6 month gatherer of info, first time poster. Anyways, I picked up the ZL1Addons Rock Guards that were posted a week or so ago. The kit comes with clips, but not a longer replacement clip/pin to insert. I ended up going to AutoZone and picking up some for $4. Any questions, let me know! Tesla 20-21 Model Y Standard Rock Guards
I feel like they would pending you're not constantly removing/installing them. They are metal clips that are clawed on both sides. I feel if you widened them a few times, they'd lose their integrity and become loose over time or snap. For reference, mine came with 10 clips.
I'm awaiting the flaps to become available again in the Tesla Shop, and will definitely get them. They look easy to install at home. I'm taking a major road trip across the country soon, and I'd prefer to have them on before then.
Very easy to install! Remove the two clips, place new mudflaps in, and secure them with included longer clips. Took <2 minutes
These arrived today, and I will install them later this week. Just placing them up against the vehicle, I can tell they are going to ne a really good fit. They have the same style as the ones I placed on my Model 3 last year. I unfortunately won't be able to share how well these do in the snow as I am in San Diego, but I think these will be great performers and at the best price we have seen so far. I ordered these on Jan 26th and they arrived in just less than 2 weeks. The ETA on them was Feb 22nd-Mar 15th, so that was a pleasant surprise, though the rep from the company let me know of shipping updates.
They do look nice and the fit seems great however they are way too small to protect the Y properly IMHO.
I have also ordered these and awaiting arrival slated for end of February. They have already shipped. We have a lot of snow and will post again after install
I'm in Florida and never put much thought into these flaps. My S doesn't have them but the Y is a little different in shape. Would I need these on my Y if I never drive in snow?
The larger concern that the mud flaps address is not necessarily from snow, but debris/gravel flung off the front tires. For those in worse weather areas, there’d be gravel laid out so lots of chances for it to cause damage.. So your area would probably have less debris on the roads that elsewhere but anything kicked off the front tire has the chance to hit the rear doors causing damage to the paint.
Makes sense, thanks. Roads around me are fairly "clean" but I'll look into adding them for some protection, won't hurt to have them I suppose.
It's not just mud and snow. The front tires in the Model Y extend out to the edge of the fender and will spray water, sand and grit. The lower door panels, especially rear doors, get filthy anytime you drive on wet roads. The paint, especially, on the rear doors takes a beating and can quickly become damaged.
Thanks for sharing the pics and install info of the ZL1 Addons Rock Guards. I received my set last week, and I'm hoping to install them on my MYP when I take delivery later this week. For the longer pin, is this the part you got from AutoZone? https://www.autozone.com/screws-pins-and-clips/mud-guard-clip/needa-parts-mud-guard-clip-9971229/1007305_0_0. AutoZone's site says it won't fit the Tesla Model Y, but it looks like a standard part size.
if you take away the molded parts on the side (so as if they were flat), to me it looks like a similar coverage area as the ZL1's someone posted above. kinda just depends on what you need or desire.
Its certainly a mathematical formula based on distance from the tire, how close to the ground they need to be, etc. I attached some math formulas for any math nerds amongst us that want to find the optimal size for maximum protection. It came from the Pennsylvania DOT and looks quite old, but valid. If you want to make your Model Y look like a Freightliner. In the meantime, i think we will find that these look good, are not an eye sore, function well enough, and are perfectly acceptable for our Model Ys in their daily use.
Already sold out. I got the e-mail at about 11:30CST and by 1:15CST they are all gone. They must have had just a handful in the store.