Fender flares with negative offset wheels

[SilverSurfer15]

This is a serious question, for anyone who has or wants wide flares (by choice):

What’s the point of putting negative offset wheels on a truck and then putting flares on it?

The point of buying a negative offset wheel is to have the tire stick out past the fender for an aggressive appearance.

I see people with 12 and 14 wides with flares. Insanity.

Now, I do realize the market is dominated by these wheels but there are plenty of 20x9 wheels with a ~0 offset that will barely sit out past the fender.

This is something I’ve never been able to understand.

Is it for looks? huge bulky flares look awesome?

You no longer have the aggressive stance if the flare covers the tire which negates the whole thing. Not to mention some of them look horrendous, like the GM truck ones.

 

[Livinfast85]

One its for looks. and two it keeps dirt and mud of the side of the truck A LOT more than not having them. My last truck was an F250 with a 10" lift and 40x15.5" wide tires. Without the flares i COULD NOT keep my truck clean to save my life. But with them it was much easier.

 

[ksn240]

It’s all personal preference. Some people like the wheels sticking way out, some don’t. Some like the wider stance without getting mud and grime thrown all over the side of the truck. Some just like the look of the flares.

For me, I wanted to widen the stance of the truck, it didn’t want to throw up dirt and debris all over my paint. I went with 20x10 -25 with 33s and put some Bushwackers on. It’s not for everybody, but I love the look and am happy with it.

 

[Stifmeister]

wider track width.... beyond looks there is a functional reason for it too

 

[thabiiighomie]

It’s all personal preference. Some people like the wheels sticking way out, some don’t. Some like the wider stance without getting mud and grime thrown all over the side of the truck. Some just like the look of the flares.

For me, I wanted to widen the stance of the truck, it didn’t want to throw up dirt and debris all over my paint. I went with 20x10 -25 with 33s and put some Bushwackers on. It’s not for everybody, but I love the look and am happy with it.

Your truck looks spectacular. Do you suggest (my Big Horn truck is bright white) factory fender flares or Bushwackers, as far as function is concerned?
ALSO, could you please send a link for those side steps. Those are exactly what I want on mine. Hate running boards! Thank you!

 

[ksn240]

Your truck looks spectacular. Do you suggest (my Big Horn truck is bright white) factory fender flares or Bushwackers, as far as function is concerned?
ALSO, could you please send a link for those side steps. Those are exactly what I want on mine. Hate running boards! Thank you!

I appreciate it. I would go for the Bushwackers for looks or function. They stick out further so you get more coverage. That being said, unless you have offset wheels I think they look a little odd. That’s just me though, I don’t like my wheels tucked way in. I actually bought new wheels after I installed the Bushwackers because my other wheels set about 2” further inside.


Here is a link to the side steps. They are by nfab. They have them in textured and gloss black.

2019 Ram Truck 1500 RealTruck N-Fab Black Cab Length Nerf Bars | RealTruck

RealTruck ships the 2019 Ram Truck 1500 RealTruck N-Fab Black Cab Length Nerf Bars fast and free within the lower 48 United States. Take advantage of our product experts, image galleries, and legendary customer service to get the right part with no hassle.

realtruck.com

 

[thabiiighomie]

I appreciate it. I would go for the Bushwackers for looks or function. They stick out further so you get more coverage. That being said, unless you have offset wheels I think they look a little odd. That’s just me though, I don’t like my wheels tucked way in. I actually bought new wheels after I installed the Bushwackers because my other wheels set about 2” further inside. View attachment 26871View attachment 26872


Here is a link to the side steps. They are by nfab. They have them in textured and gloss black.

2019 Ram Truck 1500 RealTruck N-Fab Black Cab Length Nerf Bars | RealTruck

RealTruck ships the 2019 Ram Truck 1500 RealTruck N-Fab Black Cab Length Nerf Bars fast and free within the lower 48 United States. Take advantage of our product experts, image galleries, and legendary customer service to get the right part with no hassle.

realtruck.com

You install the side steps yourself?

 

[ksn240]

You install the side steps yourself?

Yeah, pretty simple install. The biggest headache was cleaning the threads from overspray. Get a drill with a wire brush and go over them, or a grade 8 nut and screw it all the way on and all the way off.

 

[Rampat]

Yeah, pretty simple install. The biggest headache was cleaning the threads from overspray. Get a drill with a wire brush and go over them, or a grade 8 nut and screw it all the way on and all the way off.

Go buy a dye from Home Depot. It was maybe $10 and I used a socket on my drill and it was no big deal at all. Installed mine in 30 mins