wary

I've the crap Polish ones fitted to mine.

They are OK, the surface finish needs sorting and then spraying - but what do you expect for the price.

They have taken some big hits and survived (I filled them with expanding foam prior to fitting, and also used it to bond it to the panels as well as bolts) - got to say when I took out the Corsa it did crack it a bit at the bottom edge of one - but not bad considering, and not done anything to fix it as its not too bad
Title: Re: wheel arch extensions
Post by: Jeepjedi on September 15, 2011, 08:55:07 PM: gonna sound strange but was also looking at landie ones
Title: Re: wheel arch extensions
Post by: Jeepjedi on September 15, 2011, 08:56:14 PM: Quote from: Cockney Boy on September 15, 2011, 06:44:16 PM
Have a look at Smitty bit ones, I have them on my TJ, really hard wearing and no need to pain.

link perchance
Title: Re: wheel arch extensions
Post by: isle of man on September 15, 2011, 08:58:30 PM: Ahhh bingo wings!!!!
Title: Re: wheel arch extensions
Post by: Cockney Boy on September 15, 2011, 09:03:28 PM: I paid about £220 for the set

http://www.smittybilt.com/product/index/197.htm

Quote from: Jeepjedi on September 15, 2011, 08:56:14 PM
Quote from: Cockney Boy on September 15, 2011, 06:44:16 PM
Have a look at Smitty bit ones, I have them on my TJ, really hard wearing and no need to pain.

link perchance
Title: Re: wheel arch extensions
Post by: greggmo on September 15, 2011, 11:51:49 PM: leave em till ya get pulled then do somethin. never been pulled for mine or mandas. the plod never do anythin anymore anyway. most of em wouldnt even know what motor it was let alone the law reguarding wheel coverage. if you drive right and give em no reason then you wont get a pull.
Title: Re: wheel arch extensions
Post by: Bishops Finger on September 16, 2011, 12:28:17 AM: Seems fair..theres some Ricer 4x4 (pre Navarra pick up? ) that always seem to have wheels sticking out of the front arches...
Title: Re: wheel arch extensions
Post by: Delk on September 16, 2011, 04:20:38 PM: The tyres on my jeep stick out and I have never been bothered on the road or by MOT inspector. I just get tired of all the muck up the side of the jeep so I want even bigger ones.