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Victor 50 · Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2020 7:13 Post subject: Wheel arches extend

Hello everyone. Hope you’re well and stay safe !
Just got my 33 “ 12.5 15 tyres in my beast, Pajero mk2 swb fitted.
Thay are about 1” wider than existing original wheel arches.
Do we have to extend them ? If yes, please give us some diy ideas how to do it, what stuff to use etc.
Any suggestions/help is appreciated.
Cheers

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Simon_W · ******* Joined: 21 May 2013 Posts: 4881 Location: Watford

I don't think it's defined in UK vehicle regulations, but it's likely that your vehicle will fail an MOT if the tread protrudes past the wheel arch.

I suggest this kind of solution, which is easy to fit: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4x4-Offroad-UNIVERSAL-WHEEL-TRIM-ARCH-EXTENSIONS-FENDER-FLARES-5cm-2-inch-K50/262811877725

Victor 50 · Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2020 13:20 Post subject:

Thank you Simon for your help.
Definitely i will go for it. Perfect solution!

Regards

GTRpyro · Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2020 21:57 Post subject:

I bought a set of those only a few days back, they seem pretty solid and will follow the arch profile well, plus they can be cut down and trimmed to shape. Only issue for me is that they are screw on, but I have very little material to screw them to. Good old rusty arches on the MK2 Shoguns Rolling Eyes

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Best get the tube bender and welder out first Wink

Victor 50 · Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2020 6:38 Post subject:

Just bought a set as well. Seems to be decent stuff.
Fitting should not be any problem in my case as my beast has plastic factory arches extensions.
Hopefully it’s straight forward challenge.
I will let you know when done.
Stay safe mate and keep smiling !
Regards