75 MPH Blowout. Zero Fender Damage. Why Bad Ass Fenders Hold Up When It Matters.

Mile Marker 86, I-10 Westbound. July 13, 2025.
The Texas sun was blazing, the asphalt was cooking, and Raymond C. Alvarado was hammering west at 75 MPH when a front tire shredded without warning.

The blowout tore up the wheel well, flung debris across the road, and sent shredded rubber flailing in every direction.

But the fender?

Still attached. Still holding strong. Still Bad Ass.

💥 Built in 2020. Battle-Tested in 2025.

Raymond installed his fiberglass front fenders from Bad Ass Custom Truck Parts back in October 2020. After nearly five years of use, thousands of highway miles, and weathering everything from Texas heat to Louisiana rain, the real test came suddenly — and violently.

“Going 75 miles per hour. Blowout shredded everything but the fender.
No damage at all.”
– Raymond C. Alvarado, Texas

Photos from the scene show the full force of the damage:
🔥 Ripped tire.
🔥 Mangled rim.
🔥 Friction burns along the side.
But the fender stayed solid. No cracks. No separation. No fractures.

🛡️ What Makes Our Fenders Stronger?

This isn’t luck. It’s engineering.
Every fender we build in Seymour, Indiana is designed for real-world chaos.

✅ ArmorCore Internal Reinforcement

Our exclusive ArmorCore liner replaces outdated balsa wood cores that soak up water, swell, and get weak over time. ArmorCore is:

• Water-resistant

• Impact-ready

• Built to hold under torque, bounce, and blowouts

✅ Double-Walled Strength Zones

High-stress areas (like bolt zones and bottom lips) are reinforced to prevent stress cracks from vibration or mounting.

✅ Thick Gel-Coated Surface

The fender doesn’t just hold — it deflects. Our high-mil gel coat acts like a shield, helping absorb impact and resist abrasion without compromising structure.

📍 Real Test. Real Road. Real Truck.

Raymond wasn’t hauling a show truck — he was working. Like most of our customers, he expects his gear to hold up when it counts.

📍 Location: Mile Marker 86, I-10 West, Texas
📅 Date of Incident: July 13, 2025
🛠️ Fender Installed: October 2020
🚚 Truck: Peterbilt with custom orange cab
🧱 Fender: Bad Ass Custom Front Fender with ArmorCore
💥 Incident: Front tire blowout at 75 MPH
✅ Result: Fender survived with no cracks or breaks

📸 Blowout Gallery (Tap to Expand)

• Close-up of tire shreds caught in the hub

• Fender abrasion from debris

• Zero cracks or delamination after impact

• Full side profile of the fender post-incident

These aren’t studio shots. They’re shop-floor tough. Taken right after the incident. No edits, no filters, just proof.

❓What Kind of Fender Survives a 75 MPH Blowout?

The kind that’s built in America, reinforced with ArmorCore, and designed to last longer than any tire on the truck.

🗣️ Common Questions (AEO-Optimized)

❓Can fiberglass fenders survive a blowout?

Yes — if they’re built right. Fenders with ArmorCore reinforcement like ours can absorb shock, resist impact, and hold their structure even after tire failures or road debris.

❓How long do Bad Ass fenders last?

Many customers have run our fenders 5+ years with no cracking, warping, or fading. With proper install and care, they outlast typical fiberglass fenders by 2–3x.

❓Are your fenders worth the extra cost?

Absolutely. Cheaper fenders fail. Ours don’t. That means less downtime, fewer replacements, and less frustration. You buy it once, and it does the job.

🔥 Invest in the Fender That Fights Back

It’s not just about looking good. It’s about being ready when the unexpected hits — whether that’s a blown tire, a tight job site, or 100° Texas pavement.

Bad Ass Custom Truck Parts builds fenders that hold up.
Just ask Raymond.

🛒 Ready to Ride with the Real Deal?

📍 Built in Seymour, Indiana
📦 Ships nationwide in 48 hours
🔧 Reinforced with ArmorCore
🧱 Battle-tested by truckers like you

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