Hello all,

I bought a set of new original wheel arch rubber edgings, and they have a thin side and a thick side.
Which one goes inwards and which one goes outwards, that is the visible side when looking at the wheel arch from standing next to the car.

I would guess, that the thin side is outwards, as it would otherwise look kind of strange with the thick side visible.


Also, the front set, which are in one piece per side, is not long enough to cover the whole arch edge.
So which end is the correct end to star with.

I have the correct numbers according to Land Rover and Partslink.

Much appreciated.

Kind regards,
Redfox.

Last edited by Redfox on 21st Apr 2024 12:14 am. Edited 1 time in total

Don't fit them !!!

They hold moisture and dirt from the road, then it rusts the wheel arch.

Read other posts on this forum.

I did.

There seems to be a sort of different views on this, where one side fits a variety of these, with or without metal strips inside, and after sealing they give the ends a dab of rust proof.
And the other side say no, don't fit them.

My car is from late 2006, and it's been used all year and in snow, sand and what not. I took the last opened up split one off today, and cleaned up all 4 arches with gasoline (Benzin).

All 4 arches are totally rust free , with not even a slight thing in sight.
I therefore gave them all a good layer of rust protection and pressed the new edge protectors on. Thin side "downwards" or outwards. I then sprayed a dab of rustproof on all ends od the rubber strips.

I'll watch them all carefully for the next year and see if it actually helps, or not, in which case I'll throw them out.

I already took off all plastik panels on doors and sills etc, and cleaned the mud and dirt off. All in perfect condition with only clean shiny original lacquer. I gave it all a fresh rust proofing and reassembled. I plan to take it all off once per year at least and inspect carefully.

Next is all the wheel arch liners out, cleaning and rustproofing.

Kind regards,
Redfox.

Last edited by Redfox on 16th Apr 2024 7:28 pm. Edited 1 time in total

The only area I had any rust on a wheel arch certainly
didn't start where the rubber strips touch the metal,
I would fit them.
but it's your motor your choice.  DAVE.
I.A.M. F1rst Driver.
Gone 2003 Discovery TD5 Auto,
Gone 1986 Defender 90 Station Wagon
Gone 1984 Range Rover 3.5 Vogue Manual.
Gone 1970 Series 11A/3 SWB 3.5 V8 Hybrid
Gone 1964 Series 11A LWB Van
Gone 1966 Series 11A SWB Van
Gone 1964 Series 11A LWB Station Wagon,

All new original parts now installed.

Cheers,
Redfox.

Most tapered flat end to bottom starting flush to back of arch for front and flush to front of arch for rear. If memory serves, the one that goes near the air intake is supposed to be a different design. When I replaced mine after coating it with rust proofing first my airbox side was just like the other. Someone with better knowledge re the airbox side will likely post up soon enough.

The OEM front ones are not identical. The air intake side has a extra "seal". Jules