Running Boards

You see them all the time trucks and SUVs with running boards bolted onto the frame by the doors, making it easier to get in and out of these taller vehicles. Truth is, though, running boards aren’t a new innovation…not only were they were standard equipment on cars in the 1920s and '30s (and trucks well into the early’50ss) running boards were also a feature on carriages as long ago as the 17th century!

At BIGTEX Tires & Offroad in Kingwood, TX, we’re proud to carry a wide selection of running boards for trucks, SUVs and even vans.

Why Install Running Boards?

Running boards are a great idea for a number of reasons:

• Running boards are a big help on lifted vehicles with high ground clearance; they make it much easier for shorter passengers, in particular, to get in and out.
• Lighted running boards not only look sharp, they make entry and exit a little safer on dark nights.
• Running boards or nerf bars with non-slip surfaces help prevent mud, dirt and grit from being tracked into your truck’s interior
• Some running boards feature an electric motor drive that extends them when the door is open, then retracts them again when you’re under way or parked. This provides a sleeker appearance and cuts wind resistance for enhanced fuel economy.
• Let’s just face it, these running boards look sharp! That does more than just turn heads and make you feel good, it adds a little bit of cachet and a few hundred dollars to your truck’s resale value.

Styles and Sizes of Running Boards at BIGTEX Tires & Offroad

Here’s the beauty of shopping for running boards at BIGTEX Tires & Offroad in Kingwood, TX…regardless of what you drive, what your preferences are or what your budget is, we can find a set of running boards that will be a great fit for your vehicle! That includes:

• Stainless or steel running boards
• Tubular bars, with or without integrated steps
• Diamond plate steel or aluminum running boards
• Lighted running boards
• Retractable running boards

All installed with the same care and expertise that you’ve come to expect at BIGTEX Tires & Offroad, every job that we do, we do it right the first time. Give us a call and let us set your truck or SUV up with a set of running boards today!