How to choose UTV fender flares
Extension or seal. Most of the category is extension flares, molded panels that run past the stock fender to catch what wider tires throw. The width is in the listing: the RZR XP 1000 rear flares run 8.5 inches, about four inches past stock; the Maverick X3 extended set goes from 3.9 to 8.9 inches; the KRX 1000 set adds 8.97 inches over the front tire and 7.8 out back. The other kind is a filler panel that closes an opening the factory left. The RZR PRO XP rear wheel well panels, the Ranger Crew XP 1000 rear panels, and the Wolverine RMAX mudguards all do that job, and they are the cheapest parts here at $40 to $70.
Material. Nearly everything is injection molded polypropylene, with a few exceptions worth knowing: the RZR XP 1000 rear flares are molded HDPE, the PRO XP fillers are 5mm PE board, and the Tusk kits and the Talon XXL extensions are described as impact-resistant panels.
Install. The Kemimoto kits bolt to the factory holes with no drilling and ship with hardware. The Tusk RZR fender flare kit is the one that needs some drilling into the stock fenders. The Tusk Quick Release Fender Flare Kit is the outlier: stainless steel quick release hardware lets you pull all four flares for a dry ride and click them back on for a muddy one.
Fender flares by machine
Polaris RZR fender flares
Seven options, the most for any machine here. XP 1000 and XP 4 1000 owners get the Rear Fender Flares for Polaris RZR XP 1000 & XP 4 1000 at about $200, extended front mud flaps that run twice as wide as stock at about $170, and for the 2024 and newer XP 4 1000, a four-piece 8.5 inch set front and rear at about $230. The Pro XP, Pro XP 4, and Pro R share a four-piece kit at about $180, and the PRO XP alone has the $40 rear wheel well fillers that go in or come out in about two minutes. Tusk covers the RZR with a drilled-in kit at about $180 and the quick release kit at about $250. Our RZR accessories guide and the Polaris RZR hub go deeper.
Can-Am Defender and Maverick X3 fender flares
The Fender Flares for Can-Am Defender HD5 to HD10 is one set for the whole lineup, HD5 through HD10 plus MAX and PRO models, about $140 with all hardware. The Maverick X3 and X3 Max have three: standard black at about $150, the same flares in red for a color break across the bodywork at about $170, and the eight-piece XXL extended set at about $240.
Honda Talon and Pioneer
Honda Talon fender flares come two ways. The four-piece set for the 1000X, 1000R, and 1000X-4 is about $140 with two fronts, two rears, and hardware. The XXL Wider Fender Flare Extensions for Honda Talon 1000X, 1000R & More at about $220 push mud and dust well clear of your feet and body panels and are sized for the four-seat models too. Pioneer owners get Tusk's molded front kit at about $150, built to extend the OEM fenders past wider wheels and bigger tires. See the Honda Talon hub for the rest.
Kawasaki, Yamaha, and Polaris Ranger and Xpedition
The Teryx KRX 1000 wide flares are about $210 and bolt to the factory holes. The Yamaha Wolverine RMAX2 and RMAX4 mudguard set is about $70 and seals the front wheel and steering column openings, with an extra panel that widens coverage on the passenger side. The Ranger Crew XP 1000 rear panels are about $50 and keep snow, sludge, and dust away from the under-seat battery bay. The Polaris Xpedition XP and ADV, 2024 and newer, get a front and rear kit at about $250 that replaces OEM part 2890638.
Extended or stock width: what to know before you order
| Machine | Options | Widest listed | Price range |
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| Polaris RZR (XP 1000, XP 4, PRO XP, Pro R) | 7 | 8.5 inches, front flaps twice stock | $40 to $250 |
| Can-Am Maverick X3 and X3 Max | 3 | 8.9 inches (XXL set) | $150 to $240 |
| Can-Am Defender HD5 to HD10, MAX, PRO | 1 | Extended, width not listed | About $140 |
| Honda Talon 1000X, 1000R, 1000X-4 | 2 | XXL extensions | $140 to $220 |
| Honda Pioneer | 1 | Front only | About $150 |
| Kawasaki Teryx KRX 1000 | 1 | 8.97 front, 7.8 rear | About $210 |
| Yamaha Wolverine RMAX2, RMAX4 | 1 | Front mudguards | About $70 |
| Polaris Ranger Crew XP 1000 | 1 | Rear seal panels | About $50 |
| Polaris Xpedition XP, ADV | 1 | Front and rear kit | About $250 |
Wider is not always better. The extended sets earn their price when you run oversized tires or ride wet trails where the stock fender line dumps everything into the cab. On a machine that mostly sees dry ground, stock-width flares or the quick release kit make more sense. If you are adding sliders or a bumper at the same time, the rest of protection is one level up.
From MaxtOffroad
The Tusk Quick Release Fender Flare Kit is the one we would put on a RZR that sees both dust and mud. Four flares, front and rear, on stainless steel quick release hardware, so a dry-weather run gets the narrow machine back and a wet one gets full coverage. No other set in this category is built to come off and go back on that way.
Frequently asked questions
Do UTV fender flares need drilling?
Most do not. The Kemimoto sets for the RZR XP 1000, KRX 1000, Ranger Crew, and Wolverine RMAX bolt to the factory holes or list no drilling, and the Maverick X3 red set is pre-drilled. The one that does is the Tusk UTV Fender Flare Kit for Polaris RZR, which needs some drilling into the stock fenders.
Which fender flares fit a Can-Am Defender HD8?
The Fender Flares for Can-Am Defender HD5 to HD10 is listed for HD5 through HD10 plus the MAX and PRO models, so an HD8 is covered. It is an injection molded polypropylene set with all hardware included.
How much wider are extended fender flares?
It depends on the kit. The RZR XP 1000 rear flares run 8.5 inches wide, about four inches past stock. The Maverick X3 extended set goes from 3.9 to 8.9 inches. The KRX 1000 flares add 8.97 inches of coverage over the front tire and 7.8 inches out back. The RZR front mud flaps run twice as wide as stock.
Which Honda Talon fender flares fit the four-seat 1000X-4?
Both Talon sets. The Fender Flares for Honda Talon 1000X, 1000R and 1000X-4 lists the four-seater by name, and the XXL Wider Fender Flare Extensions are sized for the 1000X, 1000R, and four-seat models.
Do I need fender flares if I run bigger tires?
That is what the extended kits are for. The Tusk RZR kit is built to knock down mud and debris from wider tires and offset wheels, and the Tusk Pioneer front kit extends the OEM fenders past wider wheels and bigger tires.
