as in buffers
something that serves as a protective barrier
not wanting our brand-new cabin cruiser to get scratched, we put thick rubber fenders between it and the dock
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In true street truck style, this F100’s ride height is lowered with aftermarket Fox coilover suspension, and tucked under its brawny fenders are 19-inch front and 20-inch rear Forgeline wheels wrapped in thick Michelin summer rubber.
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Peter Nelson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Composite full fenders help keep splashes at bay, there are mounts for front and rear accessories, and a kickstand for parking ease.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
Rounding out the key specs, the e-trike sports a LED headlight plus two braking rear lights with turn signaling, full fenders, a basket with lining, rear-view mirrors, and a lock.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 26 Nov. 2024
Front fenders are punctuated by purposeful and attractive vents that hint at the performance lurking under the hood.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
The Ioniq 9 is also the first Hyundai model with aluminum fenders and quarter panels, which reduces weight and boosts battery efficiency.
—Emily Dreibelbis Forlini, PCMAG, 21 Nov. 2024
And a double-leg kickstand, steel fenders and foot pegs are included too.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2024
Adding to the racing-style feel are a matte black hood and tailgate, a white grille, and Bronco graphics above the rear fenders, as well as a set of black 17-inch rims wrapped in chunky 35-inch Goodyear Territor RT tires.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2024
The tires are half-moons beneath fat fenders.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 10 Oct. 2024
Peter Nelson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Composite full fenders help keep splashes at bay, there are mounts for front and rear accessories, and a kickstand for parking ease.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
Rounding out the key specs, the e-trike sports a LED headlight plus two braking rear lights with turn signaling, full fenders, a basket with lining, rear-view mirrors, and a lock.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 26 Nov. 2024
Front fenders are punctuated by purposeful and attractive vents that hint at the performance lurking under the hood.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
The Ioniq 9 is also the first Hyundai model with aluminum fenders and quarter panels, which reduces weight and boosts battery efficiency.
—Emily Dreibelbis Forlini, PCMAG, 21 Nov. 2024
And a double-leg kickstand, steel fenders and foot pegs are included too.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2024
Adding to the racing-style feel are a matte black hood and tailgate, a white grille, and Bronco graphics above the rear fenders, as well as a set of black 17-inch rims wrapped in chunky 35-inch Goodyear Territor RT tires.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2024
The tires are half-moons beneath fat fenders.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 10 Oct. 2024
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