[Outrun]

I have been debating this and whether they benefit or not. I have small cuts in my rear rims from tiny rocks. Not quite sure yet if the cause is the mud scrappers or the trailing arm guards as it seems tight in that area as well.

 

[BigParm]

I took mine off. They trap stones in the wheel and do more damage then good.

 

[BobX2]

I'm on the fence on this topic. Damaging a wheel sucks, but tearing up a caliper would suck worse. Mine are still on, and I see no signs of damage that could have been caused by running them. Until I see something in there, I will leave mine on.

 

[Rocky Heap]

no plan on pulling mine, no problems for my type of riding area.

 

[Bill B 1]

I haven't noticed any issues at all. No rocks have gotten caught that I'm aware of. There is no heavy mud where I usually ride so they are probably a mute point for me anyway.

 

[JTW]

Pull them..

 

[Rocky Heap]

Many people comment on mine, saying "how cool" that Kawi thought to add them.

 

[Ajb9]

I haven't noticed any scarring on the inside of the wheels but I'm running rockblox and not sure if they do any good.. so yea I have pulled them on my mavericks and think its a double edge sword on the krx... small rocks may get trapped and if I take them out bigger rocks take out the caliper and wheel.. now one would think that one would hear a big assn rock stuck in their wheel .. right!

 

[JTW]

Of our group.. several of us had scars from rock wear. It’s a good idea in theory but I think it would have been a great idea if they were set on a 45* angle to help the rocks out vs them getting wedged and rubbing in place

 

[Ajb9]

Of our group.. several of us had scars from rock wear. It’s a good idea in theory but I think it would have been a great idea if they were set on a 45* angle to help the rocks out vs them getting wedged and rubbing in place

great idea.. was thinking if I just bend them a bit

 

[JTW]

great idea.. was thinking if I just bend them a bit

Just pull the off.. problem solved.

 

[BigParm]

Of our group.. several of us had scars from rock wear. It’s a good idea in theory but I think it would have been a great idea if they were set on a 45* angle to help the rocks out vs them getting wedged and rubbing in place

Exactly. If they had designed them to push debris out of the wheel it would have been better.
A buddy of mine has them on his X3 and the inside of his drivers side wheel looked like a rock tumbler.
I guess it all depends on the terrain you ride in. Here in AZ no mud, but plenty of rocks, so off they went.

 

[Outrun]

It really looks like the trailing arm guards are another cause as well when I got in there last night. I think I can trim it. Need to further inspect.

 

[Sandman_73]

I can tell you they cause all kinds of problems on X3s. Most take them off.

 

[Sandman_73]

great idea.. was thinking if I just bend them a bit

If you angle them the scraper will no longer be flat relative to inside of wheel. Edges of scraper will be much closer. Dont think its as easy as just turning them. Best is to just let em fall off.

 

[f150dan]

I removed mine

 

[Markie]

My wheels are scared up from sticks getting caught in the trailing arm not the scrapers.

 

[JTW]

My wheels are scared up from sticks getting caught in the trailing arm not the scrapers.

Pics or it didn’t happen...

 

[Markie]

Pics or it didn’t happen...

Picture this; Oak stick about 5 in long stuck between trailing arm and wheel....

 

[JTW]

Picture this; Oak stick about 5 in long stuck between trailing arm and wheel....

I mean.. I can see it “scratching” the paint... but to gouge the wheel??