XC90 mud flaps.

Chris N · Mar 29th, 2010, 20:38

Hi All, been toying with fitting these since I had my car as I live a little out in the sticks and my car gets flithy on the county roads around here. Had a look in the photo gallary for pictures of XC90's fitted with them but I could only see one with them fitted and you couldn't see them clearly.

My question is, do you think they ruin the look of the XC90? Whilst I know they serve a purpose, I have to think about the pro's and con's.

I have the side steps fitted and felt they would do the same but they look great! and are perfect for the kids getting in and out.

If anyone has a decent picture with them fitted I would be very grateful.

pate01 · Mar 29th, 2010, 21:07

Im in the same boat as you chris would like to get the front ones fitted at least to protect the side steps from stone chips and muck but also cant seem to find a picture of them

Sportwag · Mar 29th, 2010, 21:34

I am not a fan of mudflaps however I have them on the XC90 (rural roads) and in my view, the proper Volvo mudflaps improve the look of the car (esp at the rear) - I think the XC looks unfinished without them!

ITServe · Mar 29th, 2010, 21:40

They're a bit pricey though, I've ordered my XC90 with them, to protect the running boards and the side panels from stone chips. Had a Galaxy before which suffered from stone/sand spray damage to the sides from having no mudflaps.

I think the fitted cost was about £130. They have to drill out the rivets of the wheel liners and then re-rivet with the mudflaps in place I think.

Still, I think they will look OK.

ascender · Mar 29th, 2010, 21:48

I think they look OK, quite subtle to be honest and I don't think they affect the styling. Different alloys and the running boards make a much more noticeable difference to the look of the car imo. They've certainly done their job very well over the winter here.

I think I got mine from Stratstone or eBay and then just fitted them myself when doing the running boards, its a very simple job.

Sportwag · Mar 29th, 2010, 21:49

Right folks, this should help you decide....

Chris N · Mar 29th, 2010, 21:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sportwag

Right folks, this should help you decide....

Excellent! Thanks

Did you fit them yourself? if so, do you have to drill the rivets out?

Chris N · Mar 29th, 2010, 22:03

I've just checked my emails and I was offered front and rears for £50. I've just emailed back to confirm that the price also includes postage and vat. I also asked how much they would sell the for if I purchased 5 sets.

So, if I can get them at the right price, anyone interested in a set?

Sportwag · Mar 29th, 2010, 22:04

These were a dealer fit - secured by rivets.

XCF · Mar 29th, 2010, 22:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris N

I've just checked my emails and I was offered front and rears for £50. I've just emailed back to confirm that the price also includes postage and vat. I also asked how much they would sell the for if I purchased 5 sets.

So, if I can get them at the right price, anyone interested in a set?

genuine Volvo ? - if so might be interested

Mar 29th, 2010, 20:38	#1
Chris N Member Last Online: Feb 9th, 2017 20:40 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Witney, Oxfordshire	XC90 mud flaps. Hi All, been toying with fitting these since I had my car as I live a little out in the sticks and my car gets flithy on the county roads around here. Had a look in the photo gallary for pictures of XC90's fitted with them but I could only see one with them fitted and you couldn't see them clearly. My question is, do you think they ruin the look of the XC90? Whilst I know they serve a purpose, I have to think about the pro's and con's. I have the side steps fitted and felt they would do the same but they look great! and are perfect for the kids getting in and out. If anyone has a decent picture with them fitted I would be very grateful.

Mar 29th, 2010, 21:07	#2
pate01 New Member Last Online: Mar 26th, 2011 00:03 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: falkirk	Im in the same boat as you chris would like to get the front ones fitted at least to protect the side steps from stone chips and muck but also cant seem to find a picture of them

Mar 29th, 2010, 21:34	#3
Sportwag Member Last Online: Jul 1st, 2023 07:34 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Co. Antrim	I am not a fan of mudflaps however I have them on the XC90 (rural roads) and in my view, the proper Volvo mudflaps improve the look of the car (esp at the rear) - I think the XC looks unfinished without them!

Mar 29th, 2010, 21:40	#4
ITServe XC90 Exec in Grey Pearl Last Online: Aug 26th, 2014 21:46 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Norwich	They're a bit pricey though, I've ordered my XC90 with them, to protect the running boards and the side panels from stone chips. Had a Galaxy before which suffered from stone/sand spray damage to the sides from having no mudflaps. I think the fitted cost was about £130. They have to drill out the rivets of the wheel liners and then re-rivet with the mudflaps in place I think. Still, I think they will look OK.

Mar 29th, 2010, 21:48	#5
ascender Member Last Online: May 6th, 2013 10:22 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Scotland	I think they look OK, quite subtle to be honest and I don't think they affect the styling. Different alloys and the running boards make a much more noticeable difference to the look of the car imo. They've certainly done their job very well over the winter here. I think I got mine from Stratstone or eBay and then just fitted them myself when doing the running boards, its a very simple job.

Mar 29th, 2010, 22:03	#8
Chris N Member Last Online: Feb 9th, 2017 20:40 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Witney, Oxfordshire	I've just checked my emails and I was offered front and rears for £50. I've just emailed back to confirm that the price also includes postage and vat. I also asked how much they would sell the for if I purchased 5 sets. So, if I can get them at the right price, anyone interested in a set?

Mar 29th, 2010, 22:04	#9
Sportwag Member Last Online: Jul 1st, 2023 07:34 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Co. Antrim	These were a dealer fit - secured by rivets.

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