Splash Guards & Mud Flaps

About Splash Guards & Mud Flaps

Mud flaps hang behind a wheel to catch the dirt, water and small rocks the tire throws. They keep the body, lights and rider cleaner and cut down on stone chips in the paint.

This is a very small category. The listing here is a black front mud flap from Maier. Flaps are shaped for a particular fender or wheel well, and front and rear flaps are generally different parts, so check which end the listing is for and which machine it fits. Pick your machine in the Ride Finder at the top of the page, then confirm the flap clears the tire through full suspension travel and full steering lock.

The brand here is Maier. For other protection, see Frame & Crash Protectors, Skid Plates, Sliders & Spools and Tank Covers, Pads & Guards, all in Guards & Protection. Our guide Why your part did not fit explains how to check fit before you order.

FAQs on mud flaps

Do mud flaps go on the front or the rear of a UTV or ATV?

Either. Front flaps stop spray and stones thrown by the front tires from reaching the body and rider, and rear flaps do the same at the back. They are separate parts, so read the listing to see which end it is for.

What do mud flaps protect?

A mud flap protects the paint and plastic behind the wheel, the lights and the lower body from stones and mud. It also reduces how much spray reaches you and anyone riding behind you.

How do I fit a mud flap?

Most attach to the fender or frame near the wheel with screws or bolts. Hold the flap in place, make sure it clears the tire through full suspension travel and full steering lock, then fasten it with the hardware from the kit.

Will a mud flap fit more than one model?

Only if the listing says so. Fender shape, mounting points and wheel position differ between machines, so a flap shaped for one fender may not sit right on another. Use the Ride Finder at the top of the page and read the fitment notes.