Flare Fender Mistake

beachguysc · 07-22-2018, 08:48 PM

I’ve put a lot of time into rebuilding my cart and have it looking pretty good. I painted the body and replaced everything on the exterior except the black trim around the fenders. But the trim over the tires has some scuffs. I have some seen some great looking carts with fender flares and thought I would give it a shot. Make my cart look more aggressive and cover my scuffs/scratches. But after drilling holes and installing 1 flare, I think I made a mistake. It looks way too big. I guess the ones I saw that looked good on other carts are either smaller flares, or they are on carts with larger tires and lift kit than me(mine is 3” lift with 20” tires). If I remove the flare, I will have 6 new screw holes along with my other scuffs. These flares are 3.5 inches wide. Are there smaller flares that won’t look so gigantic? Or some other sort of trim I can install? I was also considering wheel spacers to at least fill the space a little better. What would you do?

LukeL · 07-22-2018, 08:49 PM

I wouldn’t have noticed. Looks great to me.

Club Car DS driver’s club #59

screwdrivers2018 · 07-22-2018, 08:52 PM

Put on wheel spacers bring those tires out a little and the flairs won’t look too big. Amazon sells them in a few different sizes. I put 2 in on mine and it made a big difference

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Lochlin · 07-23-2018, 07:05 AM

After I installed fender flares the front wheels looked awesome but the rear wheels looked like they were sucked into the cart too far. I put 3 inch spacers on the back wheels but not the front and it looks perfect now. No change in handling or ride at all.

aea1156 · 07-23-2018, 07:22 AM

I have to agree, think it looks good! Wheel spacers will definitely give it a more aggressive profile and nice addition.

beachguysc · 07-23-2018, 07:32 AM

Thanks, everyone for the suggestions and compliments. I think I'll go with 2" rear spacers and leave the front alone. The front flares are a little smaller and seem to fit better

fishbooz · 07-23-2018, 10:48 AM

Summit performance makes high quality billet wheel spacers at a great price.

DannyAbear · 07-23-2018, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aea1156

I have to agree, think it looks good! Wheel spacers will definitely give it a more aggressive profile and nice addition.

And eat up axle bearings

DannyAbear · 07-23-2018, 11:55 AM

Look into Flexi-flares, they are available in 2 different widths and attachment styles

beachguysc · 07-26-2018, 07:11 PM

I went with the 2” Summit spacers. They really filled out the void nicely. I realize I maynwear down the bearings quicker. But I like the aggressive look and don’t put a ton of miles on the cart. I think I’ll leave the front fender flare free. (They saying that fast)

07-22-2018, 08:48 PM	#1
beachguysc Getting Wild Join Date: May 2018 Location: MB SC Posts: 112	Flare Fender Mistake I’ve put a lot of time into rebuilding my cart and have it looking pretty good. I painted the body and replaced everything on the exterior except the black trim around the fenders. But the trim over the tires has some scuffs. I have some seen some great looking carts with fender flares and thought I would give it a shot. Make my cart look more aggressive and cover my scuffs/scratches. But after drilling holes and installing 1 flare, I think I made a mistake. It looks way too big. I guess the ones I saw that looked good on other carts are either smaller flares, or they are on carts with larger tires and lift kit than me(mine is 3” lift with 20” tires). If I remove the flare, I will have 6 new screw holes along with my other scuffs. These flares are 3.5 inches wide. Are there smaller flares that won’t look so gigantic? Or some other sort of trim I can install? I was also considering wheel spacers to at least fill the space a little better. What would you do?

07-22-2018, 08:49 PM	#2
LukeL Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 6,539	Re: Flare Fender Mistake I wouldn’t have noticed. Looks great to me. Club Car DS driver’s club #59

07-22-2018, 08:52 PM	#3
screwdrivers2018 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 8	Re: Flare Fender Mistake Put on wheel spacers bring those tires out a little and the flairs won’t look too big. Amazon sells them in a few different sizes. I put 2 in on mine and it made a big difference Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-23-2018, 07:05 AM	#4
Lochlin Gone Wild Join Date: May 2011 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 2,948	Re: Flare Fender Mistake After I installed fender flares the front wheels looked awesome but the rear wheels looked like they were sucked into the cart too far. I put 3 inch spacers on the back wheels but not the front and it looks perfect now. No change in handling or ride at all.

07-23-2018, 07:22 AM	#5
aea1156 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 22	Re: Flare Fender Mistake I have to agree, think it looks good! Wheel spacers will definitely give it a more aggressive profile and nice addition.
aea1156 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 22

Today
BGW	Sponsored Links __________________ This advertising will not be shown in this way to registered members. Register your free account today and become a member on Buggies Gone Wild Golf Cart Forum

07-23-2018, 07:32 AM	#6
beachguysc Getting Wild Join Date: May 2018 Location: MB SC Posts: 112	Re: Flare Fender Mistake Thanks, everyone for the suggestions and compliments. I think I'll go with 2" rear spacers and leave the front alone. The front flares are a little smaller and seem to fit better

07-23-2018, 10:48 AM	#7
fishbooz Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Northeast Georgia Posts: 178	Re: Flare Fender Mistake Summit performance makes high quality billet wheel spacers at a great price.

07-23-2018, 11:55 AM	#9
DannyAbear Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 398	Re: Flare Fender Mistake Look into Flexi-flares, they are available in 2 different widths and attachment styles

07-26-2018, 07:11 PM	#10
beachguysc Getting Wild Join Date: May 2018 Location: MB SC Posts: 112	Re: Flare Fender Mistake I went with the 2” Summit spacers. They really filled out the void nicely. I realize I maynwear down the bearings quicker. But I like the aggressive look and don’t put a ton of miles on the cart. I think I’ll leave the front fender flare free. (They saying that fast)

Similar Threads
Thread	Forum
Fender Flare Pics	Electric EZGO
Club Car DS Fender Flare Kit	Golf Carts and Parts
Yamaha G20 & G21 Fender Flare	Lifted Golf Carts
Suggestion on fender flare and other	Lifted Golf Carts
Fender flare set for Ezgo	Golf Carts and Parts