Are fender flares acceptable?
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+1. We're not much for form over function here. The car would be more aerodynamic with the stock fenders, and those wheels/tires fit under stock fenders.
If you're not on 245s or 275s and you have flares, you're doing it wrong.
If you're not on 245s or 275s and you have flares, you're doing it wrong.
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Yikes noob this is an old thread! But since mine was the last post - 2 freeking years ago - in it I'll update.
I did end up putting flares on mine to fit monster truck wheels under it.
I can beat him on the track but I can never be as cool!
Before you ask I'll tell you they are a welded steel frame with a fiberglass skin and they are without a doubt the dumbest way anyone ever made flares. Do not try this at home!
The tires are 265/40-17 on 17x10 +25 wheels.
A few folks earlier in this thread said they regretted cutting the fenders and putting flairs on. I most certainly do not regret it but keep in mind most of what I do to this car is just because I like tinkering in the garage with it. I figure since I started with a $500 Miata I have nothing to lose by doing dumb stuff like cutting the quarters off it...
I did end up putting flares on mine to fit monster truck wheels under it.
I can beat him on the track but I can never be as cool!
Before you ask I'll tell you they are a welded steel frame with a fiberglass skin and they are without a doubt the dumbest way anyone ever made flares. Do not try this at home!
The tires are 265/40-17 on 17x10 +25 wheels.
A few folks earlier in this thread said they regretted cutting the fenders and putting flairs on. I most certainly do not regret it but keep in mind most of what I do to this car is just because I like tinkering in the garage with it. I figure since I started with a $500 Miata I have nothing to lose by doing dumb stuff like cutting the quarters off it...
Last edited by charchri4; 02-06-2015 at 09:50 AM.