When upgrading your 4×4, replacing its wheel arches is probably one of the last things you’ll consider. Unbeknown to most, however, switching your wheel arches for one of our premium wheel arch kits unlocks many advantages and rewards that can be reaped with very little effort or expense.
We take a closer look at the wheel arch upgrade, including what it involves, how much it costs and the best wheel arch kits available right now.
How can my 4×4 benefit from a wheel arch upgrade?
Whilst seemingly insignificant in the grander scheme of your 4×4 upgrade project, replacing your current wheel arches can help boost performance and aid protection. With this, your wheel arches should be in the very best condition.
Aesthetically, the addition of a new wheel arch kit means a more stylish, custom finish, and it’s not just 4x4s that benefit, just take a look at Top Gear’s top 9 outrageous wheel arches on normal cars.
What do wheel arch upgrades involve?
Every wheel arch upgrade begins with wheel arch kit selection. When choosing the wheel arch kit that’s right for your vehicle, our wheel arches put the custom into customised. All our wheel arch kits are model-specific, which means you’ll find wheel arches that are designed especially for your 4×4’s size and design.
Once you’ve selected the appropriate kit for your 4×4 make, model and series, it has to be fitted. Many people choose to do this themselves. Most arches are bolted on and drilling is required as a result. There are some wheel arches that require no drilling at all and are simply stuck on, however, these are not recommended and can present a series of hazards while off-roading.
Trimming may also be required as part of the fitting process. Whether you’re fitting your wheel arch kit yourself or drafting in a professional, you should leave your arches to ‘warm up’ for at least 24 hours before fitting.
How much does a wheel arch upgrade cost?
Wheel arch upgrades are seen as a quick and easy win in comparison to other, more complex 4×4 upgrades.
Wheel arch kits cost between £400 and £500, and many 4×4 enthusiasts choose to fit their new wheel arches themselves. You may need to consider the cost of professional fitting if this isn’t something you want to do at home.
What are the best wheel arch kits currently available?
Here at 4×4 Works, we pride ourselves on supplying the very best 4×4 wheel arch kits on the market. Our Kut Snake kits are among our bestsellers, providing a popular, premium upgrade that’s great to look at and of the highest quality.
Unlike cheaper, thinner products, Kut Snake wheel arches won’t fade or become brittle. They are instead extremely durable, ultra-flexible, UV stable and built to last, even when up against the most rugged environments.
Kut Snake flares are bolt-on with drilling required, which means they’ll be a permanent fixture that’ll stick with you whether driving on-road or off.
We also supply smooth or bolt-look wheel arch kits from Rock Flares and EGR for a subtler finish. These include EGR’s Fender Flares, which provide easy installation, even if your 4×4 is equipped with bumper sensors as EGR describes:
“Using existing vehicle attachment points and specifically designed hardware, our EGR Fender Flares require no drilling during installation, ensuring no damage to your vehicle whilst guaranteeing the perfect fit to cover your wide tyres. Have a bumper sensor? No problem. With our Fender Flares integrating with your sensors, there is no need to worry about your sensors being covered.”
Shop our full range of wheel arch kits today and discover your next 4×4 upgrade.
