Is it worth putting mud flaps on a car?

If you are a car owner and enthusiast, you have probably wondered if it is worth putting mud flaps on a car. It is our view that investing in mud flaps yields several benefits for your car and potentially your wallet. In this article, we will look at the reasons why you might want to install some high-quality mudflaps, and what the benefits and potential cons are.

What are the benefits of mud flaps?

Enhanced Protection: PolyWard rally-style mud flaps act as a shield, reducing the risk of damage to your vehicle’s bodywork and paint caused by road debris, rocks, and mud being kicked up by the tires. Some car manufacturers use quite soft paint that is easy to chip, so a good set of mudflaps can prevent frequent damage to the paintwork.

Minimised Cleaning Efforts: A quality set of mud flaps helps to maintain your car’s cleanliness by preventing road grime, mud spray, and tyre sling from accumulating on your body panels, saving you time and effort on frequent cleaning routines. 

Extended Longevity: By safeguarding your vehicle’s paintwork from debris, PolyWard’s mud flaps preserve its condition, potentially increasing its resale value and saving you from expensive paint touch-ups and polishing. 

_{Avoid frequent touch-ups, paint correction, and polishing by reducing the amount of debris hitting your car’s paintwork.}

What are the cons of mud flaps?

While mud flaps offer multiple advantages, it’s important to consider a few aspects:

Aesthetic Concerns: Some car owners might have concerns about altering their vehicle’s appearance with certain mud flap designs. However, PolyWard provides options that complement the aesthetics of the cars they are designed for. PolyWard mudflaps are custom fit and can enhance the looks as well as provide protection.

Installation Challenges: Incorrectly installed mud flaps may look unsightly or catch on wheels and kerbs. It is important to use mudflaps with specific fittings for your vehicle, and not a generic one intended for several vehicles.  All PolyWard rally-style mudflaps come with full instructions and specific fitting components.

_{Full instructions and specific, not generic, fitting components. Ensure the best possible fit.}

Are plastic or rubber mud flaps better?

PolyWard’s rally-style mud flaps, crafted from high-quality PVC material, offer advantages over traditional plastic and rubber mud flaps.

Plastic Mud Flaps: Known for their rigidity and durability against impact from rocks and debris. Often lacks the flexibility needed to prevent damage to wheel arches. Often tarnish and fade over time.

Rubber Mud Flaps: More flexible, providing a snug fit to the vehicle’s contours. It can be quite soft and easily damaged. It will also lose its colour over time.

PolyWard PVC Material: PolyWard rally-style mud flaps leverage PVC material, combining durability and flexibility. This material choice ensures a tailored fit and reliable protection for your vehicle. This also enables PolyWard to provide colour options in red, blue, white, and black. The colour doesn’t degrade over time and is UV-resistant. We go into further detail in our PVC vs Rubber mudflaps article.

So if you think mud flaps are a good choice for your vehicle, head to our store where you’ll find rally-style mudflaps for your Ford Fiesta, Ford Focus, Abarth 500, and more!

If you are interested in learning more about various types of mudflaps, how they work, and whether they really help or not, we have more articles covering the topic on our blog page.