Caution in snow if you have Tesla mud flaps.

[bobsmy]

If you have Tesla mud flaps and are driving in areas that have snow, use caution when backing up. Today I hit a small pile of snow while backing out of my driveway and it ripped off the mud flap. It simply pulled out the pop connector. I was able to recover the mud flap.

 

[Mike_TV]

Good tip. I'll add to be careful of even small mounds or ridges of snow to your undercarriage aero shield too. It can crack and come loose, if damaged and start flapping at highway speeds. Sometimes hard to avoid in deep snow.

 

[Darmie]

I don't have mud flaps and yes, we live in Texas, but this is good to know about the undercarriage if we ever take the Y up north.
Thanks for sharing.

 

[Laguna M3]

This happened to me too and while I was able to recover the mud flap, the connectors were lost. Does anyone know where I can find the connectors?

 

[Darkphantom]

Oh dang! Was about to out mine on, good to know!

 

[bobsmy]

Connectors can be found here. Also includes the tools you need to remove the others on the car when you need to. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L6FJGR4?ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details&th=1

 

[Noflash]

I just noticed one of mine is gone - was on passenger side. I ordered another set, but will I need to replace these every winter? Ugh.

 

[Tokodave]

I just noticed one of mine is gone - was on passenger side. I ordered another set, but will I need to replace these every winter? Ugh.

Posted on another thread as well…I have the RPM mud flaps and can’t recommend them either. The”cup” design traps snow which then freezes, you go over a bump/driveway and they simply break off. I’ve gone through 2 LF flaps and RPM won’t replace one so you have to buy a whole new set. Somehow, buying a couple complete sets every winter doesn’t seem sustainable. Disappointed to hear the Tesla flaps might not be any better. I was hoping the flat surface might not pack in as much snow and be a bit more durable??

 

[buddhafree]

Posted on another thread as well…I have the RPM mud flaps and can’t recommend them either. The”cup” design traps snow which then freezes, you go over a bump/driveway and they simply break off. I’ve gone through 2 LF flaps and RPM won’t replace one so you have to buy a whole new set. Somehow, buying a couple complete sets every winter doesn’t seem sustainable. Disappointed to hear the Tesla flaps might not be any better. I was hoping the flat surface might not pack in as much snow and be a bit more durable??

Tesla mud flaps won't collect any snow. They can be ripped off when the car is in reverse and there is a snow pile. The snow pushes them against a tire and plastic connectors break or unplug.

 

[Tokodave]

Tesla mud flaps won't collect any snow. They can be ripped off when the car is in reverse and there is a snow pile. The snow pushes them against a tire and plastic connectors break or unplug.

Thanks! That’s what it sounded like from a couple of the other posts. I think I can do a better job of trying to avoid that than trying to keep snow from collecting behind the wheels. I hope I can?

 

[buddhafree]

Thanks! That’s what it sounded like from a couple of the other posts. I think I can do a better job of trying to avoid that than trying to keep snow from collecting behind the wheels. I hope I can?

Not much to loose considering the RPM mud flaps broke twice a year for you.

 

[Tokodave]

Not much to loose considering the RPM mud flaps broke twice a year for you.