Mudguards

Discussion in 'Gen 5 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by cool_prius, Mar 16, 2025.

  1. cool_prius

    cool_prius Junior Member

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    Anyone install the OEM mudguards? Mudguards - Front/Rear

    Curious how much these help with side mud splatter from driving right after the rain. Anyone have pics with them installed, preferably with stock LE wheels?
     
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    I’d sleep on it. Mudflaps are of dubious value, and take them off after a few years, you’re guaranteed to find a poultice of crusty/corrosive muck in back.
     
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    I mean I feel I could use them. I am doing a lot of mountain and cliffside driving so there's plenty of opportunity for rocks to get kicked up. Once I got to the top of a peak I took one look at the side of my car and thought, "I need mudflaps."

    The reason I haven't already bought and installed them though is because I haven't seen a single case of anyone saying they were worth it. The question is are they actually useless or are they not driving in conditions that warrant it?
     
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    I'd put a heavy duty PPF on the areas of concern before mudflaps.

    They don't really help all that much and collect debris and snow/ice in winter
     
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