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Model specific boards => Golf mk8 => Topic started by: joey on 17 July 2023, 19:32

Title: mud guards
Post by: joey on 17 July 2023, 19:32: is it possible to fit mud guards without taking the wheels off? :undecided: not bought any yet, thinking of doing the job myself.
Title: Re: mud guards
Post by: Ceefeesh on 17 July 2023, 20:02: Just to confirm it’s mudflaps you are referring to. I fitted front and rears. Turning the front wheels gives sufficient access to fit them. I think the rears were too tight and I had to remove the wheels, but it might be possible with a small ratchet and bar. No drilling necessary the holes are pre moulded and correspond with the arch liners.
Title: Re: mud guards
Post by: joey on 17 July 2023, 21:10: yes its mudflaps, thanks for your info. looking at after market ones on amazon at the moment, but will decide later, if they are just as good as original.
Title: Re: mud guards
Post by: joey on 17 July 2023, 21:18: there's a lot on around 35-45 pounds for a complete set. wondered if anyone can suggest any one, or ones to avoid. thanks
Title: Re: mud guards
Post by: Ceefeesh on 17 July 2023, 23:17: If you’re not in a hurry for them I bought mine off Ali Express for about £20 and they were decent, still on a year later. Just ensure they include fitting for a GTI as many of the others do not fit.
Title: Re: mud guards
Post by: joey on 24 August 2023, 21:18: mud guards ordered from ebay, but lost by hermes....still waiting, otherwise would have posted a pic if any good. :angry:
Title: Re: mud guards
Post by: J3 hnn on 29 February 2024, 22:13: Fitted mud flaps today without taking the wheels off , no problems. Bought them from AliExpress for about £15 and they are a great fit. You get a torq and star/Philips driver (90 degree driver which allows you to remove and refit the screws).
(https://i.postimg.cc/SR6td38j/IMG-20240229-144510.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gL0DkMgP)

(https://i.postimg.cc/DyhN0fkG/IMG-20240229-144517.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/G9MKSCp3)

(https://i.postimg.cc/wM8Ghg1S/IMG-20240229-144634.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/8J44G8BH)

(https://i.postimg.cc/66nSB2Sw/IMG-20240229-144637.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Yj2839My)
Title: Re: mud guards
Post by: Al1040 on 02 March 2024, 15:19: They look quite nice, do you have the link for them please.
Title: Re: mud guards
Post by: J3 hnn on 02 March 2024, 17:19: It's says out of stock on my order page, but when I searched the store from I bought I found them again and even cheaper. You will see my review in review section.

Just found this amazing item on AliExpress. Check it out!
￡9.59 | Car Mudguards For Volkswagen VW Golf 8 MK8 R-Line GTI GTD GTE Hatch Variant 2020 2021 2022 Mud Flaps Splash Guards Accessories
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EuSBo0d
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Title: Re: mud guards
Post by: Al1040 on 02 March 2024, 19:11: Thanks, bargain...
Title: Re: mud guards
Post by: jh_97 on 02 March 2024, 21:25: Is the fitment different between the Mk8 and the mk7.5? Struggling to find non-OEM ones online atm for the 7.5...