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Mud guards for gravel roads

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Jake B., Jun 10, 2013.

  1. Jake B.

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    Hello,

    Just bought a weekend/vacation home with a couple miles of gravel roads in between it and pavement. I'd like to prevent stones from shooting up and hitting the undercarriage of my Prius. Will the US and/or Euro mud guards accomplish this sufficiently? Or are there additional/better steps to take?

    Thanks!
     
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    The Euro mud guards are the way to go. They are wider and longer and provide more protection. I have both and the US ones are really small and don't offer a lot of protection.
     
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    I agree with the Euro ones. Although mine don't keep the car "clean", they certainly cut down on the rock chips.
     
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    Mine do scrape speed bumps in the parking garages.
     
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    Did you lower your Prius? If not, then those are some big speed bumps. I had that problem when I had Eibach springs. But, at stock height never.
     
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    Yeah, stock springs and tires. They are the rubber bumps, kind of sharp.
     
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