Extreme Styling with Carbon Fiber Widebody Fender Flares

For car enthusiasts seeking attention-grabbing style, few mods make the visual impact of widebody fender flares. Traditionally made from heavier fiberglass, today’s trends are shifting towards exotic carbon fiber for lighter weight and exotic appeal.

Wide fender flares extend outward to cover wider wheels and tires for increased grip. Made from carbon fiber cloth layered over molds, they can be fabricated wider than steel or plastic flares to accommodate extreme fitments.

Leading aftermarket specialists like Pandem, Rocket Bunny, and Liberty Walk now offer bolt-on carbon fiber flares for popular sports cars. Pandem flares are designed for competitive motorsports use with a focus on aerodynamics. Rocket Bunny is known for eye-catching Japanese bosozoku styling. Liberty Walk embraces the exposed weave look with pronounced fasteners.

For one-off custom widebody work, tuner shops like LT Motorwerks and Advance Concepts mold bespoke carbon flares for individual client cars. The flares seamlessly flow with the bodylines for a factory-level OEM appearance. Materials like carbon kevlar from CarboTech boost durability.

The lightweight properties of carbon fiber flares reduce unsprung mass which improves suspension response and handling. And unlike fiberglass, carbon fiber's strength allows very wide designs that remain stable at speed. Added clearance also allows owners to dial in extreme camber settings.

Popular car brands and models that often utilize aftermarket carbon fiber widebody fender flares:

• Japanese Sports Cars - The Nissan GT-R, Toyota Supra, Mazda RX-7, and Honda NSX are popular platforms for wide flares. Rocket Bunny and Pandem cater to the JDM tuner crowd.

• European Exotics - Flares help widen supercars like Lamborghinis, Ferraris, and McLarens. Brands like Vorsteiner offer flares for exotic European brands.

• American Muscle - Mustangs, Corvettes, Vipers, and other domestic performance models commonly run wide flares to fit massive tires.

• German Cars - BMW M models, Audi RS cars, and Mercedes AMGs often adopt wide flares for track use or show car looks. Brands like Prior Design make German-specific kits.

• Off-Road Trucks - Many off-road enthusiasts run carbon flares on lifted trucks and Jeeps to allow extreme suspension articulation while protecting bodywork.

The modular bolt-on design of most carbon fiber widebody flares allow them to be adapted to a wide range of vehicles beyond those they were designed for. With custom fitting, many can be made to work on nearly any car. Their exotic carbon weave material and eye-catching aesthetics make them desirable across brands and styles.