[Jon'10OBS]

I really can't decide if I want to add the wheel arch moldings or not. If I had a dark color like black, I probably would have done it already.
But on the white, with all the existing cladding, I just can't decide.<O</O
Anybody have the white pearl with the wheel arch moldings that has a good side shot picture?<O</O
Thanks<O</O
Jon<O</O

 

[ScottyNorq]

I really can't decide if I want to add the wheel arch moldings or not. If I had a dark color like black, I probably would have done it already.
But on the white, with all the existing cladding, I just can't decide.<O</O
Anybody have the white pearl with the wheel arch moldings that has a good side shot picture?<O</O
Thanks<O</O
Jon<O</O

I have the white with the wheel arches. They were the best thing I bought. They finish the look of the car. I do not have a pic yet.

 

[NinjaTurtle2.5]

They should be standard equipment. Not only because they look good, but because the wheel arches are paper thin dent magnets.

 

[jcruz689]

They are pricey but definitely get them. They look ESPECIALLY nice on the white outbacks. I parked next to a white one with the wheel arches today and simply drooled at that combo.

I'm planning on getting the arches this spring or if a good sale occurs. I haven't dented my arches yet but they are paper thin. I'm hoping I don't get any dings while I wait to get the arches.

 

[unsub1]

I really can't decide if I want to add the wheel arch moldings or not. If I had a dark color like black, I probably would have done it already.
But on the white, with all the existing cladding, I just can't decide.<O</O
Anybody have the white pearl with the wheel arch moldings that has a good side shot picture?<O</O
Thanks<O</O
Jon<O</O

I think they look particularly good, the lighter the color.

 

[OBnube]

the wheel arches are paper thin dent magnets.

Spam. Reported. I am also in the market. Best I found was $300+ shipping$40. Anybody better??

 

[G-Omaha]

Purchased them which I ordered my outback. Much less than $300, installed. I also have the Pearl White.

 

[Jrocket]

Well does anyone have pics?

I've been considering them for my 13 white SAP as well.



Someone with these on white please walk out side snap a photo or two upload and post :29:


Thanks in advance - J

 

[SeanU]

Here is a picture of my Ice Silver Metallic with the arches :

I wanted them mostly for ding protection. I like the way they make the black molding continuous on the body, but I do think they make the wheel wells look bigger which I'm not crazy about.

 

[AO River]

I think they look better on light colors than dark, and especially on white. The white/black offset looks great. OP you should definitely add them - looks and protection!

 

[OBnube]

Purchased them which I ordered my outback. Much less than $300, installed. I also have the Pearl White.

Yeah, They got lost in the shuffle when I bought. I added d*mn near everything else. Old posts show $265+SH as best price but '13s are different.

 

[JimDod]

My white outback is on order, due Feb 14, with the wheel arch moldings installed. As well as the protection offered, I think it ties in the rest of the black trim and looks very good. It should be standard.

 

[dianer]

I really like that look too. I saw a white premium online with the black wheel arches at Sonora, CA and emailed them but they never responded.

 

[Tom28]

You can't go wrong with the arch moldings on white. I put them on recently and it just polished the car up right nice like.

Fronts were much easier than the backs.

 

[chuchu]

Since this is largely just a cosmetic upgrade, I'm wondering if cheaper alternatives exist for the same "look".

Searching for wheel arch moldings on ebay I came across these -

2011 2013 Models Carbon Fiber Wheel Well Fender Trim Molding 4pc w 5yr Warranty | eBay

which appear to simply stick on with adhesive tape. One or two of the photos looks like a base model Outback.

 

[jtkkz]

I installed the wheel arch moulding on my '13 white outback, I like it looks better with it

 

[bradze]

they look awesome but they are a major hindrance if you drive ever take your car off the beaten path. aparently, subaru realizes 99% of outback owners would never do this so they spent as little as possible to make them "secure" to the vehicle. i got really tired of bending them back into position every other month so i bolted them down. i would never suggest this, but it worked for me.

 

[jonlong724]

I have to agree with the other posts - I think they look better on the lighter colors. And I think they look fantastic on the white outback. I'll be adding them to mine, even though it's a graphite gray.

 

[jtkkz]

my '13 wheel arch moulding came with clips and screws and it screws down to the fender... very secured.....

 

[bradze]

the wheel arch molding kit is expensive. i would suggest finding another outback owner who has these, mounting them temporarily on your car, make a line, take them off, put tape on outside of that line and then cover the body with plastidip or spray on bedliner.