what are flat style or bushwacker fender flares useful for?
I was just thinking about taking the stock ones off the front completely and cutting the fenders for clearance
because the BW's look more expensive than useful

 

For guys like me they're usefull for covering ones tires so the rig will pass inspection. In my neck of the woods the tread of the tire has to be covered by a flair if it sticks out beyond the body of the vehicle. You might want to look into your local laws regarding this before making a decision. HTH.

 

oh thats annoying. I dont really like the look either. I want them sticking way out there
thanks for clearing that up

 

how about no flares?

 

yeah thats what I said in the OP
I'd rather just take them off in the front and cut the fenders for the look and functionality
but I didnt know there was laws against having tires sticking out too far in certain areas
that thing is a monster I cant wait to buy my next one

 

well i know here its kind of grey... if you not flinging stuff up then you wont get bugged.... but it also depends on the cop.

i still have yet to get a ticket or even pulled over.

 

theyre all about impounding and ticketing ricers in the sacramento area
not a lot of people have serious rigs. just tons of wronglers on 3"
but those coupes are a dime a dozen
I havent heard about any of my friends with upgraded jeeps getting in trouble here
I'll take my chances later on I guess. thanks

 

You can get away with a few inches in cali but the law does say all the tread needs to be coverd by the body and a fender flair counts as part of the body. If the cop wants to they can give you a ticket but more than likely they wont bother a jeep with weels sticking out an inch or two.

remember its the tread and not the side wall that counts unless you have tread that sticks out past the side wall.

 

Remember your in cali so if you get pulled over for it just pretend to be ignorant and you will get away with anything. hahaha. Just kidding, dont do that.

 

I've been driving for 3 years and never been pulled over
but yeah I've heard that is the stereotype
blonde girls can get away with anything if they show a little haha

 

I think the blond girls need to have a hight temp or something like that to get away with things.