There needed with OEM wheels and tires, both Gen I and II
Throw crap all over the door handles. Sure if you don't drive much in muddy/snowy roads...but even at that all the gravel pieces and debris throw up on my side doors...no thanks.
Worst was mud and ice, before mud flaps were on, hand would get all nasty opening the door, once I had to bust the frozen mud and ice back off to even open the door. After that front mudflaps were a must.
The Vortex ones looked the best, IMO, went the vents as it more so matched the hood vents, but they didn't last with the ice, broke two off even after excess glue and supports.
Went to the PDP and haven't had a problem yet, but yet convinced for serious ice buildup a softer flap would be better. Haven't quite put the PDP's thru the same abuse, but so far they have held up much better.