Pics: Tesla OEM Cybertruck Mud Flaps installed photos & review

[carsly]

I already threw away the box, sorry for you unboxing fans!

Installation took about 5 mins per corner for me, however my 13 year old son finished his side in 3 mins/corner. Super-easy! BTW, my pro tip is put the cybertruck in highest ride height (extract mode not necessary unless you want to) in order to get easier access to the one screw underneath the truck. I watched a 5 min Youtube video first, don't recall which one, but it was quite helpful to figure out which goes where since it comes with a few plastic pop-rivets, screws and hex-head bolts. Otherwise guessing what goes where isn't great and there are no instructions with the set.

You will need a screwdriver/ratchet with a 90-degree head for a bit adapter and socket which are pretty standard tools, even if you're not even a shadetree mechanic.

On to the finished product....

Fit is perfect - the newly installed mud flaps (four in the box, two front and two rear) are behind each wheel. Materials look to be identical to the adjacent trim/bumper and I'm surprised that they were not included with the Foundation Series. Guessing they didn't have enough inventory of these to include them but very reasonable at $100 shipped from the Tesla Shop -- once you find them in stock.

Overall, I'm very happy with the product quality and installation but wish they included even a one-pager with pictures which would have saved me the few minutes finding YouTube videos. I was in a rush to get them installed so I neglected to take pics along the way for a proper installation write-up - sorry about that but you'll find no surprises since you're just taking out a few plastic pop-rivets with a flathead screw driver from inside the wheel well and then securing the mud flaps with the newly provided hardware. If you don't like your hands getting dirty, slap on some gloves.

I've already found them reducing spray on the sides and, in particular, the longish rear quarter panel behind the rear wheels that was getting regularly sprayed with junk/debris. Well worth the money IMHO.

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[getsometom]

Thanks for sharing. I’m curious how it’ll look after driving on muddy roads

 

[Timback]

I installed my Tesla original mudflaps and they do not stop water or mud .
Anyone else having the same issue? I still get water and mud sprayed all over the side.

 

[LuckyStrike]

I just ordered them. They are on the way.

 

[carsly]

I have had mine installed for four months now. I'd say spray on the lower sides and sail panels, in particular, is at least 90% less. Now I'm not going mudding, but it does get rainy and sloppy in NJ.

No issues with blow-by reaching the panels but come to think of it my highway driving has typically been in drier weather. Maybe if you do a lot of highway driving in wet conditions you'll get more spray? All I can say is that I haven't seen that yet and the amount of spray I've seen the last four months is significantly reduced.

 

[CarMan ElecTruck]

I often wonder if the rear mudflaps are really needed. Stone pecking on the bodyside really only happens at the front. The rears are to protect the vehicles following you

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[CarMan ElecTruck]

These mudflaps may not be designed for “all ride heights” possible by the suspension… so in the high or very high (typically used Offroad) there may not be enough coverage..

Could be more useful in typical freeway “low” setting as mentioned

 

[carsly]

I often wonder if the rear mudflaps are really needed. Stone pecking on the bodyside really only happens at the front. The rears are to protect the vehicles following you

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the rears greatly reduce spray on the sail panels - there is a lot of metal behind those rear wheel wells.

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