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| Ayrshirelandy Member Since: 28 Mar 2015 Location: Ayrshire Posts: 140  
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Has anybody had any issues with the mudflap catching on the tyre?
I have just returned from a trip to Ireland and when driving along noticed the offside rear flap appeared to move forward, catch the tyre and rub all the way through the rubber flap. Despite stopping and removing the flap out of the way it always seemed to get caught in the tyre with the following result. 
 Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Has anybody else had this issue?? 2015 Defender 110 XS Utility Santorini Black, sawtooth alloys, steps and so much more........... |
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27th Aug 2016 11:51pm |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10359 
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Were you towing? If so, that's pretty standard!
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28th Aug 2016 7:17am |
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| Screbble Member Since: 26 Apr 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2025 
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Yes, just remove the wheel. That sorted it for me.
On a serious note, it is quite common, and as others have said its exacerbated if you are towing. They flap about quite a bit when in motion - you'd be surprised. Some potential solutions on here. |
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28th Aug 2016 9:04am |
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| dorsetsmith Member Since: 30 Oct 2011 Location: South West Posts: 4554 |
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic48307.html?highlight=mud+flap |
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28th Aug 2016 9:28am |
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| Riccarton Member Since: 10 Aug 2015 Location: Gods' Own Country Posts: 280 
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I know it's not the prettiest solution - it was done in a hurry and I didn't have any stainless chain to hand - but it solved the problem completely
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28th Aug 2016 9:57am |
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| Ayrshirelandy Member Since: 28 Mar 2015 Location: Ayrshire Posts: 140
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Thanks for all the replies and yes I was towing the caravan at the time. A real pain and unsightly, but when I get a new flap tomorrow the mods start in earnest.
2015 Defender 110 XS Utility Santorini Black, sawtooth alloys, steps and so much more........... |
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28th Aug 2016 1:42pm |
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| Jukathy Member Since: 25 Jan 2015 Location: Berlin Posts: 170 
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I'm experiencing this problem, too. It's a 110.
Her mudflap is slightly shorter although I've never been towing. It's the wind I suppose. THX 4 the trick with the steel chaines.
I'll try that, too. |
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4th Sep 2016 10:13am |
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| rossy Member Since: 29 Nov 2010 Location: Co. Roscommon Posts: 1296  
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Happens to me about once a year when towing. Having ruined one mudflap the secret is to pull over real fast when you hear a thump followed by an audible whirring/rubbing sound. Of course its not always possible to react quickly but its amazing how much flap is worn away in less than a minute !
 And its always the nearside one ! |
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4th Sep 2016 1:55pm |
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| gazman Member Since: 17 Aug 2015 Location: Liverpool Posts: 652 
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Guess im lucky then, i tow a caravan all the time and its not happened to me yet. Ive put a hole in them though amd i carry zip ties for tying them up when offr8ading so i might do the same in the future when towing 2014 - current ..... 2003 defender td5 90 (my car)
2009 - current .... 2005 zx10r |
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5th Sep 2016 2:32am |
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| gazman Member Since: 17 Aug 2015 Location: Liverpool Posts: 652
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Guess im lucky then, i tow a caravan all the time and its not happened to me yet. Ive put a hole in them though amd i carry zip ties for tying them up when offr8ading so i might do the same in the future when towing 2014 - current ..... 2003 defender td5 90 (my car)
2009 - current .... 2005 zx10r |
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5th Sep 2016 2:32am |
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