Choosing arch extensions for a car
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When choosing a fender for a car and tuning design, it should be borne in mind that the width of the front and rear wheels must be the same so that they move along the same track.
Fender on a car is a tuning element that helps to smooth out the outlines of a car with wide tires and hide the wheels protruding beyond the edges of the body.
What is a car fender flare
If wheels are installed on the car wider than specified in the technical passport, then their edges will stick out outside the body of the car. To give the transport a harmonious look, wheel expanders for the car are used. In addition to tuning, the fender on a car also has a protective function: it retains dirt and pebbles that fly from under the wheels when driving. It also protects the body from mechanical damage.
How to choose wheel extensions for a car
The cost and purpose of car fender extensions depends on its material:
- Plastic - cheap and popular decorative overlays designed for installation on passenger cars. Details can be bought with black embossing or for painting. The disadvantage of models of this type is fragility.
- ABS plastic models are flexible and impact resistant, but cost more.
- Rubber wheel arch extensions are designed for SUVs. They absorb side impact without damage, and protect the body and wheels of the Jeep from dents.
- Fiberglass is a durable and resilient material from which you can easily make an original lining on the arch with your own hands.
Wheel arch extensions
Fenders differ in stem width. The choice of size depends on the type of car and on the protrusion of the wheel outside the arch:
- For a passenger car or SUV, the tires of which do not extend beyond the fender, small extensions are suitable for protection against dirt and damage: 1-2,5 cm.
- For SUVs and crossovers, in which the wheels protrude slightly beyond the body, it is better to install 3,5-5 cm fenders. To prevent wide parts from sagging, they can be further strengthened with a wire inserted into a special groove (not available on all models).
- For SUVs with a strong wheel offset, arch extensions of 6-10 cm are suitable, which also necessarily reinforce.
The best options for cars
The most famous manufacturers of fenders:
- The best (and most expensive) wheel arch extensions for passenger cars, suitable for their specific models, are produced by large automakers.
- Chinese companies SAT and Sailing produce inferior in quality, but also cheaper analogues of branded parts.
- The domestic company FENDERS produces wide pads for standard or cut wheel arches and wing edges for Russian and foreign SUV models. Parts are made of a polymer material that is more resistant to damage and UV than ABS plastic.
- Russian Artel produces inexpensive fenders and other tuning accessories for various car brands.
In addition to well-known brands, you can buy inexpensive No-name kits for various car models on the Web.
Are there universal car fender extensions
In addition to fenders created for a specific brand of car, universal arch extensions are sold, which are made of flexible materials. If the shape of the lining does not match the profile of the body, it can be corrected with a building hair dryer. After fitting, the parts are fixed with rivets, screws or glass sealant.
When choosing a fender for a car and tuning design, it should be borne in mind that the width of the front and rear wheels must be the same so that they move along the same track.
