Hey all. This is an odd question. My jeep is running 33's on offset rims which push the wheels about an inch past the fender. Right now i have the sahara side steps but I am thinking of going with rock rails. Aside from throwing more dirt up the side, should I expect paint damage? The steps seem to work a bit like mud guards but I dont use them for steps and in the winter they basically just serve to get my pants legs dirty haha.

Just looking for some thoughts. My jeep is primarily a road/mild trail daily driver.

Thanks

 

I drive down a lot of roads with loose gravel and I havent seen any paint damage, but my rear fenders are getting chewed up. I also got hit in the face with a rock that my front wheel threw up when i had the doors off.

 

You can put a pair of front splash guards on (the rear ones are worthless). They make a huge difference. Before, my 2-door used to get splatter (mud/snow/salt) diagonally across the doors. After intallation, it just gets on the rear fenders. Also fyi, they will fit with the Mopar rock rails. Initially I put mine on thinking of taking them off in the Summer. Well, they don't look bad imo, and I've completely forgotten they're ever on, so they've become a permanent fixture.