i have in channels on my 09. u cant see them fron the front. if they stick out 1/4 of an inch it would be alot. i dont think that style would hurt as much.
pic. click it they grey one.
http://www.customtacos.com/gallery2/...0/IMG_2667.JPG
also the whire one, has NOT been driven off-road. that is all 2 lanes paved roads to work and back.