Will 6" fender flares cover 33x12.50R16 tire width?

Jakeq83 · 12-09-2008, 08:24 PM

I currently live in NC but am moving back to Mass. There is a law in Mass that states, the fender must cover the entire tire. Now i really do not like the look of skinny tires so i am wondering if 6 in fender flares will cover the 33x12.50R16 tires. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks

p-rev · 12-09-2008, 08:27 PM

yes they will. backspacing might be a factor though, im not really sure.

**NEVERSWEAT** · 12-09-2008, 09:23 PM

yes, I have the warn 6 " flares over my 35" pro comp Xtreme MTs 12.50 17's
no mud slinging down the road.

tjhemet · 12-09-2008, 09:48 PM

yes they will cover good,I have Warn on my 99 tj with 33-12.50-15..........

Jakeq83 · 12-09-2008, 09:56 PM

Now would anyone recomed the bolt on pocket flares instead of the warn flares?

p-rev · 12-09-2008, 10:04 PM

i would NOT recommend the buschCRACKer pocket flares, maybe the xenons or bushwackers new flat fenders

**NEVERSWEAT** · 12-09-2008, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Jakeq83

Now would anyone recomed the bolt on pocket flares instead of the warn flares?

I agree.. these flares are bomb proof. I thought I rubbed them off on tree bark.. but they are indestructable so flexible. Sap grated in but they are awesome.. no bushwackers

BlueFlame · 12-10-2008, 12:19 PM

6" flares will only cover the tires if your rims have 4" backspacing or more. 4" is only barely enough.

If you're not going to be bashing your flares against stuff, the pocket flares are just fine.
But do get the offbrand - why pay $400 for BWs when you can pay $150 and they look the same?

TJ-n-triumph · 12-10-2008, 12:22 PM

totally depends on wheel if it will cover, my 6in bushcrackers dont cover half the outer lug.

DirtNMyTeeth · 12-10-2008, 01:03 PM

I have 35-12.50/15 bfg mud with the new BW flat flares & they are covered.[IMG]

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**TheBoogieman** · 12-10-2008, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DirtNMyTeeth

I have 35-12.50/15 bfg mud with the new BW flat flares & they are covered.[IMG]

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Did you win that contest to get those?NICE.

BlueFlame · 12-10-2008, 01:14 PM

[QUOTE=DirtNMyTeeth;6151569]I have 35-12.50/15 bfg mud with the new BW flat flares & they are covered.QUOTE]

Not quite - not "legally". The rears aren't quite covering the tread. Plus in some states the flare (or fenderwell) has to come out to the edge of the tire sidewall!

If I run a straight edge up from the edge of my tread, I have about 1 1/4" sticking out.

DirtNMyTeeth · 12-10-2008, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Theboogieman

Did you win that contest to get those?NICE.

Yes I did. They are very nice. I had the BW pocket flares before & I like these way better, They flex better & they are much cleaner.

Jakeq83 · 12-10-2008, 05:01 PM

Can someone explain what Backspacing is?

orenjr · 12-10-2008, 05:25 PM

I have had the bushwacker flares now for at least 5 years no bad luck, including my dog and friends using them as steps(before I chewed them out). but I live in HI 85 degrees mybe that is the reason
I have SS boggers and the nobs on the outside of the tire stick out from the flares, gets me every time on the state inspection.
good luck